Böcker om löpning

Training plans for road runners. Renowned running authority, coach and best-selling author Pete Pfitzinger has teamed up with Philip Latter, senior writer for Running Times, to produce this essential training guide covering the most popular race distance, including the 5K, 10K and half marathon. Faster Road Racing provides a series of easy-to-follow programmes aimed at giving runners ongoing improvements in their race performances. It contains detailed plans for specific distances as well as exp

Sunday Times Sports Book of the Year Shortlisted for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award Winner - Best New Writer category at the British Sports Book Awards After 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

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 beh

Bli den bästa versionen av dig själv som löpare! Oavsett om du springer 3 kilometer eller 5 mil på asfalt eller trail så kommer den här boken förändra synen på din löpning och ge dig en djupare motivation och mening med det du gör.¤ Skyrunner ¤ handlar om så mycket mer än att springa i bergen. Det handlar om en livsstil, och ett förhållningssätt till livet, löpning och naturen, om storheten i det oändliga likväl som i det lilla. Om lätthet och lek, om hängivenhet. Om att resan trots allt är

Eleri Fowler, the illustrator of Joyous Blooms to Color and My Mother, My Heart, returns with a coloring book all about the lively pleasures of spring. Bold Springtime to Color is full of sweet things that remind us of the sunny, revitalizing season. Beautiful pen-and-ink designs, including early blooms, delicately patterned butterflies, and inspirational quotes from some of your favorite writers, all are waiting for your creative touch. Bold Springtime to Color's large, 10x10 interior has 96 black-and-white pages printed on heavy paper stock, good for colored pencils and most markers. A perfect gift for loved ones, this sturdy and brilliantly illustrated coloring book will delight. The tens of thousands of fans of Eleri Fowler's Joyous Blooms to Color have embraced it with such words as 'beautiful,' 'a keepsake,' 'a delightful escape from reality,' and much more. Bold Springtime to Color is sure to earn the same sort of praise.

Ultramarathons don't leave much room for mistakes. Don't learn the hard way: get a jump on training for an ultramarathon with Hal Koerner's Field Guide to Ultrarunning, a comprehensive handbook to running 30 to 100 miles and beyond, written by one of the most experienced and recognized athletes in the sport.Hal Koerner is among America's best ultrarunners with podium results in more than 90 ultramarathons. In his smart, down-to-earth handbook, Koerner shares hard-earned wisdom, field-tested habits, and insider tips to help you prepare for your ultra.You'll find guidance on exactly what you need to know to prepare for ultramarathon, including:best gear for ultrarunningfueling and hydration guidelineschoosing an ultratrail-running techniquefirst-aid advicebeating altitude, storms, and heatrace-day game planscrew and pacer tipsmental strategies to get you to the finish lineThe guide offers three detailed training plans to prepare for 50K, 50-mile to 100K, and 100-mile ultramarathons.Start your ultra with confidence and finish it strong with Hal Koerner's Field Guide to Ultrarunning!

Göran Wallin har gett ut sin bok Jojje den meningssökande löparen. En bok som handlar om livet efter en svår trafikolycka som gav honom bestående skador. Han var först multihandikappad. Det var en början på svår löpning mellan alla olika instanser i samhället. Boken handlar även om glädjen över livet och att springa maraton efter maraton. En högaktuell bok.

Mindful Thoughts for Runners explores the ways in which running offers us an opportunity to deepen our levels of awareness, lifting our souls as well as our endorphin levels! Part of the Mindful Thoughts series, this beautifully illustrated little book meditates on all aspects of running, including: Running rituals The running community Running for charity Dealing with injury The power of breath Listening to the body . . . and much more Running can be a spiritually enriching activity, as wel

Old-school marathon training plans ask runners to crank out 70 to 100 miles a week. It's no wonder those who make it to the start line are running ragged. Smart Marathon Training maps out a healthier, more economical approach to training that emphasizes quality over quantity. This innovative program eliminates junk miles, paring down training to three essential runs per week and adding a dynamic strength and cross-training program to build overall fitness. Runners will train for their bes

