Track and field sports, athletics Books
Independently Published Mondo Duplantis
£16.19
Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp Mit dem Puls zum Ziel.
£18.92
Independently Published Track Titan
£13.29
Simon & Schuster Ltd What Time Is It You Mean Now
Book SynopsisPresents an entertaining collection of words of wisdom from the Hall of Fame catcher and legendary malapropist, divided into twenty-six chapters, one for each letter of the alphabet, that examines the individual sayings and their meaning for the modern world. Original. 75,000 first printing.
£15.29
Akashic Books,U.S. Tigerbelle: The Wyomia Tyus Story
Book SynopsisA timely memoir about world record breaking Tyus's 1964 and 1968 Olympic victories, amid the turbulence of the 1960s, along with contemporary reflections.
£17.95
Rodale Press Inc. Running & Being: The Total Experience
Book SynopsisWritten by the late, beloved Dr. George Sheehan, Running & Being tells of the author's midlife return to the world of exercise, play, and competition, in which he found "a world beyond sweat" that proved to be a source of great revelation and personal growth. But Running & Being focuses more on life than it does, specifically, on running. It provides an outline for a lifetime program of fitness and joy, showing how the body helps determine our mental and spiritual energies. Drawing from the words and actions of the great athletes and thinkers throughout history, Dr. Sheehan ties it all together with his own philosophy on the importance of fitness and sport, as well as his knowledge of training, injury prevention, and race competition. Above all, he describes what it means to experience the oneness of body and mind, of self and the universe. In this, he argues, we have the power to discover "the truth that makes men free.Trade Review“Dr. George Sheehan is perhaps our most important philosopher of sport.” —Sports Illustrated, 1978
£12.34
Checkpoint Press Hash House Harriers - On You!
£12.39
Your Wellness Books Healthy Eating & Clean Food Recipes for Weight Loss & Health: Included are: Alkaline Mediterranean Cookbook, Paleo Salads & Alkaline Diet Recipes
£14.44
LUP - University of Michigan Press Intercollegiate Athletics and the American Unive
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£23.70
John Wiley & Sons Jim Thorpe
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£18.86
Syracuse University Press When Running Made History
Book SynopsisTakes readers on a globe-trotting tour that combines a historian's insight with personal memories. From experiencing the 1948 “Austerity Olympics” to working as a journalist in the Boston Marathon media centre at the moment of the 2013 bombings, Robinson offers an account of the moments that impacted the world and shaped the modern sport.
£19.76
MP-SYR Syracuse University P RePresenting Wilma Rudolph
Book SynopsisThe winner of three gold medals in track at the 1960 Olympic Games in Rome, Wilma Rudolph has been portrayed and remembered across a wide range of settings and sites over the past half-century. (Re)Presenting Wilma Rudolph explores the major episodes and sites of memory across the track legend’s life and death.
£30.56
John Wiley & Sons When Running Made History
Book SynopsisTakes readers on a globe-trotting tour that combines a historian's insight with personal memories. From experiencing the 1948 “Austerity Olympics” to working as a journalist in the Boston Marathon media centre at the moment of the 2013 bombings, Robinson offers an account of the moments that impacted the world and shaped the modern sport.
£41.36
MP-KST Kent State Uni Above and Beyond Tim Mack the Pole Vault and the
Book SynopsisReveals the subculture of pole vaulting - from Bob Richards, who won Olympic gold twice in pole vaulting; to Sergey Bubka, the controversial pole vaulter; to Don Bragg, a rowdy Tarzan-like character who swung on ropes in his backyard to build upper-body strength; to the duel between Mack and Toby Stevenson as they battled for gold in Athens.
