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Ultrarunning Europe is a comprehensive guidebook that brings together the most incredible long-distance and extreme trails across the European continent. Crafted with passion, this guidebook is an indispensable resource for anyone looking to explore Europe's majestic landscapes on foot. Whether you're a seasoned ultrarunner or a beginner seeking new adventures, Ultrarunning Europe has something for every endurance enthusiast.Ultrarunning Europe showcases 40 meticulously curated trails, each chosen for their unique challenges, awe-inspiring scenery, and rich cultural experiences. From the rugged beauty of Bulgaria to the sun-kissed coastal trails of Malta, this guidebook offers a diverse array of experiences for the experienced ultrarunner.What makes Ultrarunning Europe truly special is the author's personal touch. As an accomplished ultrarunner, the author shares his firsthand experiences, triumphs, and challenges faced while conquering these trails. By providing valuable insights and practical advice, this guidebook goes beyond just route descriptions - it becomes a reliable companion for your European ultrarunning endeavors.In addition to the author's anecdotes, each trail entry features:Stunning photographs that capture the essence of each location.Detailed maps to help you plan and navigate your route with ease.Comprehensive trail descriptions, including terrain, elevation, and distances.Local highlights, points of interest, and cultural insights to enrich your journey.Are you looking for a gift for yourself or someone else?Ultrarunning Europe is more than just a guidebook; it's an invitation to embark on a life-changing adventure. It serves as an invaluable resource and source of inspiration for ultrarunners and trail enthusiasts alike. If you have a loved one who is passionate about exploring the great outdoors on foot, this book makes the perfect gift.If you are seeking a source of motivation, or a gift for a trail or ultra running enthusiast, this trail, travel, and ultra running coffee-table book could be the perfect pick. One can immerse themselves in these pages and find the inspiration they are seeking for a next trail or ultra running adventure. Coffee table books are a great source for inspiration and information, and by combining stunning visuals with immersive narratives, this book will help anyone who is looking to run, or just travel in Europe, with a wide range of ideas. It is also fun just to browse a coffee-table book for ideas and discuss them with friends (over coffee even!).Ultrarunning Europe includes 40 trail descriptions from ultra runs in the following countries:Northern EuropeDenmarkEstoniaIcelandIrelandLatviaLithuaniaNorwaySwedenEastern EuropeBulgariaCzechiaHungaryPolandRomaniaSlovakiaWestern EuropeAustriaBelgiumFranceGermanyLiechtensteinLuxembourgNetherlandsSwitzerlandSouthern EuropeAlbaniaBosnia and HerzegovinaCroatiaCyprus GreeceItalyMaltaNorth MacedoniaPortugalSerbiaSloveniaSpain

Step Up, the ultimate guide to stair running, provides both beginner and ambitious runners with comprehensive ideas and suggestions for training. In addition to theoretical knowledge, it includes exercises and practical tips, all illustrated by photos and explanatory videos accessed via QR codes. Included, too, are exercise variations that help runners to push over their training plateaus and progress to the next level. With its strength and coordination exercises and stair jumps, Step Up offers new training incentives for those training for running, endurance, or game sports. The book also includes weekly plans that help structure training, aiding every runner in achieving their goals. As is true with all sports training, athletes cannot reach their potential without working their mental strength. To round out training, this book also addresses motivation and focus, crucial for training runners' mental strength. Interviews and personal insights from author Thomas Dold add a bit of levity, making this book both practical and entertaining for runners.