'Most of the serious thinking I have done over the past twenty years has been done while running.' Mark Rowlands has run for most of his life. He has also been a professional philosopher. And for him the two - running and philosophising - are inextricably connected. In Running with the Pack he tells us about the most significant runs of his life: from the entire day he spent running as a boy in Wales, to the runs along French beaches and up Irish mountains with his beloved wolf Brenin, and t

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

Discover the hard science that will help you run faster, endure for longer, and avoid injury. Analyse your running style and learn how to enhance your gait for optimum efficiency and safety. Transform your performance with exercises targeting strength, flexibility, and recovery - each exercise annotated to reveal the muscle mechanics so you know you're getting it right. Understand the science behind your body's energy systems and how to train to maximise energy storage and conversion. Follow

Intresset för löpning är enormt - miljontals svenskar löptränar regelbundet. Men trots att kunskapen om löpträning har utvecklats radikalt de senaste tio åren tränar de allra flesta motionärer likadant som de alltid har gjort. Bilden av att långdistanslöpning bara handlar om kondition lever kvar. I löpartidningar, böcker om löpning och på löpbloggar är det fullt av tips om intervaller, tröskelträning och pulsklockor. Däremot diskuteras sällan löpteknik. Få känner till att de suveräna kenyanska l

Intresset för löpning som tränings- och tävlingsform är stort och man kan ställa sig frågan varför det har blivit så populärt. Kanske beror det på de positiva hälsoeffekterna, gemenskapen och enkelheten att utöva. Ett par löparskor och träningskläder så är du igång!Den här boken ger dig som löpare rätt verktyg till att träna effektivare och prestera mer, vare sig du är på motions- eller elitnivå. Boken rekommenderas även till dig som är tränare, idrottslärare, löpcoach, fysioterapeut eller på annat sätt idrottsmedicinskt involverad. Du som utövar någon annan idrott där löpning är en viktig prestationsparameter kan också få användning av innehållet. Med tydlig vetenskaplig förankring får du läsa om allt ifrån löparens fysiologi och grundläggande träningsprinciper till avancerad stegring av träning, återhämtningsstrategier, säsongsplanering och tävlingstaktik. Ta även del av det senaste inom skador och symtom som drabbar löparen samt de mest effektiva behandlingsalternativen.Boken är skriven efter en enkel modell som bygger på nyckelorden Förstå, Tillämpa och Justera. Förståelse är ett viktigt första steg om du vill få ut maximalt av den tid du lägger ner på att träna löpning. Att okritiskt träna efter färdiga program kan hindra dig från att utvecklas effektivt och nå din fulla potential som löpare. Med förståelse har du möjlighet att göra rätt och träna effektivt. Genom att tillämpa kunskapen upptäcker du hur din kropp reagerar vid olika typer av träning. Du kan då justera träningen med målet att förbättra prestationsförmågan.Med rätt verktyg är du din bästa tränare. Med rätt verktyg kan du träna effektivare och bli en bättre löpare. Rätt verktyg är den här boken.

Kjell-Erik Ståhl och Tommy Persson är Sveriges genom tiderna snabbaste maratonlöpare. De långa skåningarna var konkurrenterna på 1980-talet och segrade i internationella maratonlopp. Tillsammans dominerar de fortfarande statistiken över de främsta svenska resultaten och Kjell-Erik Ståhls rekord från 1983 står sig fortfarande. Vad gjorde att de blev så framgångsrika och hur kommer det sig att deras tider ännu står sig i ett svenskt perspektiv trots att fler än någonsin springer maratonlop

Writer Chris Lear follows the University of Colorado cross-country team through an unforgettable NCAA season in this book. Allowed 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 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 promise, with Olympic hopeful A

»Miranda Kvist bjuder på lättlästa och inspirerande berättelser från sin egen resa från att hata löpning till att se löpningen som sin livsstil. Det är svårt att inte smittas av hennes entusiasm och engagemang och lätt att ta till sig hennes huvudbudskap: man kan komma hur långt som helst om man bara tar första steget.« Linda Ljungskog, BTJTillhör du dem som låter osynliga hinder begränsa dig själv och ditt liv? Tror du inte att du kan bestiga höga berg, springa ultralopp i ök

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 runners than ever before, the popularity of half-marathons has grown i

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.

