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Att springa, fort och långt, handlar om att göra en resa, - oavsett om ditt äventyr utspelar sig på vindlande spår längs bergstoppar, i intensiv ökenhetta, utmed steniga stigar, eller bara på din vanliga runda. Ultralöpning pressar ben, hjärta, lungor och inte minst viljestyrka till det yttersta. Ian Corless har rest runt jorden för att dokumentera de fantastiska banorna och den oerhörda skönheten i världens mest ikoniska ultralopp. Den intensiva, fysiska sporten skildras i en samling otroliga fotografier - från den svåra och tekniskt utmanande banan genom Grand Canyon till de snötäckta bergstopparna i Dolomiterna. Varje lopp presenteras med kartor och fakta, och bokens slående vackra bilder fångar tävlingarnas action och drama - och de män och kvinnor som deltar och presterar. Dessutom innehåller boken exklusiva intervjuer med legender inom ultralöpning som Kilian Jornet, som även skrivit förord till boken, Anton Krupicka och svenska Emelie Forsberg. Sportens stjärnor berättar om de

A witty and expertly compiled compendium of running wisdom and humour.From a short jog that lifts your mood to the closing stages of a marathon when you feel physically exhausted but emotionally invincible all at once, running delivers every time.Running: Cheaper Than Therapy is a celebration of the pastime that always makes you feel better, covering every aspect of running life from jogging etiquette and the things we both love and hate about it, through to the weirdest and most wonderful marathons around the world. Also included are the funniest spectator signs ever, cool advice that could improve your PB and brilliantly insightful running philosophies.Complete with guest contributions from Parkrun founder Paul Sinton-Hewitt, political strategist Alastair Campbell, Olympian Liz Yelling and comedian David Baddiel, this brilliantly knowing compendium will be appreciated by joggers, triathletes and runners who know the joy of putting on a pair of trainers and getting out there.

'Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional'A compelling mediation on the power of running and a fascinating insight into the life of this internationally bestselling writer.In 1982, having sold his jazz bar to devote himself to writing, Murakami began running to keep fit. A year later, he'd completed a solo course from Athens to Marathon, and now, after dozens of such races, he reflects upon the influence the sport has had on his life and on his writing. Equal parts travelogue, training log and reminiscence, this revealing memoir covers his four-month preparation for the 2005 New York City Marathon and settings ranging from Tokyo's Jingu Gaien gardens, where he once shared the course with an Olympian, to the Charles River in Boston.By turns funny and sobering, playful and philosophical, this is a must-read for fans of this masterful yet private writer as well as for the exploding population of athletes who find similar satisfaction in distance running.'There can never have been a book quite like this memoir of running and writing before. In its self-contained way, it's nothing less than an inspiration' Evening Standard'Hugely enjoyable...You don't have to have run a marathon to be captivated' Sunday Telegraph'Comical, charming and philosophical...an excellent memoir' GQ

'Nu kan det väl inte bli svårare?' Vi kämpar femtio, sextio meter åt gången medan solen steker oss, vi stannar, vilar och dricker vatten. Men det blir svårare; stigen blir brantare, smalare och bitvis full med vassa stenar. Oron för att vagnen ska få punktering igen gnager. Paniken lurar bakom pannbenet. Omöjligheterna staplas i huvudet. Varför gör jag det här, varför? Den femtonde maj 2022 satte sig Cecilia och Robert på flyget till Sicilien för att påbörja sin äventyrssemester. Planen var att springa från Palermo till Cecilias hemby Sjuntorp. Några avrådde dem. Sa att äventyret inte var möjligt med Roberts diabetes och celiaki. Tyckte det var dumt med Cecilias höft och hälproblem. Stundtals tvivlade de och tvingades söka efter svar på varför de prövade sig, men oftast kände de sig privilegierade. Tre månader och tvåhundranittio mil, steg för steg, där det långsamma sättet att färdas vidgade vyerna och skapade en närvaro som upptog nästintill all plats. Som de själva säger: Snacka om

Ditch those cushiony running shoes--they're holding you back and hurting your feet! You've heard about barefoot running and how it can reduce injury and allow for better form. Maybe you've even tried it and learned how shedding those heavy, overly- manufactured shoes can make running more enjoyable. Regardless of your expertise level, Jason Robillard--a leading expert on barefoot running education and director of the Barefoot Running University--synthesizes the latest research to ease you from barefoot walking to slow running to competitive and trail running vis-a-vis simple drills, training plans, and useful hints from fellow barefoot runners. Practical, easy-to-follow, and illustrated with black-and-white photographs throughout, The Barefoot Running Book shows how everyone can transition to barefoot and minimalist shoe running--safely and optimally.

An inspirational and practical guide to running as you age.As you move past the age of 50, the physiological demands of running require adjustments in training intensity, recovery, goal setting, and mental outlook. Running Past 50 is your guide to addressing those demands so you can continue to enjoy, compete, and excel in the sport you love.Accomplished runner and coach Caolan MacMahon shares practical advice and her personal stories to guide and inspire you to set realistic yet challenging goals; adapt to the body's changing realities, including the female-specific changes brought on by menopause; identify the building blocks of successful training; establish and maintain an aerobic base; maximize training while minimizing injury; and incorporate rest and recovery more effectively into workouts or training cycles.Additionally, you will find 10-WEEK TRAINING PROGRAMS for beginner, intermediate, and advanced runners aiming to conquer a 5K or 10K; a HALF-MARATHON PROGRAM for novice and intermediate runners; and 18-WEEK TRAINING PROGRAMS for marathon beginners, intermediate and advanced marathoners, and ultramarathoners.Both inspirational and practical, Running Past 50 will help you achieve your goals by making the necessary shifts in thinking and training that lead to personal bests, fewer injuries, and a lifetime of running.

