Ekstremsport

David Goggins voksede op i fattigdom, blev mobbet i skolen og fik tæsk af sin far. Da han som 23-årig vejede 140 kilo, besluttede han sig for at tage ansvar for sit eget liv. Med en uhørt vilje og selvdisciplin kom han i topform og skabte sig en militær karriere uden sidestykke.Her fortæller han om sin egen rejse fra taber til superatlet og giver dig opskriften på, hvordan du kan bruge hans metoder. For at forløse dit potentiale kræver det, du er brutalt ærlig over for dig selv, overvinder frygten og smerten og fortsætter, når det gør allermest ondt.

Den 23. maj 2019 blev Rasmus Kragh den første dansker nogensinde til at bestige Mt. Everest, verdens højeste bjerg, uden brug af kunstig ilt. Det var kikset 200 meter fra toppen i både 2017 og 2018, men denne gang gik han hele vejen.EGOTRIP er hans beretning om at sætte sig store mål, bryde grænser og tro på det umulige - også selv om familien beder én om at lade være. Det er en fortælling om store ambitioner og drømme og om at være moderne eventyrer, der tilbringer livsfarlige dage på bjergsiden for at nå sit mål. EGOTRIP er illustreret med Rasmus Kraghs egne fotos fra hans ekspeditioner på Mt. Everest.

I maj 2018 kastede bjergbestigeren Jakob Urth sig ud i et vovestykke af en anden verden, da han med livet som indsats begav sig mod toppen af Mount Everest uden brug af ekstra ilt. I denne enestående og hudløst ærlige beretning guider Jakob Urth læserne 8.848 meter op mod den iskolde tinde, der alene i år har kostet syv mennesker livet – dramaet blev i øvrigt fulgt af TV 2’s kamerahold til en spændende dokumentarserie. I bogen kommer Danmarks dygtigste bjergbestiger desuden ind på andre togter til legendariske bjerge i godt otte kilometers højde, ligesom han humoristisk fortæller om sit eventyrlige liv som guide i nogle af klodens fjerneste afkroge. Glæd dig til en åndeløst spændende fortælling af en eliteidrætsudøver, der ikke er som andre.

Trods en brutal opvækst lykkedes det David Goggins at overvinde sine egne begrænsninger. Her viser han dig, hvordan du også kan opnå meget mere, end du nogensinde troede muligt. Men der er ingen genveje, kun hårdt arbejde og barsk selvindsigt.”Det her er ikke en selvhjælpsbog. Det er et wakeupcall.” David Goggins

Winner of the Cross Sports International Autobiography of the Year awardIn the 1970s, Diana Nyad was widely regarded as the greatest long-distance swimmer in the world and set many world records, such as circling Manhattan Island and crossing the 102.5 miles between the Bahamas and Florida. But one record continually eluded her: becoming the first woman to swim between Cuba and the Florida Keys without a shark cage. Finally, in September 2013, after four failed attempts and at the age of sixty-four, Diana completed the crossing after two days and two nights of continuous swimming - 53 consecutive hours, 110 miles. Millions of people watched her and cried and cheered and were dazzled and amazed by her tenacity and courage. Her memoir, Find a Way, is a dramatic, page-turning account of the epic endurance quest that led to that moment, and is also a galvanizing call to live life boldly, in-the-moment, fearlessly, passionately, with no regrets. What makes this book special is that it not only recounts an astonishing and hard won triumph, though it does tell the story of an extraordinary and improbable victory. What makes this book, and Nyad herself, so incredible is the fact of her monumental courage in the face of failure. Nyad failed, and failed, and failed, and failed, but never gave up, and this memoir shows her unwavering belief in the face of overwhelming odds. It is about perseverance, tenacity and commitment on an epic scale.

In May 2000, a small team of Aspen, Colorado-based sportsmen set out to climb and ski one of the world's highest peaks. Shishapangma, Skiing the Highline: The Account of the First American Ski Descent from an 8000-Meter Peak is the gripping true story of determination and grit in which author Mike Marolt recounts pushing the edge of extreme sports with his twin, Steve, and lifelong buddy Jim Gile. Together, they reached the pinnacle of their progression from childhood climbing and skiing to conquering the highest peaks in the world. In Shishapangma, Skiing the Highline, the mountaineering trio overcome overwhelming odds and threats to their own well-being as they successfully climb and ski Shishipangma, the fourteenth-highest mountain in the world, in what would lay the foundation for a trio that became arguably the most accomplished high altitude skiers in history.