Now revised, expanded and updated, '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 for example, 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 and how to prevent and treat injuries, increase your strength and flexibility, and use proper nutrition for weight control and maximum performance details are also included. 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. It 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.

From the author of the bestseller Eat and Run, a thrilling memoir about his grueling, exhilarating, and immensely inspiring 46-day run to break the speed record for the Appalachian Trail. Scott Jurek is one of the world's best known and most beloved ultrarunners. Renowned for his remarkable endurance and speed, accomplished on a vegan diet, he's finished first in nearly all of ultrarunning's elite events over the course of his career. But after two decades of racing, training, speaking, and touring, Jurek felt an urgent need to discover something new about himself. He embarked on a wholly unique challenge, one that would force him to grow as a person and as an athlete: breaking the speed record for the Appalachian Trail. North is the story of the 2,189-mile journey that nearly shattered him. When he set out in the spring of 2015, Jurek anticipated punishing terrain, forbidding weather, and inevitable injuries. He would have to run nearly 50 miles a day, every day, for almost seven weeks. He knew he would be pushing himself to the limit, that comfort and rest would be in short supply -- but he couldn't have imagined the physical and emotional toll the trip would exact, nor the rewards it would offer. With his wife, Jenny, friends, and the kindness of strangers supporting him, Jurek ran, hiked, and stumbled his way north, one white blaze at a time. A stunning narrative of perseverance and personal transformation, North is a portrait of a man stripped bare on the most demanding and transcendent effort of his life. It will inspire runners and non-runners alike to keep striving for their personal best.

As a distance runner, are you tired of long, slow runs? Do you often feel sluggish and flat and, despite doing your regular long runs, can never quite improve on your personal best times? If so, The Easy Interval Method may be just the book for you! Written by Klaas Lok, a 24-time Dutch national champion (on the cover photo running in front of Steve Ovett, former British world record holder and Olympic champion), the Easy Interval Method challenges many of the usual training protocols and gui

Top five Best Books About Running, Runner's World Magazine Top three Best Books About Running, readers of Runner's World Magazine (December 2009) In RUNNING WITH THE BUFFALOES, writer Chris Lear follows the University of Colorado cross-country team through an unforgettable NCAA season. Allowed 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 promise, with Olympic hopeful Adam Goucher poised for his first-ever NCAA cross-country title, and the University of Colorado shooting for its first-ever national team title. But in the rigorous world of top-level collegiate sports, blind misfortune can sabotage the dreams of individuals and teams alike. In a season plagued by injury and the tragic loss of a teammate, the Buffaloes were tested as never before. What these men managed to achieve in the face of such adversity is the stuff of legend and glory.With passion and suspense, Lear captures the lives of these young men and offers a glimpse of what drives a gifted runner like Adam Goucher and a great coach like Mark Wetmore. Like Lance Armstrong's It's Not About the Bike, RUNNING WITH THE BUFFALOES is at once a glowing celebration of a sport and an inspiration to anyone who has ever had the courage to beat the odds and follow a dream.

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 Gu

Ha roligare - bli bättreLär dig att bli din egen tränare. Med hjälp av de erfarenheter, exempel på träningspass och träningsprogram som finns i boken kan du utvecklas till en snabbare löpare. Du är en unik individ och kan hitta din väg framåt i löpningen med hjälp av kunskap, glädje och enkelhet. Här är tipsen som hjälper dig oavsett om du sprungit i många år eller är nybörjare. Det här är en bok om löpträning med en enskild löpares syn på det. Det är inga absoluta sanningar som

The ultimate celebration of ultra-running, this is an inspiration for anyone who has ever dreamed of running beyond on the world's most beautiful and testing races. Exclusive interviews with elite runners and stunning, and unique photography captures the world's most iconic ultra races. With maps and profiles for each race, and filled with striking and evocative images capturing the action and drama of the races - and the men and women who run them - Running Beyond is a beautiful homage to the