'The most beautiful book I ever read.' - Rune Larsson, ultra-distance runnerMarkus Torgeby was just 20 years old when he headed off into the remote Swedish forest to live as a recluse and dedicate himself to his one true passion: running. He lived in a tent in the wilderness, braving the harsh Swedish winters - for four years. This is his story.A talented long-distance runner in his teens, Markus Torgeby excelled in training, but often failed inexplicably in competition. Pressurised by his coach and consumed by the suffering of his MS-afflicted mother, he chose to do something that most of us only dream of: escape the modern world.In his stripped-back lifestyle in the woods, surviving with the bare minimum of supplies and enduring extreme cold, he found salvation and ultimately his true direction in life.An international bestseller, this extraordinary book is a powerful exploration of running, resilience, loss, and self-discovery.

Runner's World How to Make Yourself Poop

Denna guidebok vänder sig till vandrare, löpare och klättrare som vill uppleva det storslagna Sarek. Boken är tänkt som ett komplett planeringsverktyg för en lyckad fjälltur. Eftersom Sarek, till skillnad från andra fjällområden i Sverige, inte är anpassat för turism är det extra viktigt planera sin tur utifrån Sareks speciella förutsättningar. • Förstahandsinformation om olika färdvägar i Sarek. • Beskrivningar av terrängen i dalgångarna, nedbrutet till segment som kan kombineras till olika rutter. • Detaljerade beskrivningar av cirka 50 toppar av olika svårighetsgrad. • 15 topptraverser av olika svårighetsgrad, från vandring till klättring. • Alla detaljer du behöver för att genomföra Sarek- och Pårtetraversen. • Förslag på vadställen över vattendrag. • Kartor och bilder som illustrerar terrängen. • Receptet för att korsa Sarek med lätt ryggsäck. En modern packlista och reflektioner kring utrustningsval. • Tips kring fjällsäkerhet, matplanering och fjällfärdsel i modern stil. •

Marathon Woman

Spring Mer är en bok för dig som vill bli en snabbare, effektivare och bättre löpare. Boken är en omskrivning och uppdatering av boken Spring som släpptes redan våren 2019. Spring Mer är drygt dubbelt så lång som den förra boken och innehåller bland annat en helt ny del om hur du ska ta dig an en tävling. Skriven av William Valkeaoja från podden Tyngre Träningssnack. Boken är baserad på aktuell forskning och är en komplett genomgång av det du behöver kunna inom fysiologi och träningslära för att göra din löpträning mer effektiv. Du får i boken lära dig om träningsplanering för olika distanser, om hur du håller rätt intensitet, hur du utvärderar din träning, hur du väljer skor, hur du lägger upp din kost och kosttillskott och hur du förbereder dig för träning. Författaren William Valkeaoja är legitimerad fysioterapeut med en masterexamen i klinisk medicinsk vetenskap. Han är bland annat även med och driver podcasten Tyngre Träningssnack och har själv podden/vloggen Tankar om Träning.

'Filled to the brim with advice, tips and inspiration to enable you to achieve your dreams over whatever distance you want your legs to carry you' - Chrissie Wellington, OBE, four-time Ironman Triathlon World ChampionFrom complete beginners to seasoned off-road runners, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook has all the training and nutrition advice, skills, gear and motivation you need to become a fit and confident trail runner. There are training plans that take newcomers from 5k parkrun to first trail marathon, while for experienced runners there are sections on strength work, injury prevention and advanced training plans to boost performance up to 50k (30 miles).To keep you enjoying every step, you'll find advice on how to choose the right gear; over 20 easy, healthy recipes; inspiring stories from real trail runners; and advice from top athletes and coaches. And if you want to explore new trails, you can use the navigation and route planning section to create your own exciting off-road adventure. If you're a trail runner or would like to become one, this book is your new best friend.

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Running is America's most popular participatory sport, yet more than half of those who identify as runners get injured every year. Falling prey to injuries from overtraining, faulty form, poor eating, and improper footwear, many runners eventually, and reluctantly, abandon the sport for a less strenuous pastime. But for the first time in the United States, Hiroaki Tanaka's Slow Jogging demonstrates that there is an efficient, healthier, and pain-free approach to running for all ages and lifestyles.Tanaka's method of easy running, or "slow jogging," is an injury-free approach to running that helps participants burn calories, lose weight, and even reverse the effects of Type 2 diabetes. With easy-to-follow steps and colorful charts, Slow Jogging teaches runners to enjoy injury-free activity by:• Maintaining a smiling, or niko niko in Japanese, pace that is both easy and enjoyable• Landing on mid-foot, instead of on the heel• Choosing shoes with thin, flexible soles and no oversized heel• Aiming for a pace of 180 steps per minute• And trying to find time for activity every dayAccessible to runners of all fitness levels and ages, Slow Jogging will inspire thousands more Americans to take up running and will change the way that avid runners hit the pavement.