This book isn't just a guide; it's a roadmap to unlocking your full potential as a marathon runner. It's a passport to a world where your dreams of crossing that iconic 26.2-mile finish line become a glorious reality. Within its pages, you'll find the wisdom, strategies, and insider insights that will empower you to take action and achieve your marathon goals like never before. Unparalleled Expertise: Our guide is the result of in-depth research, the wisdom of seasoned marathoners, and the expertise of coaches who have helped countless runners reach their dreams. You'll benefit from a wealth of knowledge that's been distilled into practical, actionable advice. Personalized Training: Whether you're a first-time marathoner or a seasoned pro, our guide offers training plans tailored to your experience level, ensuring that you're fully prepared for the demands of the race. Mental Mastery: Success in the marathon is as much about mental fortitude as physical prowess. Learn the secrets of mental resilience, visualization, and goal-setting to overcome adversity and push through the toughest miles. Nutrition and Hydration: Fueling your body for peak performance is a science, and our guide provides the nutritional insights and hydration strategies you need to optimize your marathon experience. Injury Prevention: Stay injury-free with expert guidance on strength training, recovery techniques, and essential accessories for marathon running. Race-Day Excellence: Get ready for race day with advice on pacing, race-day nutrition planning, and strategies for dealing with race-day nerves. Are you ready to join the ranks of marathon finishers who have conquered the ultimate endurance challenge? "The Ultimate Training Guide for Marathon Running" is your ticket to an unforgettable journey, a transformative experience, and the glory of crossing the marathon finish line.

"The remarkable story of how one woman beat stage four breast cancer and went on to complete six Ironman Triathlons, advocating for veganism and advocating for humanities' fight against cancer. There are detailed descriptions of the "how" and "why" a whole food/plant-based vegan diet works to dramatically lower the risk of breast cancer, and if too late, will give your body its best chance to reverse and prevent a recurrence of the cancer and many other diseases as well. This book also describes the importance of exercise in supporting a good diet to give you abundant good health and energy with recent research showing how certain exercises can suppress cancer cell growth. There is also an important discussion on what you need to know about "reconstruction" after breast surgery. Also covered is how to deal with the stress of getting that cancer diagnosis and turning that into motivation to create some amazing accomplishments. This revised edition replace the previously published edition (9781590560976)"--

This book will guide you through everything you need to run your first marathon. You will learn how to choose the right equipment, what to eat to keep your body in the best shape, the best exercises to do to make you stronger and more flexible, how to stay injury-free when you run, how to choose your marathon and what to do on the day. There's also a six-month training schedule that will gradually build up the miles, work on your strength and speed and push your endurance abilities, slowly but surely transforming you from complete novice to long-distance runner. Here's a preview of what's inside...What is a marathonA brief history of the marathonEssential information to get you startedA 26 week training planChoosing the correct clothing & footwearStaying motivatedRace day preparationAnd much more!Discover the moments of doubt and the surges of determination that define the marathoner's journey. From the first exhilarating strides to the triumphant crossing of the finish line, "marathon dreams" celebrates the dedication, commitment, and sheer willpower that turn ordinary individuals into marathon legends.

In this bravely honest book, doctor, psychologist and veteran fell running champion Julie Carter reveals how to master the art of approaching life's Red Lines. Extending the edges of our capabilities in the quest to live a fulfilling life.

A Zen study wrapped in a memoir of destruction and healing written by an elite ultrarunner as she struggles to make it to the other side of a life-shattering injury with her sanity, and her marriage, intactAfter flipping her raft days away from help on a trip down the remote Salmon River, Katie Arnold’s shattered leg tests both her spirit and her marriage for years to come. It also reignites her meditation practice and motivates her to dive into Zen in search of healing. Before the accident, Katie was an elite ultrarunner with a simmering but adequate marriage who avoided being indoors whenever possible. But who is she afterwards?In the midst of hardship, Katie turns for support to the Zen practice she had long dabbled in. Brief Flashings in the Phenomenal World is a Zen study wrapped in a memoir that tells the story of a search for stillness by a woman born for wildness. Spanning roughly two years, from shortly before the accident through the long, uncertain healing of both leg and marriage, it is a personal narrative of that tumultuous time nested inside meditations on Zen. Having gone from a reluctant spiritualist to a Zen practitioner over the course of a decade, Katie Arnold offers unique company for those seeking nature’s exquisite highs as well as for creatives, spiritualists, and sensualists who want to slow down and examine the possibilities of a well-lived life. As the late Japanese master Shunryu Suzuki wrote, “Sometimes a flashing will come through the dark sky.” These brief flashings are enlightenment—moments when we suddenly feel as if we’re part of everything, and everything’s part of us. This book is about how to experience the flashings when they come, and about what they mean for how we live our lives.