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 Marath

From a two-time Olympic coach and creator of the Pose Method who has trained the running elite, an essential guide for all runners seeking to go faster and farther without injury Christopher McDougall's Born to Run--and the wildly popular natural running trend it sparked--changed the way we think about running, but it has also prompted many questions: Have we been running the wrong way? And, have we been running in the wrong kind of shoe? What is the safest type of foot strike? How many types are there? And what is a foot strike anyway? No existing guide has clearly addressed these concerns--until now. The Running Revolution provides both beginning and experienced runners with everything they need to know in order to safely and efficiently transition to and master a safer and more biomechanically efficient way of running that is guaranteed to improve performance and minimize wear and tear on the body. More than a one-size-fits-all guide, The Running Revolution provides readers with clear instructions, complete with helpful illustrations, that they can easily integrate into their unique running histories in order to run safely, intelligently, and efficiently for many years to come.

Är du en inbiten löparräv eller nybörjare som siktar på att springa ditt första motionslopp? Oavsett vilket finns det mängder med tips och tricks som gör din löpning både roligare och bättre.Petra Månström, känd löparprofil, kommer här med sina bästa råd i form av 100 löparhacks. För hennes del började löpningen med ett impulsivt beslut att springa ett maraton när chefen på tidningen hon jobbade på frågade om någon kunde tänka sig att springa Stockholm Marathon och blogga om det.Och trots att hon idag verkligen hittat sin grej i löpningen slår hon ett slag för en mindre prestationsinriktad träning.Att det ska vara känslan i kroppen efter passet som räknas, inte hur långt eller snabbt du sprungit. Eller att löpningen - och våra kroppar - mår bra av att vi går lite emellanåt på långpasset.Här finns knepen som underlättar på tävling, hur du finslipar din löpteknik, får en roligare stund på löpbandet eller varierar dina löprundor. Men framför allt hur du kan hitta en hållbar träning, där du får ihop träningen med livet och undviker skador.Löpning behöver inte vara blodsmak i munnen - det är bara att springa lite smartare helt enkelt!

In Running Rewired, America's leading endurance sports physical therapist and coach shares a program for runners to become stronger, faster, and more durable. Jay Dicharry distills cutting-edge biomechanical research into 15 workouts any runner can slot into their training program to begin seeing real results in about 6 weeks. For better or worse, your body drives your running form.Running Rewired will show you how to shed old injuries, mobility problems, weaknesses and imbalances and rewire your body-brain movement patterns. You'll rebuild your movement and transform your running within one season.Through his work with athletes at REP Lab and top university sports performance clinics, Dicharry has found that strength training alone is inadequate for runners. To develop the four essential movement skills required for faster, safer running, runners must practice better movement as they build strength. In Running Rewired, you'll use* 11 self-tests for joint mobility, posture stability, rotation, and alignment* 83 exercises to fix blocks, move with precision, build strength, and improve power* 15 rewire workouts to amplify any training plan from 5K to ultramarathonDicharry's Running Rewired combines the best of real-world coaching and a physical therapy approach to strength and mobility for better running. You'll find your personal best running form and become a faster, more durable runner.

Christopher McDougall's new running partner, Sherman, is ill-tempered, obstinate, and often so uncooperative that Christopher leads him with a rope. Sherman is also a donkey. After rescuing Sherman from a neglectful owner and almost certain death, Christopher McDougall plunges into the world of Burro Racing -- running a marathon accompanied by a Donkey. His aim is to rehabilitate Sherman, to give him purpose, and to participate in the World Championship Pack Burro Race in Fairplay, Colorado, where Burro Racing was invented. But along the way, as McDougall learns how to care for his new companion and meets the men and women who have fallen in love with Burro Racing, he discovers how working with animals can teach profound lessons about what it means to be human.