Malik har just gått i pension och känner sig gammal, grå och ensam. Han åker ut till sommarstugan för att skingra tankarna. När han sitter och slumrar i sin hammock joggar en kvinna förbi. Kvinnan heter Ines, är rolig att prata med och ser stark ut. Malik blir blixtförälskad. Han får reda på att hon ska springa ett lopp senare under sommaren, och han bestämmer sig för att springa samma lopp för att imponera på henne. Problemet är att Malik inte har tagit ett löpsteg på tjugo år. Dagen efter sin första löptur kan han knappt röra sig. Och Ines ser han inte till igen. Kanske är han för gammal för både träning och kärlek? Men nej, Malik tänker inte ge upp! Löpning för äldre herrar är den andra fristående delen i serien om Malik. Berättelsen tar med glimten i ögat upp frågor om ålderdom, ensamhet och förälskelse.

When Sid Garza-Hillman stood at the starting line of his first 50-mile-long trail ultramarathon, one thought was at the front of his mind: this was the last place he wanted to be.After all, trail ultrarunning is a very different animal than marathons-in which Sid had barely taken part himself. The trails demand attention, and the long distances demand a shift in perception and mindset. Even in crowded races, runners often find themselves alone and with only their own thoughts. With trail running, a person can be stripped of almost everything-laid bare, vulnerable, and on the verge of quitting. Ultrarunning, at least to Sid, seemed to be a sport for Type-A people who love pain and suffering.But as he became more involved with the sport, he realised that ultrarunning wasn't just for elite athletes. Mums, dads, grandmas, grandpas, young people, old people, people with full-time jobs, and more successfully cross the finish lines of races around the world.Reflecting on his journey from dispassionately running a few miles here and there to running multiple ultramarathons, Sid divulges tips and tricks for how so-called "Normal People" can become successful ultrarunners.Part humorous memoir, part guide for those interested in attempting an ultramarathon for the first time, Ultrarunning is for Normal People lays out the struggles, benefits, and life lessons that await anyone who's ready to dive into the world of ultrarunning.

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Young Runners

The training diary that gives you that extra push to hit your stride. This new, spiral-bound journal is just the ticket to help runners track and monitor their training progres. It features a 52-week calendar that you can customize to your own schedule and needs, plus expert advice on many health-related issues.

In 1982, having sold his jazz bar to devote himself to writing, Murakami began running to keep fit. A year later, he'd completed a solo course from Athens to Marathon, and now, after dozens of such races, not to mention triathlons and a slew of critically acclaimed books, he reflects upon the influence the sport has had on his life and on his writing. Equal parts travelogue, training log, and reminiscence, this revealing memoir covers his four-month preparation for the 2005 New York City Marathon and settings ranging from Tokyo's Jingu Gaien gardens, where he once shared the course with an Olympian, to the Charles River in Boston among young women who outpace him. Through this marvellous lens of sport emerges a cornucopia of memories and insights: the eureka moment when he decided to become a writer, his greatest triumphs and disappointments, his passion for vintage LPs, and the experience, after fifty, of seeing his race times improve and then fall back.By turns funny and sobering, playful and philosophical, What I Talk About When I Talk About Running is rich and revealing, both for fans of this masterful yet private writer and for the exploding population of athletes who find similar satisfaction in distance running.

You already know that running can be invigorating, therapeutic, fun, and challenging. And you are likely painfully aware that it can lead to stiffness, muscle imbalances, and overuse injuries such as knee pain, shin splints, sciatica, and hamstring and groin strains.Let Yoga for Runners show you how to incorporate yoga and breathing techniques into your workouts, help you eliminate chronic aches and pains, and keep you running stronger and longer. Each of the featured yoga poses was exclusively selected for runners and is described in detail to ensure correct execution and improve strength, mobility, and flexibility. Every part of the body is addressed to help you strengthen the spine, core, upper body, hips, hamstrings, knees, and feet and ankles.Accompanied by full-color photos, the poses are also arranged into 13 yoga sequences to address specific areas of concern such as core stability, strengthening and lengthening the hamstrings, increasing mobility of the hip joint, speeding up the recovery process after a practice run or race, and loosening the neck and shoulders, which is particularly beneficial for runners who sit much of the day. Anatomical illustrations and descriptions explain how the poses and sequences decrease your risk of acute or chronic injury as well as why they are beneficial to your training regimen.Yoga for Runners also features breathing and mindfulness techniques to help you become more alert to the signs of a possible injury developing and to know when you can push your body a bit harder.Now is the perfect time to start a yoga program that will help your endurance, strength, breathing, and mental sharpness and make your running experience more productive, pain free, and enjoyable for years to come.