Meet Sherman Leopold Kindle, aka K1, a ninth grader beginning his high school journey as a talented but apprehensive member of the cross country team. Over the course of the season, he learns to rise to the challenge of the work through self-discipline, teamwork, and most importantly, empathy.Sherman's often hilarious, sometimes pathetic, and ultimately inspiring coach mentors all of the runners - whether veteran or rookie, braggart or slacker, star or dud - in less-than-conventional fashion. Despite his life falling apart, Coach Viddstein molds his team and leads them to their greatest success.Written in the warm, nostalgic style of John L. Parker, Jr.'s classic Once a Runner, this novel is about the value of self-discipline and training, and how athletic skills strengthen character. As Sherman learns to conquer his own limitations, he discovers the lessons that Coach Viddstein instills in him are essential to understanding his conflicted feelings for his family, teammates, classmates, and the grueling sport that has chosen him. High School Runner demonstrates that while individual races may be won or lost, the real sense of triumph comes from knowing how to pace oneself in this mad dash we call life."If you're a runner, this story is a must-read. If you're not, read it anyway. Very funny." -Mark Hentemann, executive producer/writer Family Guy"Funny, inspiring, distinct of character, and rich in detail, High School Runner rightly belongs in the canon of other fine tales of the track. Kenley more than lived up to my standard with such books: it made me want to go out and run - fast.-Neal Bascomb, author of The Perfect Mile"A solid debut set in the demanding world of high school distance runners, lit with pathos and humor." -Kirkus Reviews

What do you desperately want to achieve in running, in sport, in life? How do you identify the summit that your passion is driving you towards? How do you harness that passion's remarkable power? How do you plan your path towards that towering achievement? Why should motivation not be a problem? How do you overcome setbacks? How can YOU reach your mountaintop?International ultrarunner and coach Steve Till analyses his own experiences, inspirations and beliefs - as well as those of sportspeople of all standards - to trace how they have shaped and empowered his remarkably long and wide-ranging career, in an exploration of goal-setting, motivation, resilience and achievement, to create a book that is a must-read for runners at any level, and indeed all of us who try and make the best of our abilities in any walk - or run - of life.Steve has competed in 100km and 24-hour events for his country, won medals in national championships, run more than 100 marathons, over 500 parkruns, and is a Centurion, having race walked 100 miles in less than 24 hours. His hard-won insights and moving examples can help you to harness your passion, identify your mountaintop, plan your ascent, overcome any setbacks and finally reach your personal summit.Primarily about running but directly applicable to any challenge, The Run of Life explores what it takes to identify the right goal - the one that excites your passion - to plan for its achievement, to overcome any setbacks and to prepare yourself for the ultimate test. It does this by examining Steve's own journey from coming last in university cross country races to running for Great Britain and Northern Ireland in ultrarunning events, and the experiences of dozens of other runners, sportspeople and those who strive in any arena. There are lessons here, but it's not preaching. It is more about ideas, interest and inspiration.

La Magie du Désert représente bien plus que ma simple participation au Marathon des Sables 2017. Bien qu'une grande partie du livre soit consacrée à mon séjour dans le désert, à ma préparation et à mon équipement, ce livre est aussi profondément personnel. J'ai fait de mon mieux pour aller au bout de ma passion pour la course à pied et pour la vie. J'espère que le lecteur trouvera divertissant epour celle t inspirant de me suivre depuis ma rencontre avec le mur lors de mon premier marathon jusqu'à l'arrivée de la course de près de 250 kilomètres dans le Sahara marocain. C'est un livre sur le don de la vie, avec ses déceptions et ses moments de désespoir, mais aussi ses triomphes et ses moments sublimes. Je crois que lorsque les rêves se referment, d'autres rêves s'ouvrent, et qu'en se fixant des objectifs et en faisant preuve de discipline, chacun d'entre nous peut modifier son équilibre et arriver là où il le souhaite. Ce qui a commencé comme un livre sur le Marathon des Sables est devenu l'histoire de ma vie.