Put on your running shoes - it's time to hit the road, the trails and the great outdoors. In this comprehensive runner's companion, you'll find 50 of the world's greatest running routes - from short city runs and must-do marathons to cross-country trails and challenging ultras - plus a further 150 courses around the globe to satisfy runners of all abilities. Each run is accompanied by stunning photos and a map and toolkit of practical details - where to start and finish, how to get there, w

"I've learned so much from Richard about marathon running. If you want to run a marathon, or a faster one, you have to read his book!" Haile Gebrselassie, first athlete to run a sub-2:04 Marathon "Richard's achievements as a world-class distance runner speak for themselves. His success came from a meticulous approach to training and from knowing how to get the best out of himself in his races." Paula Radcliffe, women's marathon world record holder (2:15:25, London 2003) Wri

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. His training plans precipitated an athletic revolution, stressing physiological conditioning as a prerequisite to sporting effort and long-duration, even-pace running at a strong speed as the means of achieving success. Arthur Lydiard instructed runners and coaches in Finland, Mexico, Venezuela, Denmark, Japan, the United States, and New Zealand for more than 50 years and had continued to experiment and refine his methods.Running with Lydiard contains expanded information on exercise physiology, diet, injury prevention and cure, discussion of Lydiard's methods, and revised training schedules.

Jeff Galloways injury-free marathon training program has helped hundreds of thousands of runners of all abilities. His training schedules have inspired the second wave of marathoners who follow the Galloway RUN-WALK-RUN, low mileage, three-day suggestions to an over 98% success rate. Runners will explore the RUN-WALK-RUN Method the principles of and mental and physical benefits behind the method. You will learn Jeffs Magic Mile, how to set up a running strategy, mental training, proper form and

Bloomington High School Lions' star goalie Sebastian Hughes should be excited about his senior year: His teammates are amazing, and he's got a coach who doesn't ask anyone to hide their sexuality. But when his estranged childhood-best-friend Emir Shah shows up at summer training camp, Sebastian realizes the team's success may end up in the hands of the one guy who hates him. Determined to reconnect with Emir for the sake of the Lions, he sets out to regain Emir's trust. But to Sebastian's surprise, sweaty days on the pitch, wandering the town's streets, and bonding on the weekends spark more than just friendship between them.

Reviews of The Science of Running: 'The Science of Running sets the new standard for training theory and physiological data. Every veteran and beginner distance coach needs to have this on their book shelf.' -Alan Webb American Record Holder-Mile 3:46.91 'For anyone serious about running, The Science of Running offers the latest information and research for optimizing not only your understanding of training but also your performance. If you want to delve deeper into the world of running and training, this book is for you. You will never look at running the same.' -Jackie Areson, 15th at the 2013 World Championships in the 5k. 15:12 5,000m best If you are looking for how to finish your first 5k, this book isn't for you. The Science of Running is written for those of us looking to maximize our performance, get as close to our limits as possible, and more than anything find out how good we can be, or how good our athletes can be. In The Science of Running, elite coach and exercise physiologist Steve Magness integrates the latest research with the training processes of the world's best runners, to deliver an in depth look at how to maximize your performance. It is a unique book that conquers both the scientific and practical points of running in two different sections. The first is aimed at identifying what limits running performance from a scientific standpoint. You will take a tour through the inside of the body, learning what causes fatigue, how we produce energy to run, and how the brain functions to hold you back from super-human performance. In section two, we turn to the practical application of this information and focus on the process of training to achieve your goals. You will learn how to develop training plans and to look at training in a completely different way. The Science of Running does not hold back information and is sure to challenge you to become a better athlete, coach, or exercise scientist in covering such topics as: - What is fatigue? The latest research on looking at fatigue from a brain centered view. - Why VO2max is the most overrated and misunderstood concept in both the lab and on the track - Why 'zone' training leads to suboptimal performance. - How to properly individualize training for your own unique physiology. - How to look at the training process in a unique way in terms of stimulus and adaptation. - Full sample training programs from 800m to the marathon.