"Uthållighet är årets löparbok." Runners World Tänk om vi kan pressa oss hårdare och åstadkomma mer än vi trodde vi var kapabla till? Finns det en fysisk gräns för vad en människa kan prestera? I Uthållighet utforskar Alex Hutchinson våra fysiska begränsningar utifrån sex olika håll: smärta, muskler, syre, värme, törst och bränsle. Det visar sig att det delikata samspelet mellan kropp och hjärna är avgörande och att de fysiska barriärerna sitter lika mycket i huvudet som i kroppen. Det här innebär att det delvis är hjärnan som sätter upp gränserna för din uthållighet - och att din fysiska förmåga är mycket mer elastisk än du tror. "Alex Hutchinson är något så ovanligt som vetenskapsman och prisbelönt journalist. Han gräver fram forskningsbevis för sina teser och blandar med intressanta och belysande anekdoter, som atthålla andan under vatten, bestiga Mount Everest utan syrgas, och rekordförsöken att springa maraton under två timmar. Kort sagt är han bättre på att fånga läsarens intresse än forskare brukar vara, och mer kritiskt granskande än många journalister." Mikael Mattsson, författare, fystränare, med dr i fysiologi och forskare vid Karolinska institutet och Stanford university. "Var är mina gränser - egentligen? Jag vet inte. Jag har inte nått dem än. Alex ger mig nya, konkreta idéer som jag kan prova. Och viktigast: tron att jag kan komma ännu längre, kanske mycket längre än jag tidigare trott." Kristina Paltén, äventyrare, ultralöpare, föredragshållare, coach och författare. "Alex Hutchinsons nya bok Uthållighet ger oss en ny, spännande bild av människan och hennes prestationsförmåga. Det är berättelser som till det yttre handlar om människor som pressar sina kroppar till det yttersta, men som framför allt utspelar sig i det inre - i människans fantastiska hjärna. Alex Hutchinson lyfter fram ny forskning som visar att det är hjärnan som till syvende og sidst är avgörande för våra prestationer. Så har du en hjärna och är intresserad av att bli bättre, kommer du att ha stor glädje och nytta av att läsa denna bok." Johan Renström, IT-konsult, skribent på Runners World, driver löparbloggen "Hjärnfysik - en blogg om hjärnan och löpning". "Vad begränsar en människas uthållighet? Alex Hutchinson svarar på det i sin bok Uthållighet med hjälp av ny och tidigare forskning. Boken är en unik kunskapskälla för alla som är intresserade av uthållighetsidrott." Ida Clark, fil dr inom idrottsfysiologi vid University of Exeter och del av forskar laget i Breaking2. "Vilken fantastisk läsning! Det här är en bok som passar såväl elit- som amatörlöparen. Jag lärde mig massor och det var enkelt att applicera mycket av bokens innehåll på sig själv. Boken gav mig hopp om att fortsätta utvecklas som löpare och den gav konkreta tips på jag kan jobba med min fysik, men också med hjärnan och tankens kraft. LÄS!" Charlotte Karlsson, SM-guld på marathon 2012, guld på Lidingöloppet 2011. "Alex Hutchinsons Uthållighet är så mycket mer än en bok om sport. Det är en resa till utkanterna av människans kapacitet - från polarfarare som försöker att inte frysa ihjäl till guldgrävare i kokheta gruvgångar som försöker att inte dö av överhettning. I slutänden är det dock resan till det storslagna inre - människans hjärna - som är mest fascinerande."David Epstein författare till The Sports Gene "Vi är väl alla förbluffade av förunderliga mänskliga uthållighetsbedrifter, från Everest till världsrekord på maraton till globala Iron man-tävlingar. Hur lyckas de med det? I Uthållighet utforskar Alex Hutchinsons ämnet från alla tänkbara vinklar, och lyfter fram den senaste forskningen och avslöjar pseudovetenskapen. Nödvändig läsning för alla uthållighetsidrottare." Amby Burfoot vinnare av 1968 års Boston Maraton och redaktör för Runner's worlds Complete book of running"Övertygande och motiverande ... tar med sig läsaren till där psykologi, miljö och fysiologi möts." PW Booklist "Uthållighet är årets löparbok." Johan Renström, Runners world "ger läsaren spännande anekdoter och berättelser om löpare,cyklister, bergsklättrare med flera och visar genom att presentera forskning att våra gränser sitter i huvudet och inte i muskler, hjärta eller lungor." BTJ

2,200 miles.47 days.One remarkable journey.In July 2015, ultramarathon legend Scott Jurek smashed the world record for running the Appalachian Trail, the sprawling mountain path that runs nearly the entire length of the United States. For nearly seven weeks straight, Jurek battled the elements to run, hike and stumble 50 miles every single day.A tale of mind-boggling physical exertion, pressure and endurance, North reveals the extraordinary lengths to which we can push our bodies and our minds.Instant New York Times Bestseller_____________'Pure suspense, adventure, and inspiration . . . His story of plunging into the wilderness in pursuit of a dream is both heartwrenching and spellbinding.' Christopher McDougall, author of Born to Run'Probably America's greatest ever ultrarunner.'Guardian'Scott Jurek's record-setting journey on the Appalachian Trail was the most punishing, most demanding, most gruelling feat I've ever personally witnessed . . . An immersive and engaging book.' Aron Ralston, author of 127 Hours'I'm a huge fan . . . North is tremendous.'Vassos Alexander, BBC Radio 2'Undoubtedly the greatest ultrarunner of his generation.'Independent

A guidebook describing 40 trail running routes in the Chamonix Valley and around the Mont Blanc massif, visiting France, Switzerland and Italy. The routes, which range from 3.8km (21⁄2 miles) to 168km (104 miles), are graded from 1 to 5 and categorised as trail running, fell running or skyrunning. Starting from Chamonix, Les Houches, Servoz, Champex, Courmayeur, Orsières and Vallorcine among others, and covering classic ultra trail routes as well as shorter day runs, there is something for every runner.Step-by-step route descriptions are accompanied by 1:100,000 mapping and route profiles, with notes on safety and useful tips for runners. Also included is a comprehensive equipment checklist plus information on running at altitude, adapting to the Alps, navigation, maps and mountain safety. GPX files for all routes are available for download after you have purchased the book by logging in to your Cicerone account.Renowned as a mecca for trail runners, the Chamonix Valley and Mont Blanc region is home to some of the greatest trail running races in the world, including the Tour des Géants and Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc. The landscape, with its dramatic mountain scenery and ethereal vistas, offers diverse trail options and true adventure - the perfect playground for this exhilarating sport.

