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Running & Jogging eBooks

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  • Run Forever

    Your Complete Guide to Healthy Lifetime Running

    by Amby Burfoot ...
    In Run Forever, Boston Marathon winner and former Runner’s World editor-in-chief Amby Burfoot shares practical advice and wisdom on how to run with greater joy and health for an entire lifetime. Everyone learns how to run at an early age. It’s naturally wired into your body. Yet in recent years, running has become complicated by trendy gadgets and doctrine. With a Boston Marathon win and over 100 ... Read more

    R155,81

  • Strength and Conditioning for Endurance Running

    by Richard Blagrove ...
    Endurance runners and coaches have tended to neglect weight training and conditioning techniques, often in the belief that they don't benefit performance, add unwanted muscle bulk, or cause excessive soreness. But as standards at elite level have improved, so coaches and runners have become increasingly keen on learning about the latest new training techniques or ways to stay injury free. No ... Read more

    R385,81

  • Born to Run

    The hidden tribe, the ultra-runners, and the greatest race the world has never seen

    by Christopher McDougall ...
    A New York Times bestseller'A sensation ... a rollicking tale well told' - The TimesAt the heart of Born to Run lies a mysterious tribe of Mexican Indians, the Tarahumara, who live quietly in canyons and are reputed to be the best distance runners in the world; in 1993, one of them, aged 57, came first in a prestigious 100-mile race wearing a toga and sandals. A small group of the world's top ... Read more

    R201,01

  • Finding Ultra, Revised and Updated Edition

    Rejecting Middle Age, Becoming One of the World's Fittest Men, and Discovering Myself

    by Rich Roll ...
    An incredible but true account of achieving one of the most awe-inspiring midlife physical transformations everOn the night before he was to turn forty, Rich Roll experienced a chilling glimpse of his future. Nearly fifty pounds overweight and unable to climb the stairs without stopping, he could see where his current sedentary life was taking him—and he woke up.Plunging into a new routine that ... Read more

    R93,60

  • Run Fat Bitch Run

    The International Bestseller

    by Ruth Field ...
    THE HOLIDAYS ARE OVER. IT'S TIME TO BECOME AN ASS-KICKING, GETS-THINGS-DONE SUPERWOMAN WITH RUN FAT BITCH RUN.'You'll be up and running in no time' Grazia'Ruth is an inspiring running buddy' Daily ExpressIs there a large arse-shaped dent in your sofa? An eye-wateringly expensive (and rarely used) gym membership burning a hole in your bank account? Does the sight of your wobbly thighs leave... ... Read more

    R250,80

  • The Guide To Running

    A Complete Training Book For 5k & 10k Runners

    by Garret B. Zedbern ...
    The Guide To Running: A Complete Training Book For 5k & 10k Runners is written for the beginning and intermediate athlete.  The book uses text, images, tables, diagrams, video, and reference material to explain and teach a variety of concepts such as selecting essential equipment, types of training, 23 weeks of scheduled workouts, proper diet & nutrition, correct running form, developing racing ... Read more

    R49,83

  • 80/20 Running

    Run Stronger and Race Faster by Training Slower

    by Matt Fitzgerald ...
    TRAIN EASIER TO RUN FASTERThis revolutionary training method has been embraced by elite runners—with extraordinary results—and now you can do it, too.Respected running and fitness expert Matt Fitzgerald explains how the 80/20 running program—in which you do 80 percent of runs at a lower intensity and just 20 percent at a higher intensity—is the best change runners of all abilities can make to ... Read more

    R241,37

  • Running with the Kenyans

    Discovering the secrets of the fastest people on earth

    by Adharanand Finn ...
    Sunday Times Sports Book of the YearShortlisted for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year AwardWinner - Best New Writer at the British Sports Book AwardsAfter years of watching Kenyan athletes win the world's biggest races, from the Olympics to big city marathons, Runner's World contributor Adharanand Finn set out to discover just what it was that made them so fast - and to see if he could ... Read more