Sådan løber du uden gener fra din morkrop Har du opgivet dine løbeture, efter du har fået børn, fordi løb føles tungt og træls? Giver løb smerter i knæ eller ryg? Sætter tyngdefornemmelse i underlivet eller urinlækage en stopper for din løbeglæde? Så kan denne bog hjælpe dig!• Den kernevenlige løbeteknik, du lærer i denne bog, afhjælper stress- inkontinens, tyngde i underlivet og smerter i bl.a. hofter, lænd og knæ.• Simple justeringer i din løbeteknik nedsætter belastningen af kroppen markant og fyrer op for din krops naturlige stødabsorbering.• Specifikke øvelser for mave, ryg, hofter og bækkenbund (kaldet tørtræ- ning) overføres direkte til et flyvende løb uden gener fra morkroppen.• Alle kan være med! Også selvom det er flere år siden, du fik børn.Den kernevenlige løbeteknik hjælper kvinder, som har født, til at blive flyvende løbere. Teknikken er udviklet af personlig træner Thora Bjørn fra Superfit Mor:“Målet med denne nye tilgang til løbetræning for kvinder er ikke nødvendigvis, at man skal kunne løbe et maraton. Målet er frihed til at bevæge sig, som man har lyst til, uden at tisse i bukserne, uden tyngde i underlivet og uden at føle sig som en tung sæk kartofler, når man løber. Med enkle justeringer i måden, du løber på, bliver løb igen ubesværet og en fornøjelse.“Om forfatterThora Bjørn er personlig træner, cand.mag., iværksætter og kvinden bag Superfitmor.dk, Danmarks første online træningscenter for kvinder, der har født. Hun er specialist i efterfødsels-træning med særligt fokus på delte mavemuskler. Med over 16.000 aktive deltagere på Superfit Mors træningsprogrammer som fx Flad Mave Online og Superfit Bækkenbund har Thora rigtig godt fat i målgruppen og ved, hvilke udfordringer den står overfor. Thora er mor til to børn, og hendes personlige erfaringer med svære fødselsskader gav afsættet til at skabe den nye, kernevenlige tilgang til løbetræning, der præsenteres i Løb igen.E-bogen er lavet i fixed format.

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.

A four-time winner of both the Boston and New York City Marathons, BILL RODGERS has set and broken his own records. Track and Field News ranked Rodgers #1 in the world in the marathon in 1975, 1977 and 1979. He was a member of the 1976 U.S. Olympic marathon team. He is a two-time RRCA Masters Runner of the Year and has won numerous awards including the National AAU -DI Benedato Award for Best Athletic Performance (1975), Tiffany's Man of the Year (1989), the New York Road Runner's Club Abebe Biklla Award (1989) and the CT. Sports Writer's Alliance Gold Key Award (1994). Rodgers holds five current American records and one current world record.