LONGLISTED FOR THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD SHORTLISTED FOR THE CROSS SPORTS BOOK AWARDS BIOGRAPHY OF THE YEAR The definitive biography of one of the greatest, most extraordinary runners and Olympic heroes of all time, from the author of running classic Feet in the Clouds. Emil Zatopek won five Olympic medals, set 18 world records, and went undefeated over 10,000 metres for six years. He redefined the boundaries of endurance, training in Army boots, in snow, in sand, in da

'Run until you can't run anymore. Then run some more. Find a new source of energy and will. Then run even faster.' The words of Scott Jurek, a dominant force - and darling - in the gruelling and growing sport of ultrarunning for more than a decade. In 1999, as a complete unknown, he took the lead in the Western States Endurance Run, a 100-mile jaunt over the Gold Rush trails of America's Sierra Nevada. He went on to win that race seven years in a row. Jurek was also one of the elite runners who

A chronicle of a masochistic but admirable sporting obsession, an insight into one of the oldest extreme sports, and a lyrical tribute to Britain' s mountains and the men and women who live among them, this is the story of fell-running. With an introduction from bestselling author Robert Macfarlane and an epilogue from Richard Askwith, this is a complete portrait of one of the few sports to have remained utterly true to its roots - in which the point is not fame or fortune but to run the ancient

Running is not just a sport. It reconnects us to our bodies and the places in which we live, breaking down our increasingly structured and demanding lives. It allows us to feel the world beneath our feet, lifts the spirit, allows our minds out to play and helps us to slip away from the demands of the modern world. When Vybarr Cregan-Reid set out to discover why running meant so much to so many, he began a journey which would take him out to tread London's cobbled streets, climbing to sites tha

Miljontals människor springer maraton och löpartrenden verkar ha kommit för att stanna även i Sverige. Det arrangeras årligen över 500 maratonlopp runt om i världen och Stockholm maraton är med sina 16 000 deltagare bland de största i Europa. Den norska tränarlegenden Jack Waitz och den skrivande löparmotionären Marit Karlsen delar i den här boken med sig av sina kunskaper och erfarenheter om allt som har med maratonlopp och löparträning att göra. Men boken riktar sig även till den som v

Resemagasinets Vagabonds nya bok 'Världens löpning' är den första boken i sitt slag: en 272 sidig guidebok till löpning i världens städer. Läsaren guidas till totalt 12 städer och 36 olika joggingrundor. För varje stad finns en kort runda, en lång runda och en runda som tar löparen förbi några av stadens mest spännande sevärdheter. Varje runda illustreras med informativa färgkartor och reslust- och motionsinspirerande bilder.Förutom texterna om hur du upptäcker städerna i löparskor bjuder boken på mängder av generella restips, från de bästa hotellen till de bästa restaurangerna och sevärdheterna. I varje kapitel får du dessutom möta en känd löpare med anknytning till staden, som berättar om sina löpartips.Boken är skriven av erfarna reseskribenter som alla jobbar för Vagabond, Sveriges största oberoende resetidning.Städerna som är med i Världens löpning: New York, Bangkok, Prag, London, Berlin, Rio de Janeiro, Köpenhamn, Rom, Paris, Barcelona, Kapstaden och Stockholm.

'Utterly joyous!' - Bryony Gordon 'The funniest book about running I have ever read. In fact it is the only book about running I have ever read, but it is HILARIOUS!' - David Walliams '...insightful, inspiring and laugh-out-loud funny!' - Michael McIntyre 'Pain. Hope. Misery. Joy. All the big stuff. Excellent.' - Dara O Briain 'This book is funny (which I expected) and concerns running (ditto), but it is also exceptionally moving and profound. Don't be fooled: it's not really about completin

Are you a triathlete, runner, cyclist, swimmer, cross-country skier? Learn how to stay healthy, achieve optimal athletic potential, and be injury-free. Dr. Philip Maffetone's approach to endurance offers a truly "individualized" outlook and unique system that emphasizes building a strong aerobic base for increased fat burning, weight loss, sustained energy, and a healthy immune system. Good nutrition and stress reduction are also key to this commonsense, big-picture approach. In addi

In 1982, having sold his jazz bar to devote himself to writing, the author 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. This title presents his portrait.

