The Boston Marathon: A Celebration of the World's Premier Race by
Offering an inside look at the most famous marathon in the world, this exploration traces the Boston Marathon's 26.2-mile route from the starting line on narrow Main Street in Hopkinton to the Boylston Street finish line in downtown Boston, bringing to life the history, personalities, pivotal moments, and individual character of each city the race traverses. The Boston Marathon includes well-researched briefs on topics including Metcalf’s Mill at Ashland, the unmarked starting point of the first race in 1897, the infamous 1967 battle over Kathrine Switzer’s attempt to compete five years before women were allowed, and other vital race-day elements. The book also includes a tribute to the victims of the tragic 2013 bombing near the finish line. This is a supremely entertaining glimpse at the history of the greatest running event in the world—from wacky entrants to hard-fisted managers, tortured disappointments, and glorious triumph.
Galloway's Marathon Faq: Over 100 of the Most Frequently Asked Questions by 
Modern Training and Physiology for Middle and Long-Distance Runners by
Explains the practical aspects of exercise physiology and modern coaching, including energy systems, the aerobic and anaerobic thresholds, VO2 max, running economy, muscle fibers, and more. In addition, it covers how these ideas should inform both your day-to-day workouts and the underlying philosophy that forms the foundation of your training program.
The Nonrunner's Marathon Guide for Women by
Dawn Dais hated running. And it didn't like her much, either. Her fitness routine consisted of avoiding the stairs in her own house, because who really has the energy to climb stairs? It was with this exercise philosophy firmly in place that she set off to complete a marathon. The Nonrunner's Marathon Guide for Women is a fun training manual for women who don't believe that running is their biological destiny but who dream of crossing the finish line nonetheless. Revised in 2013, it now includes a new chapter on using technology as a training aid. Dais’s book features a realistic training schedule and is chock-full of how-to's, quizzes, and funny observations, which she felt were lacking in the guides she had consulted. She also integrates entries from her journal, sharing everything would-be marathoners need to know about the gear, the blisters, the early morning workouts, the late-night carb binges, andmost important of allthe amazing rewards. Anyone can do a marathon. This book just makes the experience a little more bearable and a lot more fun.
Run for Your Life! by
Running is fast becoming one of the most popular sports in Asia. With the number of competitive running events on the rise and the number of participants growing steadily, it seems that more and more people are taking to pounding the asphalt on a regular basis and more of them have their sights set on the Mount Everest of endurance running events the marathon. The marathon is a challenging event, taxing not only the body but also the mind, and not training properly could be detrimental to the runner. Allow Dr Ben Tan, Singapores 3-time Sportsperson of the Year and one of Singapores fastest runners, show you the inner workings of prepare yourself for a marathon. Learn what it takes to get your fitter, faster and running the best you can. Get advice from top trainers, sports doctors and scientists and learn how to avoid injury and how to properly care for your body. Take advantage of Dr Ben Tans personal experience and the advice and experience of Singapores top endurance athletes.
Running a Marathon for Dummies by 
Running Anatomy by
See how to improve your running strength, speed, and endurance with Running Anatomy, Second Edition. This new edition of the best-selling running guide delivers more exercises, more insight, and more illustrations to show you how to increase your muscle strength, optimize the efficiency of your running motion, and minimize your risk of injury. Running Anatomy features 48 of the most effective strength exercises for runners, each with clear step-by-step descriptions and full-color anatomical illustrations highlighting the muscles in action. Each illustration helps you better understand how muscles, ligaments, and tendons all work together as your body moves. Running Anatomy clearly links each exercise to running performance. You'll see how to strengthen specific muscles and improve gait efficiency for faster times and more fluid runs. Plus you'll learn how to eliminate anatomical imbalances that can lead to the most common injuries that runners face, including plantar fasciitis, lower-back pain, knee aches and strains, and torn muscles and tendons. Feel prepared for any challenge that comes your way. You'll find variations to train for every condition and competition—for various terrains, speeds, elevations, and distances, from sprint to marathon. You'll also learn how new gear and technology-enhanced equipment can maximize your training and performance. Whether you're a fitness runner looking to conquer hills with more speed and strength or a competitive runner looking for that extra edge in performance and a finishing kick, Running Anatomy will ensure that you're ready to achieve your personal best. CE exam available! For certified professionals, a companion continuing education exam can be completed after reading this book. The Running Anatomy, Second Edition, Online CE Exam may be purchased separately or as part of the Running Anatomy, Second Edition With CE Exam, package that includes both the book and the exam.
Second Wind: One Woman's Midlife Quest to Run Seven Marathons on Seven Continents by
Second Wind is the story of an unlikely athlete and an unlikely heroine: Cami Ostman, a woman edging toward midlife who decides to take on a challenge that stretches her way outside of her comfort zone. That challenge presents itself when an old friend suggests she go for a run to distract her from the grief of her recent divorce. Excited by the clarity of mind and breathing space running offers her, she keeps it up albeit slowly and she decides to run seven marathons on seven continents; this becomes Ostman’s vision quest, the thing she turns to during the ups and downs of a new romance and during the hard months and years of redefining herself in the aftermath of the very restrictive, religious-based marriage and life she led up until her divorce. Insightful and uplifting, Second Wind carries the reader along for the ride as Ostman runs her way out of compliance with the patriarchal rules about being a woman” that long held her captive and into authenticity and self-love. Her adventures and the personal revelations that accompany them inspire readers to take chances, find truth in their lives, and learn to listen to the voice inside them that’s been there all along.
ChiRunning: a revolutionary approach to effortless, injury-free running by
ChiRunning combines the ancient wisdom of T'ai Chi with modern physics to transform your running experience. This easy-to-follow video gives you clear, step-by-step lessons for every aspect of the ChiRunning technique. ChiRunning goes beyond traditional cardiovascular and aerobic conditioning by incorporating energy efficiency and injury prevention techniques into your running form. You will learn to use your highly efficient core muscles while relaxing the rest of your body, utilizing gravity - instead of your legs - to propel you forward on the path to effortless and pain-free running. Danny Dreyer is the creator of ChiRunning and ChiWalking
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