It was about five years ago, walking around my local park on a beautiful Saturday morning when I suddenly realized something was dreadfully wrong. On the soccer fields, kids from a local club were waiting in lines to dribble a ball around a set of cones. On another field, players from a nearby high school football team were waiting in line to run through a set of tires. On the baseball diamond, batters were hitting balls off tees. On the tennis court, the instructor was tossing the ball underhand to a player attempting to repeat the same forehand stroke over and over into an empty court.Soccer, football, baseball, and tennis are incredibly exciting, dynamic activities defined by their interpersonal actions: attacker vs defender, pitcher vs hitter, server vs receiver. It seems like almost every week we see a highlight of an athlete from one of these sports doing something new and unexpected. So, why then do we practice them in such a static, isolated, and choreographed manner? If an alien from another planet came and watched, would they think the goal of sports here on earth was to defeat inanimate pieces of rubber?Why do we insist on teaching movement skills this way? From golf lessons to soccer practice to learning to do pottery, the dominant view has been that we become skillful by trying to repeat the one, "correct" technique given to us by a coach or an instructor, over and over until we get it right.In baseball, tennis, and golf we learn THE way to swing. In soccer and basketball, we learn THE correct way to dribble a ball. In pottery, we learn THE way to position our hands. We reduce these creative, interactive, dynamic activities down to dull, isolated fundamentals so that they can be drilled and mastered. For a long time, we have assumed that decomposition and repetition rule the day if you want to be an elite performer.In this book, I want to introduce you to a revolution in the way we think about learning to move and act in the world. A radical change in sports skills training that has inspired Chelsea coach Thomas Tuchel to have his players hold tennis balls in their hands during soccer practice, has led Philadelphia Phillies' instructor Jason Ochart to conduct baseball practice using hula hoops where batters try to swing like Happy Gilmore, and has introduced a new practice activity to tennis great Novak Djokovic's repertoire that involves trying to deliberately pound the ball into the court.

¿¿Meet Sherman Leopold Kindle, aka K1, a ninth grader beginning his high school journey as a talented but apprehensive member of the cross country team. Over the course of the season, he learns to rise to the challenge of the work through self-discipline, teamwork, and most importantly, empathy.Sherman's often hilarious, sometimes pathetic, and ultimately inspiring coach mentors all of the runners - whether veteran or rookie, braggart or slacker, star or dud - in less-than-conventional fashion. Despite his life falling apart, Coach Viddstein molds his team and leads them to their greatest success.Written in the warm, nostalgic style of John L. Parker, Jr.'s classic Once a Runner, this novel is about the value of self-discipline and training, and how athletic skills strengthen character. As Sherman learns to conquer his own limitations, he discovers the lessons that Coach Viddstein instills in him are essential to understanding his conflicted feelings for his family, teammates, classmates, and the grueling sport that has chosen him. High School Runner demonstrates that while individual races may be won or lost, the real sense of triumph comes from knowing how to pace oneself in this mad dash we call life."If you're a runner, this story is a must-read. If you're not, read it anyway. Very funny." -Mark Hentemann, executive producer/writer Family Guy"Funny, inspiring, distinct of character, and rich in detail, High School Runner rightly belongs in the canon of other fine tales of the track. Kenley more than lived up to my standard with such books: it made me want to go out and run - fast.-Neal Bascomb, author of The Perfect Mile"A solid debut set in the demanding world of high school distance runners, lit with pathos and humor." -Kirkus Reviews

"Ultramarathon Man: Confessions of an All-Night Runner helped introduce the world to ultramarathoning. Now, after three decades of running ultramarathons across the globe, Karnazes is still going strong. This updated and revised edition includes an afterword full of the lessons he's picked up along the way. He gives personal details on the essential pillars of health--fitness, diet and sleep. What does he eat, what supplements does he take, and what kind of mattress does he sleep on? Aging well takes work and the man who hasn't stopped is sharing the tips and learnings that have kept him going, mile after grueling mile. Ultramarathon Man is Karnazes' story: 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 candor rarely seen in sports memoirs, he reveals how he navigates 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" -- Back cover.

"I love this story and wish it for everybody."BILL RODGERS, American Marathon LegendThe Tall Tale of Billy BallA star high school cross-country runner finds himself the subject of a humiliating life in this satirical comedy and coming-of-age story. Entangled in a web of bureaucratic idiocy and in trouble with the law, he enters into a quirky and tumultuous relationship with his attorney, and later with a saucy pink-haired co-worker, only to discover his empty pursuits mask his real struggles and the angst of growing up.Seemingly washed up from competition, he reignites his athletic pursuits with the support of his childhood best friend and love interest, as well as the haunts of an ancestor who had a similar gift for running. Through his great grandfather's story-one of unfinished business played out during Prohibition and the Great Depression-Billy is led back to race on the world's grandest stage-the Boston Marathon.