Just down the road from their families, Deo and his friends play soccer in the dusty fields of Zimbabwe, cheered on by Deo's older brother, Innocent. It is a day like any other... until the soldiers arrive and Deo and Innocent are forced to run for their lives, fleeing the wreckage of their village for the distant promise of safe haven in South Africa. Along the way, they face the prejudice and poverty that greet refugees everywhere, but eventually Deo finds hope, joining dozens of other homeless, displaced teens on the World Cup Street Soccer team--a possible ticket out of extreme hardship to a new life.Captivating and timely, Now Is the Time for Running is a staggering story of survival that follows Deo and his brother on a transformative journey that will stay with readers long after the last page.

When elite ultrarunners have a need for speed, they turn to coach Jason Koop. Now the sport's leading coach makes his highly effective ultramarathon training methods available to ultrarunners of all abilities in his book Training Essentials for Ultrarunning. Ultramarathoners have traditionally piled on the miles or tried an approach that worked for a friend. Yet ultramarathons are not just longer marathons; simply running more will not prepare you for the race experience you want. Ultramarathon requires a new and specific approach to training. Training Essentials for Ultrarunning will revolutionize training for those who want to race an ultramarathon instead of just gutting it out to the finish line.Koop's race-proven ultramarathon program is based on sound science, the most current research, and years of experience coaching the sport's star runners to podium performances. Packed with practical advice and vetted training methods, Training Essentials for Ultrarunning is the new, must-have resource for first-timers and ultramarathon veterans.Runners using Training Essentials for Ultrarunning will gain much more than Koop's training approach:* The science behind ultramarathon performance.* Common ultramarathon failure points and how to solve them.* How to use interval training to focus workouts, make gains, reduce injuries, and race faster.* Simple, effective fueling and hydration strategies.* Koop's A.D.A.P.T. method for making the right decisions to solve a race-day crisis.* How to plan your ultra season for better racing.* Course-by-course coaching guides to iconic U.S. ultramarathons including American River 50, Badwater 135, Hardrock 100, Javelina 100, JFK 50, Lake Sonoma 50, Leadville 100, Vermont 100, Wasatch 100, and Western States 100.* How to achieve your goal, whether it's finishing or winning.A revolution is coming to ultrarunning as ultramarathoners shed old habits and embrace the smarter methods that science and experience show are better. Featuring stories and advice from ultrarunning stars Dakota Jones, Kaci Lickteig, Dylan Bowman, Timothy Olson, and others who work with Koop, Training Essentials for Ultrarunning is the go-to guide for first-time ultrarunners and competitive ultramarathoners.

Göteborgsvarvet, Lidingöloppet, Stockholm Marathon - eller varför inte NY City Marathon? Oavsett vilket långlopp du väljer har du nytta av den här boken. Här får du vår svenske löpexpert och maratonvinnare Anders Szalkais träningsprogram och samlade kunskap för hur du blir en riktigt bra långlöpare. Du får bland annat veta hur långt innan ett lopp du måste börja träna, hur snabbt du kan räkna med att springa maran, vad du ska äta och dricka under loppet samt hur du kan använda en träningsdagbok

World Snooker Champion Ronnie O'Sullivan's frank and honest account of his astonishingly dramatic life.

Running for My Life is not a story about Africa or track and field athletics. It is about outrunning the devil and achieving the impossible faith, diligence, and the desire to give back. It is the American dream come true and a stark reminder that saving one can help to save thousands more.Lopez Lomong chronicles his inspiring ascent from a barefoot lost boy of the Sudanese Civil War to a Nike sponsored athlete on the US Olympic Team. Though most of us fall somewhere between the catastrophic lows and dizzying highs of Lomong's incredible life, every reader will find in his story the human spark to pursue dreams that might seem unthinkable, even from circumstances that might appear hopeless.'Lopez Lomong's story is one of true inspiration. His life is a story of courage, hard work, never giving up, and having hope where there is hopelessness all around. Lopez is a true role model.' ?MICHAEL JOHNSON, Olympic Gold Medalist'This true story of a Sudanese child refugee who became an Olympic star is powerful proof that God gives hope to the hopeless and shines a light in the darkest places. Don't be surprised if after reading this incredible tale, you find yourself mysteriously drawn to run alongside him.' ?RICHARD STEARNS, president, World Vision US and author of THe Hole in Our Gospel