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Robin Harvie was a fairly ordinary runner. He ran his first marathon after a bet. Then he found that although he couldn't run fast, he could run long distances-very long. A casual hobby turned into a 120-miles-a-week obsession, and a training route along the River Thames morphed into a promise to himself that he would tackle the oldest and toughest footrace on earth: the Spartathlon from Athens to Sparta. This race, a recreation of Pheidippides's legendary journey, is 150 miles long, crosses two...

This book provides the first detailed history of one of the most powerful international sport organisations, the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF), since 2019 known as World Athletics. The book critically assesses the internal power relations within the IAAF by focusing on the IAAF leadership. Based on extensive archival research, Power and Politics in World Athletics offers a nuanced analysis of the institutionalised strategies that developed as a reflection of the IAA...

Jason Robillard has been doing ultramarathons for many years, and started advocating for barefoot running before it was cool and is considered an authority on it. In this guide, he teaches trail-running newbies and experienced marathoners essential survival skills and tips for running long distances: how to run in snow, ice, and mud; how to cross large streams of water; what to do when you have to go number 2 on mile 30 of a 50-mile run; preparing for trouble (building a fire, surviving in the...

Written by Britain's most successful marathon runner of the 1990s, this invaluable guide will help you get the most from your distance training. From the complete beginner enchanted by the challenge of the London Marathon, to the experienced runner wishing to improve on racing strategy, its authoritative pages reveal a wealth of information on: structuring an effective build-up and taper training harder without doing too much improving your endurance and pace judgement producing your best on rac...

Consisting of swimming, cycling and running, triathlon has vastly increased in popularity over the past five years and is now one of the most popular ways of getting fit in the UK. Most people approach the sport with experience of one discipline and then master the other two over time. This all-encompassing manual looks at each sport separately before combining all three in preparation for competitions, such as the gruelling Ironman. Covering everything from nutrition and motivation to injuries...

In 1985 the Vassar College Athletic Association ignored the constraints placed on women athletes of that era and held its first-ever womens field day, featuring competition in five track and field events. Soon colleges across the country were offering women the opportunity to compete, and in 1922 the United States selected 22 women to compete in the Womens World Games in Paris. Upon their return, female physical educators severely criticized their efforts, decrying the evils of competition. Wilm...

On 26 April 2008, 41-year-old Carole Loader embarked on an amazing journey; to run from Land's End to John O'Groats on her own - a distance well in excess of 1,000 miles. Not having the luxury of company or aid from a support crew, she had to carry everything she required in a backpack. The ten-week journey pushed her mental and physical boundaries and took her along quiet country lanes, bridleways and long-distance footpaths. In the process she raised a substantial amount of money for charity (...

With eleven gold medals from major championships to his name, Linford Christie is Britain's greatest ever athlete. It was not until he was nearly 26 that he made his unexpected breakthrough to world class with victory over 200 metres at the 1986 European Indoor Championships in Madrid. Since then Linford has been at the forefront of world sprinting. In February 1995, just a few weeks short of his 35th birthday, he set the first individual world record of his career when he ran the 200 metres in...

In "Running with the Buffaloes", writer Chris Lear follows the University of Colorado cross-country team through one unforgertable NCAA season. Using unparalleled access to team practices, private moments, and the mind of Mark Wetmore -- one of the country's most renowned and controversial coaches -- Lear provides a riveting look inside the triumphs and heartaches of a perennial national contender and the men who will stop at nothing to achieve excellence.The Buffaloes' 1998 season held great pr...