Running category: 839 books
by Galloway, Jeff
Language: English
Release Date: September 15, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: September 15, 2010
Olympian Jeff Galloway has worked with tens of thousands of runners in their 40s, 50s, 60s and 70s. By using his run-walk-run method, most are able to enjoy running with fewer aches and pains. At the age of 60, Jeff reports no injuries in 27 years. This book explains how to achieve this, how to stay motivated, and increase the enjoyment.
Run with Power
The Complete Guide to Power Meters for Running
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2016
Timed to launch just after the release of the Stryd, the first power meter for running
First book available on use of power meters for running
Comprehensive yet simply presented for first-time device users
Ideal for Ironman triathletes to master bike and run pacing
Ideal for distance runners to master pacing and course-specific effort
Illustrated to highlight critical concepts
by Steve Caron
Language: English
Release Date: November 29, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: November 29, 2011
Are you one of the thousands of Britons who like to keep fit by jogging? Or are you a serious runner training for races and marathons? Running Around Britain is an e-book series aimed at the jogger who wants more than just an internet route to follow. It is for runners of all abilities and ages,...
by Jeff Galloway
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009
Jeff Galloway's injury-free marathon training program has helped hundreds of thousands of runners of all abilities. His training schedules have inspired the second wave of marathoners who follow the Galloway RUN-WALK-RUN, low mileage, three-day suggestions to an over 98% success rate.
Runners...
Runner's World The Runner's Body
How the Latest Exercise Science Can Help You Run Stronger, Longer, and Faster
Language: English
Release Date: May 12, 2009
Every day scientists learn more about how the body adapts to the stress of running—and how various body systems contribute to running performance. Leading the charge is a fresh generation of brilliant young exercise physiologists including Ross Tucker and Jonathan Dugas, whose work has demolished...
Runner's World The Cutting-Edge Runner
How to Use the Latest Science and Technology to Run Longer, Stronger, and Faster
Language: English
Release Date: May 26, 2005
A state-of-the-science resource for runners--with the latest information on training, nutrition, injury prevention, and gear and gadgets that improve performance.
The science and technology of running have evolved dramatically in the past 20 years. This all-inclusive resource--based on the...
Runner's World Run Less, Run Faster
Become a Faster, Stronger Runner with the Revolutionary 3-Run-a-Week Training Program
Language: English
Release Date: April 10, 2012
The Furman Institute of Running and Scientific Training (known as FIRST) is dedicated to make running more accessible and limit overtraining and burnout while producing faster race times. FIRST is one of the foremost experts in the world on the science of running; its authority is unmatched and the...
Chicken Soup for the Soul: Running for Good
101 Stories for Runners & Walkers to Get You Moving
Language: English
Release Date: June 4, 2019
Whether you want to get moving, or keep moving, you need inspiration. Novice walkers and seasoned runners alike will find that inspiration, and so much more, in these stories written by those who know that the toughest step to take in any walk or run is the first.
Beginning an athletic pursuit...
by Jeff Galloway
Language: English
Release Date: October 15, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: October 15, 2010
This book presents all of the training necessary to train for cross-country races. Galloway's successful training program explains how to build endurance, train and race on hills, varied terrain running, speed training, race strategies, maximizing performance, and reducing the risk of injury. Teamwork...
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Running Injury-Free
Hit the Road Without the Road Hitting You Back
Language: English
Release Date: March 4, 2008
No pain-maximum gain.
More than half of all runners in the U.S. are sidelined at least once a year because of an injury. Many others run through the pain that starts to surface as they age - the result of years of bad posture, joint and muscle stiffness and poor running mechanics. This guide...
by Adharanand Finn
Language: English
Release Date: May 7, 2019
Language: English
Release Date: May 7, 2019
An electrifying look inside the wild world of extreme distance running.
Once the reserve of only the most hardcore enthusiasts, ultra running is now a thriving global industry, with hundreds of thousands of competitors each year. But is the rise of this most brutal and challenging sport—with...
SpeedRunner
4 Weeks to Your Fastest Leg Speed In Any Sport
Language: English
Release Date: June 6, 2018
Pete Magill is a celebrated running coach with 19 national championship appearances.
Magill is a highly respected athlete himself, holding multiple American and world age-group records in the sports of track & field and road racing and five USA Masters Cross Country Runner of the Year titles.
Released...
Journey to 100
How to run your first 100km ultramarathon - and love it
Language: English
Release Date: December 4, 2017
Have you ever wanted to run a 100km ultra marathon? And not just run it, but enjoy it and make it to the finish?
But what will it take to improve your ultra running and achieve the results you want?
The biggest challenge ultra runners face is not their lack of motivation or determination....
by Galloway, Jeff
Language: English
Release Date: October 15, 2009
Language: English
Release Date: October 15, 2009
Running Injuries, offers easy to access tips on treating and avoiding injuries. This book will help runners and walkers understand how injuries occur, how to prevent them, how to heal them: knee, foot, calf, iliotibial band, plantar fasciia, Achilles tendon, neuroma, and much more. There is also a section on coming back from an injury and exercising while injured.