£20.66
University of Minnesota Press Break Point: Two Minnesota Athletes and the Road
Book SynopsisHow two teenage girls in Minnesota jump-started a revolution in high school athletics Peggy Brenden, a senior, played tennis. Toni St. Pierre, a junior, was a cross country runner and skier. All these two talented teenagers wanted was a chance to compete on their high school sports teams. But in Minnesota in 1972 the only way on the field with the boys ran through a federal court—so that was where the girls went. Break Point tells the story, for the first time, of how two teenagers took on the unequal system of high school athletics, setting a legal precedent for schools nationwide before the passage of Title IX.As Peggy’s younger sister, author Sheri Brenden is uniquely positioned to convey the human drama of the case, the stakes, and the consequences for two young women facing the legal machinery of the state, in court and in school. In an account that begins with Peggy painstakingly typing her appeal to the Minnesota Civil Liberties Union and concludes with a long view of what Brenden v. Independent School District 742 set in motion, Sheri Brenden summons the salient details of this landmark case as it makes its way through the courts. Peggy and Toni, coaches, administrators, and experts testify before Judge Miles Lord, whose decision, upheld in a precedent-setting appeal, would change these girls’ lives and open up athletic opportunities for innumerable others.Grounded in newspaper coverage, court records, and interviews, Brenden’s deeply researched, scrupulously reported book is at heart the story of two talented teenage girls whose pluck and determination—and, often, heartache—led to a victory much greater than any high school championship.Trade Review "This engaging and meticulously researched book gives readers insight into a crucial milestone in the history of women’s sports: a 1972 federal court decision that changed the lives of two Minnesota high-school girls and paved the way for future generations to fully participate in sports. Those two young women, Peg Brenden and Toni St. Pierre, believed they shouldn’t have to sit on the sidelines, and they challenged the naysayers and courageously fought for gender equity across the sports world. We are forever in their debt."—Mary Jo Kane, director emerita, Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport, University of Minnesota "Wonderfully readable and engaging, Break Point brings Peggy Brenden and Toni St. Pierre to life, showing how personal Brenden v. ISD was. The court’s decision changed lives, and we should never forget the stories of the young women who had the courage to stand and fight for their opportunity to play high school sports."—Sarah K. Fields, author of Game Faces: Sport Celebrity and the Laws of Reputation "A detailed, disturbing account of the case that opened a wedge for the implementation of Title IX and its athletic empowering of women athletes."—Lavender Magazine "Break Point is stunning, shocking, nuanced, infuriating, and inspirational... I wish every high school student, parent, grandparent, educator, and journalist would read this book. Everyone."—Monticello Times "A well written, accurately titled, and valuable book."—Sport Literature Association
£15.29
University of Arkansas Press A Spectacular Leap: Black Women Athletes in Twentieth-Century America
Book SynopsisWhen high jumper Alice Coachman won the high jump title at the 1941 national championships with “a spectacular leap,” African American women had been participating in competitive sport for close to twenty-five years. Yet it would be another twenty years before they would experience something akin to the national fame and recognition that African American men had known since the 1930s, the days of Joe Louis and Jesse Owens. From the 1920s, when black women athletes were confined to competing within the black community, through the heady days of the late twentieth century when they ruled the world of women’s track and field, African American women found sport opened the door to a better life. However, they also discovered that success meant challenging perceptions that many Americans—both black and white—held of them.Through the stories of six athletes—Coachman, Ora Washington, Althea Gibson, Wilma Rudloph, Wyomia Tyus, and Jackie Joyner-Kersee—Jennifer H. Lansbury deftly follows the emergence of black women athletes from the African American community; their confrontations with contemporary attitudes of race, class, and gender; and their encounters with the civil rights movement. Uncovering the various strategies the athletes use to beat back stereotypes, Lansbury explores the fullness of African American women’s relationship with sport in the twentieth century.