    R155,47

  • What I Talk About When I Talk About Running

    The book that made Harry Styles believe he could run a marathon

    Translated by Philip Gabriel ...
    by Haruki Murakami ...
    The book that made Harry Styles believe he could run a marathon.The must-read gift for every runner: a compelling meditation on the power of running and a fascinating insight into the life of this internationally bestselling writer.'Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional'In 1982, having sold his jazz bar to devote himself to writing, Murakami began running to keep fit. A year later, he'd... ... Read more

    R220,79

  • Trail Blazer

    My Life as an Ultra-distance Runner

    by Ryan Sandes ...
    What does it take to run a six-day race through the world’s harshest deserts? Or 100 miles in a single day at altitudes that would leave you breathless just walking? More than that, though: what is it like to win these races? South Africa’s ultra-trail-running superstar Ryan Sandes has done just that. Since bursting onto the international trail-running scene by winning the first multistage race he ... Read more

    R232,06

  • Running on Empty

    An Ultramarathoner's Story of Love, Loss, and a Record-Setting Run Across America

    by Marshall Ulrich ...
    117 marathons, 52 days, 32 pairs of shoes, 57 years old: A fascinating glimpse inside the mind of an ultramarathon runner and the inspirational saga of his phenomenal journey running across America.The ultimate endurance athlete, Marshall Ulrich has run more than 100 foot races averaging over 100 miles each, completed 12 expedition-length adventure races, and ascended the Seven Summits - including ... Read more

    R224,24

  • Mind Gym : An Athlete's Guide to Inner Excellence: An Athlete's Guide to Inner Excellence

    An Athlete's Guide to Inner Excellence

    by Gary Mack, David Casstevens ...
    Drawing on his work with some of the top teams in professional sports, noted sport psychology consultant Gary Mack shares with you the same techniques and exercises he uses to help elite athletes build mental "muscle." These 40 accessible lessons and inspirational anecdotes will help you gain the "head edge" over the competition. ... Read more

    R265,75

  • Endure

    Mind, Body and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance

    by Alex Hutchinson ...
    ‘This book is AMAZING!’ Malcolm Gladwell, bestselling author of Outliers and Blink'Reveals how we can all surpass our perceived physical limits.' Adam Grant, bestselling author of Hidden Potential‘Anyone who has ever felt exhausted, whether from heat or cold or altitude or pain or simply a loss of will, is going to find their own experience in this book.” David Epstein, bestselling author of Range ... Read more

    R249,42

  • Training for the Uphill Athlete

    A Manual for Mountain Runners and Ski Mountaineers

    by Steve House, Scott Johnston, Kilian Jornet ...
    Like Training for the New Alpinism, a training philosophy and guide for endurance athletes who thrive on distance and ascent ... Read more

    R201,12

  • Swim, Bike, Run

    Our Triathlon Story - The Inspiring Sporting Memoir from the British Olympic Legends

    by Alistair Brownlee, Jonathan Brownlee ...
    Swim, Bike, Run is the ultimate triathlon book, from Olympic heroes the Brownlee brothersThe Olympic Triathlon, Hyde Park, LondonAugust 7th 2012'We jogged to our positions on the pontoon: two brothers, side by side, the world and everyone we ever cared about looking on. Eighteen years of training, culminating in this single race. Noise from the crowd impossible to imagine. Hearts thumping. Swim ... Read more

    R165,59

  • The Rise of the Ultra Runners

    A Journey to the Edge of Human Endurance

    by Adharanand Finn ...
    'Finn has written the definitive book on ultra running today. I couldn't put it down.' - Dean Karnazes'Epic ... A triumphant, emotive and moving account of the transformative force of mind over matter.' - Irish Times***Marathons are no longer enough.Pain is to be relished, not avoided.Hallucinations are normal.Ultra running defies conventional logic. Ye... ... Read more

    R175,02

  • Surviving The Marathon Des Sables

    by Pieter Peereboom ...
    The Marathon des Sables is billed as the toughest footrace on Earth. It consists of around 150 miles of running across scorching desert plains and peaks, in temperatures soaring above 40 degrees C. As if the distance, the heat and the terrain were not enough, the whole race must be completed carrying all the food and kit required for the seven days of the event. The Marathon des Sables is an ... Read more

    R17,26

  • Run!