Es heißt, dass nicht das Ziel, sondern der Weg dorthin das Entscheidende ist. Hier sehen wir uns einige der besten und längsten als Test für den menschlichen Geist an.Über majestätischen Vulkanketten in Ecuador, durch Wüsten-Täler in Jordanien oder die schneebedeckte Berglandschaft Japans begleitet dieses Buch in über 20 Langstreckentouren Menschen, die sich ihren Traum von einem einmaligen Reiseerlebnis erfüllt haben.Ob zu Fuß, auf dem Fahrrad, mit dem Boot, dem Pferd, auf Ski oder sogar mit dem Gleitschirm - jedes Fortbewegungsmittel bringt eigene Herausforderungen und Faszination gleichermaßen mit. Alle Abenteuer in Voyages wurden mit dem Sidetracked Magazine zusammengestellt und sind Beweis für menschliche Begeisterungsfähigkeit und die Neugierde, die Grenzen des Machbaren immer ein Stück zu verschieben. Ganz nach dem Motto: Der Weg ist das Ziel!

A helpful guide for young upcoming athletes desiring to achieve a winning mindset and become successful at their respective sport.

LE PARACHUTISME, LE DÉFI DE LA CHUTE LIBRE C'EST QUOI? POURQUOI? À la lecture des mots parachutisme, chute libre, certaines pensées et émotions peuvent s'éveiller en vous.Peut-être pensez-vous: Oh non, ce n'est pas pour moi! J'ai peur des hauteurs, le vertige m'envahit.Franchir la porte ouverte, incapable. Je me pose beaucoup de questions sur ce sport extrême.LE PARACHUTISME?D'OÙ VIENT CETTE IDÉE BIZARRE?MAIS POURQUOI? C'est tout à fait normal. L'inconnu peut provoquer toute une gamme de sensations chez l'être humain. D'un autre côté, ce mot représente peut-être votre prochain défi...Mais d'où vient son origine? C'est quoi au juste, le PARACHUTISMEPour quelles raisons certaines personnes sont-elles attirées par ce sport?Que recherchent-elles?* Venez dé-cou-vrir son origine, son évolution, ses bienfaits et les réponses à vos questions. * Laissez-vous emmener en toute sécurité encore plus loin, en plein vol avec Léane. EXTRAIT 1 : Je vous invite à voyager avec moi à travers les époques, où des passionnés intrépides, les pionniers du ciel, ont vécu. Nous serons transportés par enchantement dans la grande évolution des parachutes, des avions d'aujourd'hui, et dans l'univers fascinant du parachutisme. Dans ses disciplines venez découvrir une très spéciale, le Base, aussi dénommée le Base Jump ou saut extrême. Elle offre une montée d'adrénaline à un niveau très élevé. à ses adeptes endurcis. Cette discipline est extrême et très secrète. Venez découvrir le monde des Base Jumper avec les grands événements annuels comme celui du Jackalope Montréal et celui du Bridge Day en Virginie-Occidentale. Venez connaître des réponses à vos questions sur ce merveilleux sport - Le parachutisme - Le défi de la chute libre. ********

Power lifting training can skyrocket a man's strength, health and confidence. This book is for the mature athlete or fitness enthusiast who wants to experience the huge benefits of power training. Competing is optional. For mature athletes, there are always some risks associated with lifting big iron. Great gains are possible if an athlete follows the training smart system in this book. Training smart involves three distinct things: mastering the athletic skills needed in power lifting doing sport specific conditioning; and mastering proper lifting technique. Here is a preview of what you'll learn...The history and basics of power liftingThe competition liftsThe squatThe bench pressThe dead liftThe program and a sample training cycleFrequent program questionsThe power lifting meetMuch, much more!If you do not have the equipment or the time to do a two a day split with power lifting in the morning and kettle bell in the evening, this manual is not for you. This is a grueling eight week program that I only recommend doing once per year, no more. Prepare to be sore, prepare to eat more, prepare to be tired, and prepare to get really strong!

Whether you're an experienced runner or a complete beginner, this inspiring book will motivate you to train your body and mind to complete one of the hardest physical feats of all—an ultramarathonUltra-races—distances longer than 26.2 miles—aren’t for “normal people.” Normal people have jobs, families, or a million other obligations that do not exist in the world of ultrarunning. Or that’s what Sid Garza-Hillman thought as he faced the starting line of his first 50K.But the more he learned about the sport, the more he realized that ultrarunning is for more than elite athletes: moms, dads, grandparents, young people, old people, people with full-time jobs, and others successfully cross the finish lines of ultra-races around the world every year.In this book, Sid distills the life lessons he's learned from the trails—as a ten-time ultramarathoner and Race Director of the Mendocino Coast 50K—to teach you how to:Move through the fear and mental blocks that prevent you from reaching your goals—on and off the trailSlow down and be present in a world full of endless distractionsTest your mettle and prove you’re stronger than you ever knewCommit to a well-rounded—but realistic and adaptable—training planNot your typical ultramarathon training guide with rigid schedules and prescribed workouts, this book powerfully outlines the invaluable struggles, benefits, and life lessons that await anyone who dares to dive into the world of ultrarunning.