£30.36
University of Arkansas Press Democratic Sports: Men's and Women's College
Book SynopsisAmerican public universities suffered tremendous funding cuts during the 1930s, yet they were also responsible for educating increasing numbers of students. The mounting financial troubles, coupled with a perceived increase in the number of “radical” student activists, contributed to a general sense of crisis on American college campuses.University leaders used their athletic programs to combat this crisis and to preserve “traditional” American values and institutions, prescribing different models for men and women. Educators emphasized the competitive nature of men’s athletics, seeking to inculcate male college athletes (and their audiences) with individualistic, masculine values in order to reinforce the existing American political and economic systems.In stark contrast, the prevailing model of women’s college athletics taught a communal form of democracy. Strongly supported by almost all female athletic leaders, this “a girl for every game, and a game for every girl” model had replaced the more competitive model that had been popular until the 1920s. The new programs denied women individual attention and high-level competition, and they promoted the development of what was considered proper femininity.Whatever larger purposes these programs were intended to serve, they could not have survived without vocal supporters. Democratic Sports tells the important story of how men’s and women’s college athletic programs survived, and even thrived, during the most challenging decade of the twentieth century.
£28.01
Michigan State University Press Kenya's Running Women: A History
Book SynopsisSince Pauline Konga’s breakthrough performance at the 1996 summer Olympics in Atlanta, the world has become accustomed to seeing Kenyan women medal at major championships, sweep marathons, and set world records. Yet little is known about the pioneer generation of women who paved the way for Kenya’s reputation as an international powerhouse in women’s track and field. In Kenya’s Running Women: A History, historian and former professional runner Michelle M. Sikes details the triumphs and many challenges these women faced, from the advent of Kenya’s athletics program in the colonial era through the professionalization of running in the 1980s and 1990s. Sikes reveals how over time running became a vehicle for Kenyan women to expand the boundaries of acceptable female behavior. Kenya’s Running Women demonstrates the necessity of including women in histories of African sport, and of incorporating sport into studies of African gender and nation-building.
£95.66
The Crowood Press Ltd The Science of Sport: Sprinting
Book SynopsisThe Science of Sport: Sprinting examines the scientific principles that underpin the preparation and performance of athletics at all levels, from grassroots to Olympic competition. Drawing on the expertise of some of the world's leading coaches and sport science professionals, the book presents a detailed analysis of the latest evidence and explores the ways in which science has influenced, and subsequently improved, the sport of sprinting. By providing an overview of the principles of sport science and how these are applied in practice, the book is essential reading for students and academics, coaches and performers, physiotherapists, club doctors and professional support staff working in the sport.
£17.09
Lectio Ediciones Corriendo hacia lo imposible
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£15.76
Wanceulen Editorial 100 ejercicios y juegos seleccionados de iniciación al atletismo (carreras)
Book SynopsisPara los técnicos noveles representa una simplificación a la hora de elaborar las sesiones diarias y para los técnicos experimentados, una base sobre la que construir su trabajo diario para la mejora tanto de de las habilidades genéricas como específicas, entrenamientos muy completos, con la aportación de la propia experiencia. Por ello, en esta obra, hemos incluido actividades muy seleccionadas del amplio repertorio existente, con el objetivo de ofrecer una propuesta real y que la misma vez se pueda llevar a la práctica con facilidad, evitando crear un manual repleto de variantes o de actividades de dudosa eficacia o difícil puesta en práctica. Las fichas de trabajo de las actividades propuestas están compuestas por una suficientemente explicación y una clara representación gráfica de las mismas. Así mismo, se tratan los contenidos técnico-tácticos que consideramos esenciales para aplicar en un correcto proceso de iniciación deportiva. Las actividades incluidas, están concebidas bajo una concepción integral del entrenamiento, desarrollando todos los contenidos técnico-tácticos con las directrices actuales que rigen los procesos de enseñanza-aprendizaje de los actividades deportivas, ofreciendo un amplio número de formas jugadas y tareas integradas que procuran la mejora simultánea de los aspectos técnicos, tácticos, físicos y psicológicos. En esta obra, nos centramos específicamente en ofrecer una propuesta de actividades seleccionadas con el objetivo de facilitar a nuestros alumnos o atletas, la adquisición de patrones de movimiento básicos, así como la técnica como el medio más eficaz que puede ser utilizado para conseguir el mejor resultado posible.
