Track and field sports, athletics Books

This book offers a practical and accessible guide to understanding sport and exercise nutrition. This edition includes working with female athletes, occupational athletes, and athletes in contemporary sports.

Chico State, long known as a party school-Playboy magazine ranked it number one in the nation from 1987 through 2002-offered students an inviting environment in which to enjoy social life on and off campus while pursuing their studies. The non-athletic...

Achieving success as a triathlete requires consistently pushing your training to the max. However, this can be extremely challenging on multiple levels. Therefore, it's crucial to find ways to overcome these obstacles and stay motivated to achieve your...

On an August evening in 2012, crowds of eager fans will witness the conclusion of the Modern Pentathlon competition in Greenwich Park's Olympic stadium. The sport has been the ultimate test of the best all round sportsman in the Olympic Games for exactly...

Country Walks About Florence is a book written by Edward Hutton and published in 1909. The book is a guide to exploring the countryside surrounding Florence, Italy. It includes detailed descriptions of various walks, each with its own unique charm and...

The Yachtman�������s and Amateur Sailor�������s Primer, written by Thomas Robinson Warren and published in 1863, is a comprehensive guide for those interested in seamanship and navigation. The book provides practical advice and tips for amateur sailors,...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

As a runner are you tired of long, slow runs and/or hard interval sessions? Do you often feel sluggish and flat? Not improving anymore on your personal best times? Interested in a training approach that is lighter, more efficient and has helped many...

Photography Outdoors: Practical Suggestions In Simple Language, Telling The Beginner About The Equipment Required (1911) is a guidebook written by John A. Tennant for individuals who are new to outdoor photography. The book provides practical tips and...

""On Yachts and Yacht Handling"" is a comprehensive guidebook for sailing enthusiasts, originally published in 1901 by Thomas Fleming Day. The book covers all aspects of yacht handling, including the basics of seamanship, navigation, and sail trimming...

The American Shetland Club Stud Book V12 (1910) is a comprehensive guide to the breed standards and pedigrees of American Shetland ponies. Authored by J. M. Wade, the book is the twelfth volume in a series of stud books published by the American Shetland...

A Runner's Guide 2 is a collection on of short articles on various aspects of running participation and athletic preparation. Chapters are designed to be short, thought-provoking reads drawn from scientific research, academic study and personal...

This Running Log diary, notebook is great for runners. This journal allows you to log your runs every day or weekly. It's a great way to keep track of each run. This journal will help you stay on top of your running & will keep your important...

"Learning the ins and outs of triathlon can be daunting, but 7 Weeks to a Triathlon is the perfect tool to prepare yourself for the sport whether you are a newbie or a professional. Excellent!" --Desiree Ficker, Professional TriathleteBECOME A...

The beauty of Athletics is that it has something to suit virtually everyone and it is an accessible sport in which performances can all be measured and recorded. As Baron Pierre de Coubertin, the father of the modern Olympics, said, "The important thing...

If you want to learn how to run cross country, build endurance, improve nutrition, and compete in cross country races, then check out HowExpert Guide to Cross Country Running.HowExpert Guide to Cross Country Running is a comprehensive resource that...

For coaches that want to evolve and learn new tricks about coaching cross country, then HowExpert Guide to Cross Country Coaching is the book for you. The author Kyle Daubs is a young coach that started a cooperative, cross country program between two...

As a young girl living in Zimbabwe, the author discovered she had a talent: running. She joined a local track club, was mentored by a dedicated coach, and eagerly entered the world of cross-country track competition. Her meteoric rise was a surprise, but...

From Anxiety To Ironman is a true story about overcoming extreme odds and adversity. In the past, Ivan had struggled with severe anxiety. Hitting rock bottom, he knew immediate and massive changes were needed to take back control of his life. Addicted to...

When I was nine years old, I loved sport and was captivated by watching the Ironman World Championships in Hawaii. I swore to myself that, one day, I would do that race and win it. That was in 1984. For the next twenty-eight years I continued to love...