Sunday Times Sports Book of the YearShortlisted for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year AwardWinner - Best New Writer category at the British Sports Book AwardsAfter years of watching Kenyan athletes win the world's biggest long-distance races, Runner's World contributor Adharanand Finn set out to discover what it was that made them so fast - and to see if he could keep up. Packing up his family, he moved to Iten, Kenya, the running capital of the world, and started investigating. Was it running barefoot to school, the food, the altitude, or something else? At the end of his journey he put his research to the test by running his first marathon, across the Kenyan plains.This edition includes a new chapter covering the 2012 Olympics.

Running Breakthroughs

It's normal for a daily run to become somewhat of a chore. Finding out how to get out of the rut can be a challenge. Luckily, The Happy Runner has the answers for you.Authors David and Megan Roche believe you can't reach your running potential without consistency and joyful daily adventures. These can lead to long-term health and happiness. Guided by their personal experiences and coaching expertise, they help you learn exactly how to become a happier runner and achieve your personal best. The text uses proven coaching methods to teach you how to run faster, run longer and stay healthy. There are also real stories from successful athletes who have had personal breakthroughs as they learn to love the process of running. You will also learn how to adapt your running based on personal lifestyle and goals. As well as how to avoid setbacks from injury. Whether you're battling burnout, returning after injury or simply just new to running and want to enjoy it, the science-based guidance in The Happy Runner helps you get faster, go longer and live stronger.

A profound meditation on what running can teach us about our limits and our lives by a record-setting distance runner who is now the CEO of The Atlantic. For Nicholas Thompson, running has always been about something more than putting one foot in front of another. He ran his first mile at age five, using it as a way to connect with his father as his family fell apart. As a young man, it was a sport that transformed, and then shook, his sense of self-worth. In his 30s, it was a way of coping with a profound medical scare. By his early 40s, Thompson had many accomplishments. He was the Editor in Chief of a major magazine; a devoted husband and father; and a passionate runner. But he was haunted by the recent death of his brilliant, complicated father and the crack-up that derailed his father's life. Had the intensity and ambition he'd inherited made a personal crisis inevitable for him as well? Then a chance offer gave him the opportunity to train for the Chicago Marathon with elite coaches. Giving himself over to the sport more fully than ever before, he discovered that aging didn't necessarily put you on an unbroken trajectory of decline. For seven years after his father died, Thompson transforms his body to perform at its highest capacity, and the profound discipline and awareness he builds along the way changes every aspect of his life. Throughout the narrative, he weaves in stories of remarkable men and women who have used the sport to transcend some of the hardest moments in life. The Running Ground is a story about fathers, sons, and the most basic and most beautiful of sports.

Running technique is often an afterthought for many runners, one that's not thought about until an injury or plateau stops them achieving their goals. Running Form highlights how important proper technique can be to elevating performance. Author Owen Anderson has coached several elite runners from around the world. In his new book, he identifies the components of good form, including foot strike, stance time and posture. These help runners understand where to make small changes that improve performance.Readers are then able to analyse their form and apply specific drills and exercises using a basic video equipment or a smartphone. The guide features numerous photographs that help readers clearly identify the correct angles and movements need for sound technique. Running Form gives readers all they need to perfect their running technique and train consistently.

The ultimate stretching guide, designed to help runners of all abilities run further, avoid injuries and achieve better times.Stretching is an incredibly important aspect of running and yet it is frequently overlooked or poorly executed. This book details and explains all the stretches that can ease pain, build strength and enhance running performance.Written by the globally respected physiotherapist, Paul Hobrough, who works with Olympic and World Champion athletes, The Runner's Expert Guide to Stretching will help runners to understand their bodies, identify weaknesses and develop a natural defence against injury.With easy-to-understand explanations of anatomy and physiology, and a comprehensive directory of running stretches, runners of any age or ability will find an ideal range of stretches, clearly organised by body part, as well as a detailed strength and conditioning programme.With more than 2 million of us running at least once a week in the UK alone, this is the go-to guide for every runner.

Since the outstanding success of his New Zealand athletes Snell, Halberg, and Magee at the 1960 Rome Olympics, Arthur Lydiard's name has been synonymous with the best training methods used by the world's top middle- and long-distance runners. Arthur Lydiard's methods are just as relevant today as they were 60 years ago and are still used by top athletes looking to enhance their performance.This new edition presents Lydiard's high-performance training techniques and includes systematic, detailed training programs based on his definition of fitness. Each runner can tailor the programs to his or her goal. Also included are tips for the best running gear, nutrition, preventing injury, and therapy, and the book even delves into the relationship between the coach and the athlete-making it a must-have for all runners and coaches

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 running with donkeys, he sets out to give Sherman something worth living for.With the aid of Christopher's menagerie on his farm in rural Pennsylvania, his wife Mika and their friends and neighbours including the local Amish population, Sherman begins to build trust in Christopher. To give him a purpose, they start to run together. But what Sherman gains in confidence and meaning is something we all need: a connection with nature, the outdoors, with movement. And as Christopher learns, the side benefits of exercise and animal contact are surprising, helping with mental and physical health in unexpected ways.

Have you ever wondered about the secret to becoming a better runner? Has your training plateaued and you don't know why? Do you keep getting injured or are you struggling to get back into running after some time out? Have you done a few shorter races but want to progress up to a marathon? Smart Running by Jen and Sim Benson will cut through the jargon and answer all your running questions, helping you to become a fitter, faster and stronger runner.Jen and Sim delve into the science of physiology, psychology, training and nutrition before carefully and clearly explaining how to build yourself a bespoke and customisable training plan - one that moulds around your life and will help you smash your running goals. Thorough workout descriptions are included, so you'll be confident in your training and get the results you're after.The science behind recovery, hydration, and strength and conditioning work is explained, along with how to choose the best and most sustainable kit for your adventures. Tips for race-day nerves, psychological skills to help your running, how to prevent and deal with injuries, running in the heat and cold, and finding the best routes are all covered, along with specific considerations for female and older runners.

