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Psychodynamic Running: The Complete, Definitive, Madman's Guide to Distance Running And the Marathon
: :The myriad relationships between psychology and sport constitute the fertile ground mined by Ethan Gologor in his latest book, Psychodynamic Running: The Complete, Definitive, Madman's Guide to Distance Running and the Marathon. Zen-like in its approach, this book offers meditations on running as a tool - and the tools of running - to paint a picture of one man's journey from the recliner to the races. The assembled ruminations on the concept of running in all its forms, metaphors, and applications sheds light on what running really is, why we do it, ...
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Running Tough
: :This collection pulls together effective and challenging training runs from runners and coaches such as Bill Rodgers, Frank Shorter, Arthur Lydlard, Ron Clarke, Emil Zatopek, Craig Masback, and Libbie Hickman. They share the details and secrets of their best training runs and why they are so effective. This volume organizes the workouts by training goals to create a user-friendly training handbook. This allows coaches and runners to develop a customized training plan using the most appropriate workouts for training and racing.
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The Silence of Great Distance: Women Running Long
: :The Silence of Great Distance is the story of the developing world of women's athletics, focused on long-distance runnning. With significant chapters on Doris Brown Heritage, the women of the Soviet Union, and Mary Decker Slaney, the primary narrative is carried by Stephanie Herbst, a nine-time all-American who competed for the University of Wisconsin between 1984 and 1988.
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Ellison 'Tarzan' Brown: The Narragansett Indian Who Twice Won the Boston Marathon
: :Ellison “Tarzan” Brown was one of America’s premier marathon runners during the 1930s and 1940s. This volume tells the story of his life from the beginning of his budding career in the early 1930s through his untimely death in 1975. With his unorthodox approach to the sport and his spectacular finishes, Tarzan Brown quickly became something of a legend in racing. Inevitably, he became the subject of stories that were not always entirely factual—and sometimes not very flattering. This biography seeks to present an accurate, unbiased account of Brown’s life. The reminiscences ...
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Basic Marathon Training: All the Technique and Gear You Need to Get Started (Stackpole Basics)
from: Stackpole Books
: :More and more people are realising that running a marathon is not only achievable, but that training to complete the event can actually be an enjoyable and immensely fulfilling experience. Basic Marathon Training gives novice runners the base of knowledge they need to start training for their first 26.2-mile marathon. Filled with helpful tips and advice, this book provides essential information for beginners to get from the first day of training through to the finish line and beyond.
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Terry: Terry Fox and His Marathon of Hope
: :In 1980, Terry Fox set out to run across Canada to raise money for cancer research — despite having lost one leg to the disease. His goal was to raise $1 from every Canadian to help find a cure, and some combination of passion, idealism, and sheer guts led to the impossible notion that he would do this on one good leg and a prosthesis. Beginning in Newfoundland on April 12, 1980, he ran 26 miles each day for 143 consecutive days. But on September 1, the return of his cancer forced ...
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Nutrition for Marathon Running
: :Nutrition for Marathon Running describes how the 'running body' works and explains why performance in a marathon is so highly influenced by what a runner eats and drinks. The special dietary requirements of vegetarians, females, veterans, and diabetic runners are all covered, as is information about running in hot and cold climates. By the end of the book, readers should be in no doubt just how important diet is in the training for, and running of, a marathon.
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The Ultimate Guide to Marathons
: :The Ultimate Guide to Marathons contains everything you need to plan and run the marathon of your life. It details all of the race information you expect and more: Exhaustive course descriptions to guide you through the race; A comprehensive rating system to let you know what's in store; Details on race activities, transportation, costs, and hotels to help you plan; Contact information so you can get the latest news and entry forms. Review:So you've run the New York, Boston, Chicago, and San Francisco marathons. Now what? Or maybe you're a ...
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Corbitt: The Story of Ted Corbitt, Long Distance Runner
: :The Ultimate Guide to Marathons contains everything you need to plan and run the marathon of your life. It details all of the race information you expect and more: Exhaustive course descriptions to guide you through the race; A comprehensive rating system to let you know what's in store; Details on race activities, transportation, costs, and hotels to help you plan; Contact information so you can get the latest news and entry forms. Review:So you've run the New York, Boston, Chicago, and San Francisco marathons. Now what? Or maybe you're a ...
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Running Tide
: :The Ultimate Guide to Marathons contains everything you need to plan and run the marathon of your life. It details all of the race information you expect and more: Exhaustive course descriptions to guide you through the race; A comprehensive rating system to let you know what's in store; Details on race activities, transportation, costs, and hotels to help you plan; Contact information so you can get the latest news and entry forms. Review:So you've run the New York, Boston, Chicago, and San Francisco marathons. Now what? Or maybe you're a ...
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