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Roger Bannister was the first person to run the mile in under four minutes. Fifty years on, his status, not just as a champion athlete but also as a true British hero, a gentleman and an amateur from a 'golden era' in sport, retains its unblemished...

This book provides the first detailed history of one of the most powerful international sport organisations, the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF), since 2019 known as World Athletics. The book critically assesses the internal...

If you ever wanted to know how a World Record Middle-Distance runner trained from 1963-1971 and his thoughts about racing and life in America this is the book for you. He presents his ideas as a dialogue to the reader in everyday language with a touch of...

""Rowing, Steering, and Coaching on the Cam"" is a book written by E. Johnson in 1881. The book is a comprehensive guide to the sport of rowing, specifically on the River Cam in Cambridge, England. It covers the basics of rowing technique, including the...

Teach Yourself Parkour!This is a beginner's parkour training manual like no other.Essential parkour techniques are those which are safe to use on a whim. Like if you were running away from someone in an unfamiliar area.There are no fancy free-running...

This is the story of my journey from a marathoner to a triathlete, to trying to do an ironman distance triathlon (2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike, and a 26.2 mile run within 17 hours).The journey begins almost like a whisper from God, a calling from within...

The 5th Lap is about breaking barriers to achieve short term and long term goals. This could apply to everyday life. Manuel Ruiz, against all odds achieved the ultimate American Dream. He came to this country without knowing the language and lived at the...

Stunning weight lifting logbook, you are royalty and you deserve the best, treat yourself like one.Get into the habit of living a healthy life. It is not easy but it is worth it.Get the perfect gift for your loved ones!

The Story of The North Central College Cross Country and Track & Field TeamsRun for Fun and Personal Bests is not about trophies and championships. It's ultimately about much more important goals and lasting rewards for the student athletes who built...

A well-travelled Bond, but it's not James. Born in the UK on Thursday 30th August ,1945, part of the so-called 'Silent Generation' but as you can see, Pete had some pretty good associates... John Lennon, Elvis Presley, Paul McCartney, Bob Dylan, Jimi...

This TRAINING DIARY is for Track & Field athletes as they journey toward athletic success.This unique planner may be used in ANY YEAR, beginning in ANY MONTH, and aims to help athletes cultivate an elite-level mindset for their sport.This is the...

In September 1972, Rodney Milburn of Opelousas, Louisiana, won the Olympic gold medal in the men's 110-meter high hurdles. Raised amid segregation and poverty in the 1950s and 60s, Milburn honed his skills on a grass track over wooden hurdles. In a...

In his 34 years at the helm of the EMU track and field program, Bob Parks led the Hurons to 31 Mid-American conference titles in track and cross country, 13 MAC invitational titles, and nine NAIA/Division II titles. He had 286 MAC and Central Collegiate...

At the turn of the 20th century, track and field in the U.S. was the domain of the wealthy. While baseball and prize-fighting attracted athletes from the lower orders of society, athletic clubs generally recruited the top sporting graduates from...

Running programs in Chico in the 1970s were similar to those elsewhere. Famed University of Oregon coach Bill Bowerman had introduced the sport of jogging; American Frank Shorter was the winner of the marathon at the 1972 Olympics; and Steve Prefontaine,...

Written before Title IX offered increased access to women in sports, A Running Start tells the story of a high school cheerleader from white suburbia who leaps into the black sports world of track and field, training alongside many of the world's fastest...

"In Believing It, I began to know my truth. In Speaking It, I began to become my truth. These small but necessary steps of evolution empowered me to move forward in life with conviction and confidence. My newfound awareness incited me to push past...

This is the story of John Hurd, a boy who was so small that he was denied entry to the first grade in his local school because they doubted his mother and his birth certificate. He had to ride a bus to the outlying county school to be accepted for his...

This book contains the minutes and proposed rules for the 1913 meeting of the International Amateur Athletic Federation, held in Berlin. It provides insight into the early development of international sports organizations and the changing rules governing...

This book contains a wealth of information on the lost art of pedestrianism, as well as having sections on other athletic performances such as running and jumping. Primarily this book is a detailed catalogue of records of the best walking, running, and...