Runner's World Guide To Adventure Racing

Take your runner's high to new heights with tips and advice from radio presenter and host of RunPod Jenni Falconer. There is nothing quite like the runner's high you experience after pulling on your running shoes, getting outside and finding your stride; and with Jenni Falconer's advice and encouragement in your back pocket you will be ready to hit your favourite route with even more bounce in your step.Packed with research and stories from real runners, Runner's High covers everything you need to build your running routine, overcome setbacks, discover the joy of running slowly and experience the power of finding your own running community.Whether you are a seasoned marathon runner or just starting your journey, this book will remind you of all the incredible benefits running has to offer, not just for your body, but your mind too.

Lore of Running gives you incomparable detail on physiology, training, racing, injuries, world-class athletes, and races.Author Tim Noakes blends the expertise of a physician and research scientist with the passion of a dedicated runner to answer the most pressing questions for those who are serious about the sport:-How your body systems respond to training, the effects of different training methods, how to detect and avoid overtraining, and genetic versus trainable potential-How to train for the 10K up through ultramarathon with detailed programs from Noakes and several leading running experts-How to prevent and treat injuries, increase your strength and flexibility, and use proper nutrition for weight control and maximum performance You'll also find a candid analysis of supplements and ergogenic effects and training aids. The book includes new interviews with 10 world-class runners who share their secrets to success and longevity in the sport. Features on legendary figures and events in running history provide fascinating insights.And that's just scratching the surface. Lore of Running is not only the biggest and best running publication on the planet. It's the one book every runner should own.

Runner's World Run Less, Run Faster

Whether you're a casual jogger, a beginner looking to train seriously for the first time or an experienced runner hoping to improve your time, there is a better way to train than relentlessly pounding miles.Suitable for runners of any level training for any distance, Build Your Running Body includes:- Over 150 workouts, from weight-training to resistance work - Exercises to prevent injury - The best methods to rehabilitate common problems- Nutrition guidance - Almost 400 photos to make following the programme as easy as possible- Interviews and tips from leading runners and coaches - Strategy for the weeks leading up to a raceFor the beginner or the athlete looking for a personal best, Build Your Running Body is a comprehensive guide of coaching wisdom and accessible advice.

Run faster, stronger, and longer-and remain injury free. With Mastering Running, regardless of your age, optimal performance and new personal bests await. Cathy Utzschneider, highly accomplished and renowned masters runner and coach, has created the definitive guide for runners, athletes, and fitness buffs. Runners from 30 to 100 will benefit from the targeted approach that covers these aspects: • Evaluating and refining running form to improve speed and endurance • Exercises, stretches, and routines to prevent common age-related injuries • Training programs for the mile, 5K, 10K, half marathon, and full marathon • Proven strategies, used by today's top runners, that shave seconds off your time Mastering Running contains all the advice and instruction you'd expect from an elite-level coach. With details on segmenting, front running, tapering, recovering, and fueling, Mastering Running is the one guide you'll rely on time and again to achieve your potential.

"Trailrunning Sthlm är en perfekt sommarbok för dig som bor i Stockholm med omnejd, och både är intresserad av lokalhistoria och gärna upplever nya platser springandes."Runner's World "I den här mycket välgjorda och inspirerande boken har de [Annika Strandin Pers och Maja Lagerqvist] samlat 50 av sina favoritlöparrundor. Berättelserna om de här platserna och deras historia ger en extra krydda till boken. ... Trailrunning Sthlm passar både nybörjare och erfarna löpare."BTJ Löpträning innebär ofta att slita på i samma runda, vecka efter vecka. Jaga tider och räkna kilometer. Traillöpning - att springa på skogsstigar - är väsensskilt. Att bara vara här och nu och låta skogen överraska. I Stockholm är skogen ofta närmare än man kan tro. Här har vi upptäckt och samlat stockholmsnära terrängspår och vandringsleder där vi upplevt, förundrats, kämpat, snubblat, grubblat och skrattat oss igenom timmar och mil av skogsstigar. Boken presenterar 50 trailrundor som ligger max en timmes bilresa från Stockholms innerstad. Det här är en inspirerande guidebok där text, fotografier och kartor hjälper dig att hitta ut, och hitta rätt. Dessutom betraktar vi med kulturgeografens blick landskapen vi rör oss i. Här får du följa med in i några av platsernas spännande och ibland udda förflutna. Stockholms många skogsspår möjliggör verkligen upplevelselöpning i vardagen. Upptäckarglädjen i kombination med det fokus i nuet som krävs för att springa över stigarnas stenar och rötter gör varje träningspass unikt och till ett möte med nya platser. Du ska inte ut och träna, du ska ut på äventyr!

