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Even the most minor of injuries can sideline a runner from being active for an extended period of time; some are even determined to run through the pain and risk injuring themselves further. Danny Dreyer's technique, ChiRunning, can help prevent these injuries and promote the ability to run faster, farther, and with less effort at any age. ChiRunning employs the deep power reserves in the core muscles of the trunk, an approach that evolved out of such disciplines as yoga, Pilates, and t'ai chi....

For more than 40 years, "Runner's World" magazine has been the world's leading authority on running - bringing its readers the latest advice on training, nutrition, and some of the most compelling sports narratives ever told. From inspirational stories such as "A Second Life" (the story of Matt Long, the FDNY firefighter who learned to run again after his leg was crushed by a 20-ton bus) to analytical essays such as "White Men Can't Run" (a look at what puts African runners at the front of the p...

This guide to running in America's capital provides readers with detailed descriptions of the area's top choices - the 35 best running routes and the 6 best races in and around the city. Inside information on both safe and challenging runs is included.

*The New York Times Bestseller*‘Heartwrenching and spellbinding.’ Christopher McDougall, author of Born to Run2,200 miles. 47 days. One remarkable athlete.Scott Jurek takes on the Appalachian Trail.Scott Jurek is one of the greatest ultramarathon runners of all time and a living legend. North tells the story of his biggest challenge, undertaken at the end of a career full of glittering achievements: breaking the speed record for the Appalachian Trail, the famous path that runs for nearly 2,200 m...

The Olympic runner offers women advice on training and running marathons.

One man's story of attempting The Barkley Marathons - an ultra endurance event so secretive and extreme, rarely anyone reaches the finish line. Taking place deep in the Frozen Head State Park in the US state of Tennessee, this competition is one of the most gruelling ultras in the world. Inspired by an infamous prison break, within sixty hours, the participants must cover 100 miles through inhospitable terrain. Runners get lost in the dense fog, become completely hypothermic and get severe hall...

Brecon Beacons Trail Running is a comprehensive guide to off-road running across the national park, including the Black Mountains, the Brecon Beacons themselves and the Black Mountain. With 20 runs from 5.3km to 17.5km in length, this book is suitable for runners of all abilities. The hills and valleys of the Brecon Beacons offer a wide variety of running, all sharing the same mountainous scenery and stunning views in this beautiful part of South Wales. Local authors Lily Dyu and John Price have...

Here T. J. Murphy, a longtime triathlete and Editor-in-Chief of Triathlete Magazine, offers the aspiring triathlete a clear and simple pathway that will guide him or her toward experiencing the ultimate fitness lifestyle, culminating with the successful completion of a first triathlon. Beginning with the creation of an athlete's mindset, the author guides the reader through essential techniques for swimming, biking, and running, as well as topics such as nutrition, equipment, and racing. Readers...