À 52 ans, la vie de notre héroïne prend un tournant inattendu. Alors qu'elle se prépare àune retraite paisible, elle se retrouve attirée par un rêve audacieux: devenir parachutiste.Sans aucun signe avant-coureur, elle décide de se lancer dans l'inconnu et de sauter dansle vide, littéralement.

An inspiring, moving, and unblinking view of a battered climber who refuses to turn his back on the mountains.Born in Bolton, England, Paul Pritchard started climbing when he was 16 years old. In time, he became one of the foremost British climbers of the 1980s and 1990s, climbing difficult routes across the United Kingdom and around the world, including the East Face of Central Tower in Torres del Paine, Patagonia, the first ascent of the West Face of Mount Asgard on Baffin Island, Trango Tower in northern Pakistan, and multiple attempts on the then-unclimbed Shark's Fin on Meru Peak, in the Indian Himalayan region.On Friday, February 13, 1998, Paul's life was dramatically altered when he was struck in the head by a falling boulder while climbing the Totem Pole, a slender sea stack off the coast of Tasmania. He received a traumatic head injury and was left suffering from hemiplegia, which has robbed his right side of movement and continues to play tricks with his speech and memory.A remarkable story that highlights life's surprising gifts and crucial lessons, The Longest Climb chronicles Paul's inspiring journey back to life and reminds us all that "When we spend time in the mountains, we do not escape from our woes. We come home and learn how to accept them."

Successful format: William Nealy products have total sales of nearly 100,000 unitsWilliam Nealy is an iconic figure in the world of extreme sports, best known for his cartoons and as a cult hero who mapped several rivers of the SoutheastHumorous book collects 20 years of Nealy’s classic cartoons—a unique blend of satire and artTopics include skiing, mountain biking, kayaking, climbing, inline skating, fishing, hunting, and morePart of the new William Nealy Collection, a line of products featuring cartoons that haven’t been seen in yearsNealy’s art was almost lost forever, but Menasha Ridge Press is proud to help bring his irreverent illustrations back into print

Billy Kool was an ordinary boy until he was thrust into the life of an extreme sports TV celebrity. Billy, Sally and Nathan realize that they want their viewers to believe that extreme sports are for anybody. They decide that Basher Brown, the neighbourhood cricket star, should join them in their next and most extreme sport yet; Skydiving!

Billy Kool was an ordinary boy until he was thrust into the life of an extreme sports TV celebrity. Billy feels down that the final episode of the Xtreme World of Billy Kool is coming up. But he is also excited because it will feature the most extreme sport yet: rock climbing! Will Billy be able to climb the full rock face, or will he fall?

Billy Kool was an ordinary boy until he was thrust into the life of an extreme sports TV celebrity. Billy's grandfather wants to give Billy his car as he thinks he's too old to drive. Billy and Shey decide to include him in the most extreme sport yet; kart racing! Part of an 8-book series, the Billy Kool books are informative and exciting.

Billy Kool was an ordinary boy until he was thrust into the life of an extreme sports TV celebrity. The show is becoming more popular and the TV ratings are getting higher. Billy's friend, Nathan is sad because his father is coming to visit. Luckily, Nathan cheered up when it came to filming another extreme sport; snowboarding.

Billy Kool was an ordinary boy until he was thrust into the life of an extreme sports TV celebrity. After skydiving, Nathan must honour his promise and retrieve the forty cricket balls from the monster's backyard. Will he survive his most extreme sport yet? After this, Billy, Sally and Nathan (if he makes it) will go mountain biking!

Billy Kool was an ordinary boy until he was thrust into the life of an extreme sports TV celebrity. In this book, Billy, and his friends are onto their third adventure; Bungy jumping! However, Billy and Nathan are both scared of heights! Part of an 8-book series for ages 8-11, the Billy Kool books are informative and exciting.

Billy Kool was an ordinary boy until he was thrust into the life of an extreme sports TV celebrity. After finding an advertisement for a competition to host a new reality TV show about extreme sports, Billy and his friends decide to try and win. Part of an 8-book series for ages 8-11, the Billy Kool books are informative and exciting.

Billy Kool was an ordinary boy until he was thrust into the life of an extreme sports TV celebrity. In this book, we follow Billy and his friends on their second adventure as they battle nerves and prepare for the most extreme sport yet; whitewater rafting!. Part of an 8-book series for ages 8-11, the Billy Kool books are informative and exciting.