'A cracking read' - Jojo MoyesFrom the BBC news to the Marathon des Sables, this is an inspiring journey into running from one of the UK's best-known broadcasters.The marathon bug had bitten. I discovered I loved the training, the discipline and the structure that it brought to my life as well as the realisation that despite being in my early 40s, I was getting faster. My confidence grew too. At a time when I felt unsure of my footing at work, running was starting to make me feel steadier on my feet and in my mind. Could I go faster?At the age of 40, BBC broadcaster Sophie Raworth assumed she was too old to start running. She had done no exercise for decades. But after seeing a friend do the London Marathon, Sophie decided to give it a go. Collapsing two miles from the finish line, her first attempt was a disaster. But she picked herself up and kept going on a path that would take her to races all over the world, across the Alps and even to the Sahara Desert for the famous 150-mile Marathon des Sables.Along the way Sophie discovered great friends, unexpected strength, new confidence, and deep resilience that has helped her deal with some of the toughest challenges, both at work and in life.Running on Air will show you that you can do so much more than you ever believed, just by putting one foot in front of the other.

Ultramarathon Man is the story of where it all began for Dean Karnazes: the mind-boggling adventures of his nonstop treks through the shoe-melting inferno of Death Valley, the lung-freezing ferocity of the South Pole, and the awe-inspiring beauty of the towering peaks and craggy canyons of the Sierra Nevada.With an insight and candour rarely seen in sports memoirs, he uncovers how he merges the solitary, manic, self-absorbed life of hard-core ultrarunning with a full-time job, a wife and two children, and how running has made him who he is today: a man with an ironclad body, a teenager's energy and a champion's wisdom.In this updated and revised edition of the sportswriting classic, Karnazes has added an afterword full of lessons learned. He gives personal details on the essential pillars of health - fitness, diet and sleep. What does he eat, what supplements does he take, what kind of mattress does he sleep on? Ageing well takes work and the man who hasn't stopped for three decades is now sharing the tips and learnings that have helped him keep going, mile after gruelling mile.

Achieve peak running performance with Coach Coogan.Good racing doesn't just happen. It's a skill that must be honed with training and hard work. In Personal Best Running, Coach Mark Coogan shares his successful formula for running fast-while staying healthy and happy-without running taking over your life.Coach Coogan has excelled in running as both an athlete and coach, producing numerous Olympic and champion runners. His success is founded in his belief that long-term running success is impossible if you're not training and racing in the right environment and that running should never come at the expense of your overall physical or mental health. In addition to training strategies that will shave minutes off your time, Coach Coogan will also show you how to sleep and eat properly, surround yourself with supportive people, psychologically navigate setbacks and challenges, lower your injury risk, and have a life outside of running.Get the physical and psychological strategies needed to build an aerobic base, balance hard work and recovery, achieve good running form, and turn adversity into an advantage. Learn the importance of strengthening and warm-up exercises, and master running drills that will make you a stronger runner. Plus, access the 30 online video clips that showcase the exercises and drills in action.Coogan provides numerous training schedules for the mile, 5K, 10K, half marathon, and marathon as well as schedules for running multiple races in a short period of time. For each distance, choose the length of training (from 6 weeks to 16 weeks) and weekly mileage range. The plans are supplemented with training and racing tips to help you better understand how to apply the concepts to your own running strategy.You'll also get a personal look at what successful runners do as Coach Coogan shares some of his own experiences as a runner and coach. And you'll draw plenty of motivation and inspiration from the athlete profiles of eight of his accomplished runners, including Drew Piazza, Alexi Pappas, and Elle St. Pierre.If you want to run better and race faster, now is your chance to train with Coach Coogan and Personal Best Running.Earn continuing education credits! A continuing education exam that uses this book is also available. It may be purchased separately, or as part of a package that includes both the book and the exam.

Denna sammanställning av fakta i bokens inledande del är avsedd som ett bidrag till samlad kunskap om begreppet Styrka och snabbhet. Först behandlas snabbhet ur ett allmänt perspektiv, med olika styrkebegrepp, träningsprinciper, planering samt övningsförråd, som också kan läsas separat. Därefter omfattar boken främst sprinterlöpningens teknik och träning men dessutom längdhopp. Ett avsnitt dokumenterar svenske elitsprintern Henrik Olaussons erfarenhet från sprinterträning i Houston, USA under ledning av Tom Tellez (tränare, för Carl Lewis). Efterföljande sammanfattning av sprintertekniken med hjälp av ett flertal biomekaniska studier, dokumenterar en idealteknikmodell. Detta leder slutligen fram till att författaren föreslår en ny specifik styrketräning för snabbhet - Powersprint®. Boken är nu 2021 omfattande bearbetad och uppdaterad på det senaste kunskapen om sprintelöpninens teknik och träning. En manual beskriver bl.a nu detaljerat hur man använder Powersprintmaskinen.

Guide to Running Your First Marathon

"Nu kan det väl inte bli svårare?" Vi kämpar femtio, sextio meter åt gången medan solen steker oss, vi stannar, vilar och dricker vatten. Men det blir svårare; stigen blir brantare, smalare och bitvis full med vassa stenar. Oron för att vagnen ska få punktering igen gnager. Paniken lurar bakom pannbenet. Omöjligheterna staplas i huvudet. Varför gör jag det här, varför? Den femtonde maj 2022 satte sig Cecilia och Robert på flyget till Sicilien för att påbörja sin äventyrssemester. Planen var att springa från Palermo till Cecilias hemby Sjuntorp. Några avrådde dem. Sa att äventyret inte var möjligt med Roberts diabetes och celiaki. Tyckte det var dumt med Cecilias höft och hälproblem. Stundtals tvivlade de och tvingades söka efter svar på varför de prövade sig, men oftast kände de sig privilegierade. Tre månader och tvåhundranittio mil, steg för steg, där det långsamma sättet att färdas vidgade vyerna och skapade en närvaro som upptog nästintill all plats. Som de själva säger: Snacka om semester! BTJ ger betyget bra [...] Vi får också ta del av parets lycka över de vackra omgivningarna, sköna vilodagar, gästfriheten och hur privilegierade de känner sig som får uppleva äventyret. Cecilia och Robert skriver vartannat kapitel i boken.[...] är boken läsvärd och fascinerande för fler än löparfantasten. [...]. Lektör Kajsa Sandin, BTJ-häftet nr 17, 2024.

