Running Sports

Discover the incredible journey of a lifelong equestrian professional who defies age and expectations in Barn Boots to Running Shoes. Prepare to be amazed and moved by this inspiring tale of determination, resilience, and unwavering passion that will leave you ready to chase your own dreams.

Running the Rift follows the progress of Jean Patrick Nkuba from the day he knows that running will be his life to the moment he must run to save his life. A naturally gifted athlete, he sprints over the thousand hills of Rwanda and dreams of becoming his country's first Olympic medal winner in track. But Jean Patrick is a Tutsi in a world that has become increasingly restrictive and violent for his people. As tensions mount between the Hutu and Tutsi, he holds fast to his dream that running might deliver him, and his people, from the brutality around them.

Ob Sie blutiger Anfänger sind und sich schon seit längerer Zeit vorgenommen haben, mit dem Laufen zu beginnen, oder nach einer längeren Pause nun wieder einsteigen möchten - mit diesem Ratgeber möchte ich Ihnen mittels der nötigen Motivation und Information den Startschuss zu Ihrem Lauftraining geben.

After signing his wife Rachel up for her first marathon without her knowledge and living to tell the tale, George is now struggling to keep up with her. He risks her wrath once again by entering her into a half-Ironman triathlon against her will: a 1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike ride and a 13.1-mile run. Did Not Try sees George and Rachel travel to Barcelona, Cornwall and the Cotswolds, and helps answer the age-old question: what happens when you are bursting for a wee while riding your bike, but an injured ankle means you can’t unclip your cycling shoes?

Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Play On by Jeff Bercovici, read by Adam Sims. Sports are about challenging our physical limits. But the greatest limit of all remains undefeated: age. We're taught to believe that ageing thwarts effort and grace, talent and grit, outstanding teamwork and individual brilliance. But a new breed of top professionals - the likes of Roger Federer, Jo Pavey and Tom Brady - are overturning long-held assumptions about the duration of primetime in a sporting career. It's not that aging causes a decline in fitness; rather, a decline in fitness causes aging.

Laufen ist der populärste Sport der Welt: Es wird gelaufen, seit Ärzte, Wissenschaftler und die Industrie das Laufen als Allheilmittel für Gesundheit und seelische Ausgeglichenheit preisen. Ronald Reng, als Jugendlicher enthusiastischer Mittelstreckenläufer, macht sich auf die Suche nach seinem eigenen, verlorenen Laufgefühl und der Antwort auf die eine Frage: Warum laufen wir?

Soon to turn 40, George and Rachel decide to take a break from the usual organized events, instead seeking adventure elsewhere. Two different cycling adventures in France follow. One a race against time. The other a race against wine. To celebrate his milestone birthday, George and Rachel take on their longest run yet - 40 miles along Britain’s oldest road. There’s yoga, a funeral, self-imposed running and swimming challenges, and a marathon with the hangover from hell.

Siamo nati per correre, la natura ci ha reso perfetti per questa attività e la scienza conferma che è la cosa migliore che possiamo fare per la nostra vita: ci mantiene in salute, fa ritrovare il peso forma, mantiene il cervello attivo, scarica lo stress e riduce l'ansia, potenzia il metabolismo, ricarica le energie fisiche e mentali. E infatti i runner sono in continuo aumento. Ma allora perché l'80 per cento di loro subisce infortuni?

Why is running considered by many to be the best form of exercise? Running is simple, inexpensive, convenient and a very effective way to lose weight! When you purchase this book, you'll discover what happens in our bodies when we run. You'll find out how to create running goals and fit this plan into your lifestyle. With this advice, you can reinvent yourself as a healthier, happier person!

This book isn't just about running; it's about a runner's reflections on life, change, and the love of running in Egypt. It's a memoir about self-discovery and searching for freedom and love of life. It's about the integration of body, mind, and soul. It's about family and friends, relationships, and work. After witnessing a revolution in Egypt, running twice for the parliamentary elections, and being a former leader of two political parties, the author decided to take a break from politics and start running.

Parkour is a sport that requires extreme mental focus and physical strength, but it is also a sport that anyone can learn. You don't need any special equipment to get started, but that doesn't mean it's easy to do. The aim of this audiobook is get a complete beginner up and running (pun intended!) in the basic elements of Parkour. This book will help to give you the confidence and basic skills you need to start participating in the sport.

Listen to Falling in Love With Running Affirmation Handbook to get inspired and motivated to run. Connect deeply to what running means and how you can improve your life, get you in great shape, and make you look and feel your best.

If you want to learn how to run a “5K” the right way, then get this step-by-step How to Run a 5K guide. In this step-by-step guide, you will discover a proven & tested method to run a 5K race faster by training the smart and effective way. Achieve personal satisfaction of becoming a faster runner than ever before, discover how to start and finish a 5K race with a new personal record time, impress your friends and family with your new and faster running skills, and learn how to have the runner's mindset to run faster than before.

The year 2008 was the worst of Ouida Brown’s life. Her beloved mother, the heart of her life, died of breast cancer. Ouida found herself in a dark place - lost, depressed, and angry. She didn’t know who she was anymore. What had happened to her optimism, her energy, her bubbly personality? In her unhappiness, she turned to comfort food, abandoned her healthy eating habits, and gained weight. Her journey back to wholeness came when a trusted friend gently confronted her and told her she needed help.

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.

Do you struggle with working out regularly? Have you started an exercise routine only to be back to where you started in a couple of weeks? Then you’re in good company. Kara had zero motivation for years. But she eventually flipped the switch and hasn’t looked back.

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.

Running or jogging, even for a minimum of twice a week, can be a big help in reducing your weight. Aside from helping you reduce weight, it has many other benefits that can help your mental and psychological health. The physical effort will improve your blood circulation, strengthen your heart and shape your muscles. Aside from getting fit and healthy, you will learn new skills and will have the chance to inspire other people. This guide will teach useful tricks and tips on how you can gain speed while running and become a better runner overall.

I don't want you to quit running! I don't want you to get injured! These 26 tips will save you time and help you avoid injury along your running career. As a beginner runner, I gathered these tips during my first marathon training. This book is concise and drills down into what to do and what not to do including actionable steps for each tip.

In Eat and Run, Jurek opens up about his life and career as an elite athlete and about the vegan diet that is key to his success. From his Midwestern childhood of hunting and fishing to his slow transition to ultrarunning and veganism, to his epic, record-breaking races, Jurek's story shows the power of an iron will and the importance of thinking of food as fuel.