£15.93
Tusquets Editores De que hablo cuando hablo de correr What I Talk
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£20.69
Taylor & Francis Applied Positive Pedagogy in Sport Coaching International Cases
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£128.25
Taylor & Francis Roger Bannister and the FourMinute Mile Sports Myth and Sports History
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£34.89
Taylor & Francis Ltd East African Running
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£166.25
Taylor & Francis Training for Sports Speed and Agility An EvidenceBased Approach
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£43.99
Taylor & Francis Ltd Womens Sport in Africa Sport in the Global Society Contemporary Perspectives
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£128.25
Taylor & Francis Ltd Athletics and Philosophy in the Ancient World
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£128.25
Taylor & Francis Ltd Athletics and Philosophy in the Ancient World
This book examines the relationship between athletics and philosophy in ancient Greece and Rome focused on the connection between athleticism and virtue. It begins by observing that the link between athleticism and virtue is older than sport, reaching back to the athletic feats of kings and pharaohs in early Egypt and Mesopotamia. It then traces the role of athletics and the Olympic Games in transforming the idea of aristocracy as something acquired by birth to something that can be trained. This idea of training virtue through the techniques and practice of athletics is examined in relation to Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle. Then Roman spectacles such as chariot racing and gladiator games are studied in light of the philosophy of Lucretius, Seneca, and Marcus Aurelius. The concluding chapter connects the book's ancient observations with contemporary issues such as the use of athletes as role models, the relationship between money and corruption, the relative worth of participation and
£45.59
HarperCollins Twenty Years Crisis 19191939
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£14.39
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Shut Up and Run
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£19.99
Three Rivers Press Born to Run
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£26.25
Zondervan Cant Nothing Bring Me Down
Book SynopsisIn Can’t Nothing Bring Me Down, you’ll meet Ida Keeling, a 104-year-old, world-record-holding runner, who discovered running after the murders of her two sons had sent her into depression. Now she shares her story to inspire you to keep going, keep running, and keep holding tight to God.
£16.14
Penguin Putnam Inc Running with Mindfulness
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£14.40
Penguin Putnam Inc The Pursuit of Endurance
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£16.15
David C Cook Away Game
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£18.99
Chicago Review Press The Track in the Forest
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£21.56
Lantern Books,US Lifelong Running: Overcome the 11 Myths About
Book SynopsisA cancer survivor, an Ironman Triathlete and widely decorated marathon runner, Ruth Heidrich has long been a role model to athletes of all ages. But over the years even Ruth herself has encountered the various, commonly held misbeliefs about running, from "women shouldn''t run" to "you need to change your diet to run," that prevent people from lacing up their shoes and getting off the couch. In this user-friendly guide, Ruth Heidrich debunks those myths and many more while providing the motivation, inspiration and resources to start or maintain an activity whose benefits will last a lifetime. Along the way, Martin Rowe offers up practical advice as well as a look into running''s storied history. You''ll find out why there''s no perfect body type for a runner, how to measure your fitness level relative to your age and how the modern marathon came to be. Accessible and informative, LIFELONG RUNNING shows that it''s possible to run well into your seventies-and beyond.
£15.29
Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale 26.2: Marathon Stories
Book Synopsis26.2: Marathon Stories is an unprecedented visual and literary tour of the marathon throughout historyThe marathon is the most popular independent athletic event in the world, with over a million people set to enter one this year and another 50 million cheering them on from the sidelines. This glorious volume is the first book to set the marathon on the large world stage and examine the historic and universal appeal of this ultimate individual challenge.Hundreds of powerful images by such renowned photographers as Helmut Newton and Susan Meiselas, along with personal reminiscences from many well-known marathoners, capture the endless hours of practice and the overwhelming rush of emotion at crossing the finish line. Examining the marathon through the lenses of history, philosophy, sociology, athletics, pop culture, fashion, and science, the book salutes the determination and courage of those who willingly push themselves to test their personal best.