Runner's World Big Book of Marathon and Half-Marathon Training

Denna guidebok vänder sig till vandrare, löpare och klättrare som vill uppleva det storslagna Sarek. Boken är tänkt som ett komplett planeringsverktyg för en lyckad fjälltur. Eftersom Sarek, till skillnad från andra fjällområden i Sverige, inte är anpassat för turism är det extra viktigt planera sin tur utifrån Sareks speciella förutsättningar. • Förstahandsinformation om olika färdvägar i Sarek. • Beskrivningar av terrängen i dalgångarna, nedbrutet till segment som kan kombineras till olika rutter. • Detaljerade beskrivningar av cirka 50 toppar av olika svårighetsgrad. • 15 topptraverser av olika svårighetsgrad, från vandring till klättring. • Alla detaljer du behöver för att genomföra Sarek- och Pårtetraversen. • Förslag på vadställen över vattendrag. • Kartor och bilder som illustrerar terrängen. • Receptet för att korsa Sarek med lätt ryggsäck. En modern packlista och reflektioner kring utrustningsval. • Tips kring fjällsäkerhet, matplanering och fjällfärdsel i modern stil. • Praktisk information om transporter till och från Sarek. Författaren Karl-Johan Piehl har tidigare skrivit en engelskspråkig guidebok om Sarek. Denna svenska bok är kraftigt utbyggd med nya rutter och dessutom har avsnitten om lättviktspackning och fjällfärdsel utökats för att ge ett komplett recept på modern fjällfärdsel i Sarek.

This no-nonsense guide shows you how an understanding of anatomy and biomechanics, coupled with the latest strengthening exercises and rehab protocols, can keep you running injury-free for a long time to come.Each time your foot hits the ground while running, an impact force averaging three times your weight travels through your body at more than 200 miles per hour, causing your bones to vibrate and tendons to stretch. When you consider that the average runner strikes the ground more than 10,000 times per hour, this translates into a remarkable amount of force that needs to be absorbed and explains why nearly 50% of recreational runners are injured each year.The purpose of this book is to show you that impact forces are not necessarily harmful. By modifying your running form and doing specific exercises to improve tendon resiliency, not only can you effectively absorb these forces, but you can also store and return a significant percentage of them in the form of elastic recoil. Besides reducing your risk of injury, efficiently storing and returning energy can allow you to run faster and with less effort. With more than 200 illustrations and 300 references, this book will help you do the following: Perform an at-home gait analysis to make specific changes in your running form that can reduce impact forces and improve performance Decrease your risk of injury by identifying problems with strength, flexibility, and neuromotor coordination using specific functional tests Incorporate new exercises to enhance the storage and return of energy in your tendons Select the running shoe that is right for you Treat 25 of the most common running-related injuries with the most up-to-date, scientifically founded treatment protocols available

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. Dreyer's training principles are broken down step-by-step to accommodate all levels of runners.

Efter att Haruki Murakami sålt sin jazzbar för att ägna sig åt skrivande på heltid började han springa för att hålla sig i form. Ett år senare sprang han ensam den klassiska stärckan från Aten till Marathon i stekande sol. Vad jag pratar om när jag pratar om löpning är Murakamis mest personliga bok och innehåller minnen och reflektioner från ett liv av löpning, fyllt av målmedvetenhet, värkande muskler och uppladdningar inför ständigt nya maratonlopp. Löpningen blir för honom en sammanbindande punkt i tillvaron - och på så sätt blir en text om löpning också en text om hans romaner och hans skrivande. Haruki Murakami, född 1949 i Kyoto, är en av dagens mest omtalade och hyllade författare. Genom att förena popkultur med en egensinnig magisk realism har han med sina romaner och novellsamlingar väckt stor uppmärksamhet och fått hängivna läsare världen över.

Funderar du på att börja springa, men har svårt att komma igång? Eller har du redan sprungit ett tag och vill ta din löpning till en ny nivå? Är du trött på intervaller och vill få idéer till nya löppass? Kanske är du nyfiken på vad som krävs för att ställa upp i ett tävlingslopp eller ett ultradistanslopp?Rune Larsson, en av Sveriges mest kända ultradistanslöpare, delar här med sig av sin kunskap och sina erfarenheter från ett helt liv med löpning. Han reder ut vilken utrustning du behöver, vilka olika sorters löpträning som finns och diskuterar träningsupplägg för såväl nybörjare som elitlöpare. Han berättar också om mental träning och ger konkreta råd om hur du kan lägga upp strategin inför olika lopp.Runes filosofi är att löpträning ska vara så enkel och livsbejakande som möjligt oavsett om du siktar mot eliten och vill springa dig till meriter på ultradistans eller precis har börjat löpträna, är det viktigt att du hittar löparglädjen! Rune Larsson har vunnit det 246 kilometer långa Spartathlon tre gånger, rott över Atlanten och sprungit tvärs över Amerika utan support. Idag är han en flitigt anlitad föreläsare. Löparglädje är en originalpocket och innehåller tips och inspiration till löparglädje - från motion till ultradistans.