    26.2 Stories of Blisters and Bliss

    by Dean Karnazes ...
    'Running with Karnazes is like setting up one's easel next to Monet or Picasso.' The New York TimesIn his follow-up to the bestselling Ultramarathon Man, Dean Karnazes is back with more mind-blowing tales of how he pushes his mind and body to limits which are inconceivable to most of us.In Run! Dean shares the pleasure - and considerable pain - of some of his most memorable adventures, including:- ... Read more

    R181,34

  • Running with Sherman

    The Donkey Who Survived Against All Odds and Raced Like a Champion

    by Christopher McDougall ...
    When barefoot running guru Christopher McDougall takes in a neglected donkey, his aim is to get Sherman back to reasonable health. But Sherman is ill-tempered, obstinate and uncooperative - and it's clear his poor treatment has made him deeply fearful of humans. Christopher knows that donkeys need a purpose - they are working, pack animals - and so when he learns of the sport of Burro Racing or ... Read more

    R192,73

  • Running with the Mind of Meditation

    Lessons for Training Body and Mind

    by Sakyong Mipham ...
    A unique fitness program from a highly respected spiritual leader that blends physical and spiritual practice for everyone - regardless of age, spiritual background, or ability - to great benefits for both body and soul.As a Tibetan lama and leader of Shambhala (an international community of 165 meditation centers), Sakyong Mipham has found physical activity to be essential for spiritual well ... Read more

    R120,62

  • Relentless Forward Progress

    A Guide to Running Ultramarathons

    by Bryon Powell ...
    Marathons have become too easy for some runners. What was once the pinnacle of achievement in a runner's life is now a stepping stone for extraordinary adventure in ultramarathoning. The number of ultrarunners--those running distances of 50k (31 miles), 50 miles, 100k (62 miles), or 100 miles--is growing astronomically each year.   Dean Karnazes' Ultramarathon Man and Chris McDougall's Born to ... Read more

    R167,96

  • Marathon, Revised and Updated 5th Edition

    The Ultimate Training Guide: Advice, Plans, and Programs for Half and Full Marathons

    by Hal Higdon ...
    Now completely updated and revised--a new edition of the long-running marathon training guide that has helped more than half a million people reach their goals.Marathon: The Ultimate Training Guide is among the bestselling running books of all time for many reasons, but above all others is this one: It works.Marathon running has changed in the seven years since the fourth edition--there are more ... Read more

    R137,87

  • The Power of Purpose

    How to obliterate obstacles and triumph over impossible adversity

    by Richard Wright ...
    ‘The only thing in life that you have 100 per cent control over are the thoughts in your head. When your thoughts are centred around the very essence of your purpose, and the meaning of your life, you unleash immeasurable power.’In 2016 Richard Wright was confronted with a diagnosis of rare pituitary cancer – a disease about which little is known, other than that it is almost invariably terminal ... Read more

    R212,16

  • Two Hours

    The Quest to Run the Impossible Marathon

    by Ed Caesar ...
    WINNER OF THE CROSS SPORTS BOOK AWARD FOR NEW WRITER OF THE YEAR'Lyrical and passionate ... a celebration of the human spirit and what it can achieve' ObserverTwo hours to cover twenty-six miles and 385 yards. An exceptional feat of speed, mental strength and endurance. The sub-two-hour marathon is running's Everest, a feat once seen as impossible for the human body. But now we have reached the ... Read more

    R183,99