Running Sports

Nella prefazione a questo audiolibro, Giacomo Poretti sostiene che ai tempi dei nostri antenati si sapeva già molto del nostro degrado fisico e mentale. Gli australopitechi "intorno ai 20 anni facevano le gare con i giaguari, e spesso li battevano, arrivati ai 40 dopo 200 metri di corsa si fermavano per una birretta, a 60 anni, se ci arrivavi, ringraziavi il dio del Sole e al massimo giocavi a scopone, te ne stavi rintanato nella tua bella grotta perché se per caso incontravi un giaguaro non riuscivi a fare 3 passi di corsa e finivi sbranato.

Despite the trauma of the previous year’s Dartmoor Classic, George and Rachel sign up again. This time the weather takes a turn for the worse and Rachel is forced to make some creative wardrobe improvisations. Having completed several long bike rides, George now considers himself a relatively experienced cyclist. On the road.

This book introduces method which will gradually build up the moderate-high mileage required for marathon success, spreading those miles more sensibly throughout the week. Running easy days mixed with precisely paced speed, strength, and tempo workouts, runners will steel their bodies and minds to run the hardest miles of the marathon. In addition, detailed nutrition and hydration chapters also help runners pinpoint their personal energy and hydration needs so they know precisely how much to eat and drink during workouts, race week, race day, and for recovery.

When Michael Stocks stands at the starting line of a 24-hour race on an athletics track in South London, it is noon and rain is beginning to fall. His aim is to run more than 150 miles by noon the following day, in order to fulfil his dream of being selected to run for Great Britain. He is 49 years old, and it will require the performance of a lifetime. One Track Mind tells the story of these 24 life-changing hours. It reveals the mental tools that make it possible to run six marathons in a single day, and how they can be applied to other parts of life.

Humans evolved over the millennia to become one of the most exceptional distance-running species on Earth. So why are injuries so common? Are our shoes to blame, or is it a question of running form, training, or poor diet? In this groundbreaking book, Peter Larson and Bill Katovsky explore the reasons why runners experience injuries and offer potential solutions to the current epidemic of running-related injuries.

From Sidelines to Start Lines is for former runners who are feeling frustrated and like frauds for sitting on the couch or behind the computer for far too many days (or years). If you want to get back into running to improve your health, your social life, and your sanity, this book is for you. When you clarify what has really been holding you back and keeping you from logging your miles, you will be free to train effectively for any race and victoriously cross any finish line.

Most of us never truly get the chance to feel free in our environments, we never get to experience the amazing skill and abilities that our bodies inherently have. We don't often push our own limits. Free running changes all of this.

Whether you aspire to complete your first 5K race, achieve a new personal best, or simply find joy and fulfillment in your running journey, "Running Formula: A Guide on How to Elevate Your Running Game. Learn Tips and Techniques for Enhanced Speed and Endurance" is your trusted companion. Let it be your roadmap to reaching new heights in your running pursuits, unlocking your full potential, and experiencing the exhilaration of crossing the finish line stronger than ever before.

Every sport has rules. Running is no exception. The unspoken ones that pertain to the lingo, behavior, and etiquette that every seasoned runner seems to know and every newbie needs to learn? Veteran runner Mark Remy and the editors of Runner's World magazine provide answers to these very questions and many more in The Runner's Rule Book.

50 runners, from the world's elite to passionate amateurs, share the races they'll never forget. Every runner that enters a race has a unique reason for competing: racing for the challenge, for the achievement, for the health benefits, or for more personal reasons. But whether they are twenty-mile-a-day elite marathoners or twenty-mile-a-week recreational runners, each of them can invariably point to a singular performance as "the best race I ever ran."

Introducing the Triathlon Affirmations Workbook, an audiobook designed to help triathletes harness the power of positive self-talk to improve their performance. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned triathlete, these affirmations can help you overcome mental barriers, boost your confidence, and achieve your goals.

Whatever your running goals may be, this audiobook will help you achieve them and take your running to the next level. There is something here for everyone, from the beginner to the seasoned runner.

When runners aren't running, they are talking about running, planning their next run, shopping for running. This book contains stories from runners, telling their stories to other runners about. running — how it has changed their lives, their bodies, and their spirits. Runners will love these inspirational stories of fellow runners challenging themselves, recovering from injuries, and staying motivated.

This insightful training strategy writing is full of running advice for novices and recreational athletes. Here to help in your planning and preparation is a guide through your half marathon journey—whether that's to check it off your bucket list or to get fit. Ace the Half is an engaging book by running coach Beverly Asante Puschmann, who is a certified distance-running coach, a certified nutrition coach, and who is a half marathon runner herself.

"Half Marathon Cheats, Hacks, Hints, Tips, And Tricks That Every Runner Should Know" is your essential guide to conquering the 13.1 mile journey with confidence and finesse. Packed with expert insights, detailed training strategies, and practical cheats, hacks, hints, tips, and tricks, this book is your go-to resource for elevating your half marathon experience.

Running is more than just putting one foot in front of the other at a faster pace. It is a complex interplay of biomechanics, physiology, psychology, and culture. It is a pursuit that spans continents and centuries, from the endurance hunters of our ancient ancestors to the elite athletes of today's ultramarathons. But running is not just a science—it is an art. It is an expression of the human spirit, a celebration of movement, and a connection to the world around us. It is a canvas upon which we paint our goals, our fears, and our triumphs.

Whether you are new to running or a seasoned expert, A Runner’s Secret is an audiobook that can get you across any finish line of any distance by running only once per week. You will discover all you need to know about running once per week to run any distance imaginable.

The Mountains Are Calling is the exhilarating story of the runners who go to high places. From its wild origins in the Highlands, hill running in Scotland remains as pure and traditional as sport gets. Jonny Muir explores the history and culture of the sport and meets the legends of hill running, who are revered for their extraordinary endurance. As he discovers the insatiable lure of the hills, a calling leads him to the supreme test of mountain running: Ramsay's Round, a continuous loop of 23 of Scotland highest mountains, to be completed within 24 hours.

Running can help you not only in losing weight but in feeling more energetic and alert. It can help improve your mood and increase your mental strength. By learning all the amazing benefits of running, you will be motivated to make it a part of your life. It will help you see the big picture and see that running is not just for losing weight but for improved overall health and quality of life.

Walking is a form of exercise that’s available to most people. You don’t need any special equipment other than some supportive walking shoes. And there’s no need for an expensive membership at a fitness center. I wrote this book to break down the myths about physical, mental, and spiritual walking, to share the successes and challenges of my lifelong walking journey, to provide strategies and tools to embrace different types of walking at every age and stage of life, and to help teach others about building physical, mental, and emotional resilience and inner strength.