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El Ironman está considerado como una de las pruebas deportivas más arduas del planeta. Es la modalidad más exigente del triatlón y, para realizarla, uno tiene que nadar 3,8 km, después subirse una bicicleta y pedalear 180 km y, por último, calzarse las zapatillas y correr 42 km; todo en un mismo...

It is the world's largest and oldest ultramarathon race. It is a festival celebrating the triumph of human spirit over adversity. It has a camaraderie that enables ordinary mortals to overcome human fragility and perform beyond their wildest expectations. In the words of Comrades marvel Bruce Fordyce,...

Like football evokes Texas in Friday Night Lights, so does the speed and drama of sprinting provide a unique view into Jamaica—home to the mighty Usain Bolt and the fastest runners in the world. Beijing 2008: Usain Bolt slows down as he approaches the finish line of the the 100-meter finals....

10 kilometer races are incredibly popular from coast to coast with many races, such as Atlanta’s Peach Tree 10k boasting over 50,000 finishers each year Competitive titles with similar time-frame approaches sell tens-of-thousands of copies Includes a step-by-step schedule detailing...

Life is full of surprises and challenges, none more so for John and his wife Pat when an accident changes John's life forever. For Brad, Ed, Jack and Bugsy the forthcoming marathon will define them as runners. Follow these characters on their roller-coaster ride of life.

If you had told Helen two years ago that she would be getting up at 6 a.m. on Sundays to swim in a freezing reservoir and spending her Saturday nights unshowered and covered in mud in a pub, she would have spat out her champagne. But when everyone around you starts settling down, what else is a glamorous...

British author Rob Hadgraft specialises in biographies of marathon and ultra-distance runners. All are available worldwide as ebooks. His five subjects to date are:1. The Little Wonder: The Untold Story of Alfred Shrubb - World Champion Runner.2. Beer and Brine: The Making of Walter George - Athletics'...

British author Rob Hadgraft specialises in biographies of marathon and ultra-distance runners. All are available worldwide as ebooks. His five subjects to date are:1. The Little Wonder: The Untold Story of Alfred Shrubb - World Champion Runner.2. Beer and Brine: The Making of Walter George - Athletics'...

Charlie Spedding describes himself as ‘ not particularly talented’ – at least, compared to the group of people he had chosen to find himself among. These were the athletes in the Olympic marathon. So how did he end up with a bronze medal? How did he win the London Marathon? And why does he still...

The Round is not only a history of the Bob Graham Round, but also an exploration of the what, why and how of this classic fell endurance challenge. After covering the genesis of the BGR in detail, it documents its development from a more-or-less idle challenge to its present status as a rite of passage...

A valuable coaching on gearing up for and finishing a marathon. From a national class marathoner who qualified for the Olympic Trials—valuable coaching on gearing up for and finishing a marathon. Bloch explains the benefits of cross-training for marathon runners, offers winning strategies specific to individual race courses, and more.

The Runner’s Yoga Book is an ideal companion for the weekend or professional athlete, for the reader who wants to stretch and relax, and for the developing yoga student who wants to establish a home practice. Drawing on over thirty years of teaching and personal practice, author Jean Couch offers...

Roger Black was Britain's top 400 metres runner, having overcome major setbacks and injuries, most notably a rare heart condition which struck him down in 1993. Written from diary notes, this book tells the story of Roger Black''s career.'

This book covers several topics including: Chapter 1: The Basics Chapter 2: Should You Sprint Chapter 3: Sprinting Faster Chapter 4: Marathon Basics Chapter 5: You Must Breathe Right and much more! Scroll up... and click on "Buy Now" to deliver almost instantly to your Kobo or other reading device.