£22.50
Rodale Press Run! 26.2 Stories of Blisters and Bliss
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£17.99
Experiment The Longest Race: A Lifelong Runner, an Iconic
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£11.39
Rodale Press Inc. Running Injury-Free: How to Prevent, Treat, and
Book SynopsisRunning Injury-Free uses anecdotal examples from Ellis' own patients and experiences in order to discuss injury-prevention, treatment, and recovery. He implements a clinical approach toward treating the most common running-related injuries, as well as providing detailed background situations to describe how each injury can happen, so the reader can recognise poor habits or compare training and running practices in his or her own experience. In this updated version, content relating to shoes and shoe selection, "over the counter" treatments, orthotic techniques and materials, Piriformis Syndrome, chiropractic medicine and acupuncture, stretching techniques, nutrition and supplements, injuries related to minimalist runners, as well as running issues for women, children, and endurance runners will be updated to reflect timely practices and research.
£15.29
Rodale Press Inc. Dr. Jordan Metzl's Running Strong: The Sports
Book SynopsisEvery runner at every level wants to run faster, stronger, and pain-free. Injury prevention is essential to the athlete focused on achieving his or her highest level of performance. Remaining injury-free can lead runners through a lifetime of roads and trails that offer fun, challenge, victory, camaraderie, solace, good health, good attitude, and, as some like to point out, the freedom to enjoy good food. Dr. Metzl's savvy, up-to-date book will take the reader on a heel-to-head tour of the specific kinetic chain involved in running and provide a friendly, accessible, and illustrated view of the muscles, bones, and joints used and impacted. He'll help runners define their kinetic style so that they are best equipped to adapt Metzl's injury-prevention advice to their running lifestyle.Trade Review“I know from firsthand experience how critical injury prevention and treatment are to a runner's performance, and Dr. Jordan Metzl's Running Strong covers these subjects thoroughly. If you want to achieve your distance-running goals, this book is for you.” —Meb Keflezighi, champion marathoner and author of Meb for Mortals“A while back, my knees were hurting so much that I was having trouble even walking up stairs. I met with Dr. Metzl, and after a couple of quick tips, I was back to my 5 a.m. daily runs. How great it is that now he has a book in which he can share his expertise with the world.” —Hoda Kotb, cohost, TODAY“For an ultramarathoner such as me, who is constantly pushing himself to his physical limits and beyond, health isn't just important, it's everything. And while most runners will never attempt to run 135 miles across Death Valley in the middle of summer, this outstanding book is an indispensible tool for anyone looking to stay healthy and strong no matter the distance.” —Dean Karnazes, ultramarathoner and New York Times bestselling author“Over the course of 40-plus years as a competitive runner, I've run 3,452 miles across the United States, completed 137 marathons, 9 Ironman triathlons, and logged more than 150,000 miles on the road. But there's no way I could ever have done any of that had I been plagued by injury. As a competitive endurance athlete himself, Dr. Jordan Metzl knows as well as anyone how to prevent injuries and to treat them when they inevitably arise. In Running Strong, he distills his vast knowledge in an accessible manner that is sure to benefit runners of all ages and abilities.” —Dave McGillivray, president, DMSE Sports, Inc.; race director, BAA Boston Marathon“Dr Jordan Metzl, a leading sports medicine doctor, invites runners from around the world into his office with Running Strong. The combination of information with the personal touch of video provides the desired feeling of caring help. It is an interesting and effective approach which is sure to help runners of all abilities.” —Uta Pippig, three-time winner of the Boston and Berlin marathons“Running is a gateway to a healthy and happy life. Dr. Metzl captures that spirit perfectly in Running Strong.” —Mary Wittenberg, president & CEO, New York Road Runners; race director, TCS New York City Marathon“The two words every endurance athlete holds near and dear to their heart are INJURY-FREE. Dr. Jordan Metzl's Running Strong breaks down best practices for runners of all ages and ability levels to stay injury-free while taking their training to the next level.” —Bart Yasso, chief running officer, Runner's World
£19.00
Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale To Be a Runner: How Racing Up Mountains, Running
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£14.39
Amicus Ink Track and Field
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£7.99
Soulstice Publishing Walking Flagstaff: A Photo Journal by George
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£34.36
Contra Reyes del Asfalto: La Época Dorada del Running En
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£13.91