Do you ever wonder how to handle the changes that getting older brings?Learn how one woman found her own answers Melinda Walsh started running at age 37 as her first marriage was ending. By 55, she'd embraced a new life as a runner, and found love again with a wonderful man. As 60 approached-having never tackled more than a 5K-she set a goal of completing a half marathon.However, no matter how many miles she ran, she couldn't outrun her self-criticism. Fears about not being a "real runner" and being "too old" plagued her. As she encountered more than a few setbacks, including a disastrous flood and an unexpected injury, Melinda learned to challenge her self-imposed limitations, build resilience, and come to terms with what it means to grow older, propelling her to not only finish the race, but to finally listen to the voice of self-love. Told with suspense, vulnerability, and humor, Outrunning Age is the inspirational and relatable story of one woman's journey to overcoming the biggest obstacle-herself-in the ultimate race to find courage and self-acceptance.

WTF is "Running Harmony", and who the hell is this "Harmony" guy anyway? Running Harmony is the art of running hard, sitting soft, and eating kind. It's also the name of Ray Harmony's running column in Vegan Health & Fitness magazine. This book is the first volume in the series, and is a collection of all Ray's writing on running from 2015 to 2016. Ray Harmony is a British African based in Canada via the USA, and has been Vegan Straight Edge for over 10 years. He is a full-time musician and author, and a part-time runner, who recently completed a one-year 5K-a-day running streak. Ray is a Vibram ambassador and runs exclusively in FiveFingers. His favourite distance is 5K, with a current PR of 18:41. He also has a handful of running medals, but he doesn't like showing off so he keeps them hidden in the zipped pocket of his laptop bag, mainly as an occasional reminder to himself that sometimes he can run pretty fast. Ray Harmony has made music with Serj Tankian from System of a Down, Tom Morello from Rage Against the Machine, and many more. Ray's running song "Two Runs Make a Right" is available for free download from his website: hackmusictheory.com "If exercise is medicine - and it is - Ray Harmony is Gregory House by way of Patch Adams. A lively kick in the butt for lapsed gym dogs and a hymn to the awesome power of commitment." -BRUCE GRIERSON, author of What Makes Olga Run? "Ray submitted an excerpt from this book for his column in Vegan Health & Fitness magazine. I was the lucky first one to read it, and immediately insisted on reading most of it aloud to the rest of the staff. We all agreed that it was probably the best thing that has ever been published in VHF. Not only is it extremely eloquent and well-written, but the message comes from the heart and is very touching and inspirational. We can all relate to the emotions Ray experienced, and his journey is a joy to experience with him. I highly recommend this book. I know it is going to make a real difference in the lives of those who read it." -BRENDA CAREY, editor of Vegan Health & Fitness magazine

Good nutrition is an important facet of good health, and good nutrition is even more important for runners. Whether running a 5-minute mile or a 15-minute mile, your body needs the right fuel for performance, recovery, and overall health. In Run. Walk. Eat., you have the best nutritional guidelines for eating for training and performance.Olympian and running coach Jeff Galloway and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Carissa Galloway break down nutrition to provide you with simple changes that not only improve performance, but also lead to improved lifelong eating habits. They offer a nutritional education that puts you, the runner, in charge of your food choices so you can train harder, perform better, and recover faster. Those runners with additional weight-loss goals are also given weight-loss strategies. To help you improve your nutrition and performance, the authors have included meal plans, shopping lists, 21 recipes, and 8 videos accessed through QR codes that further explain nutrition and recipe prep.This nutrition guide is meant to accompany Jeff Galloway's proven Run Walk Run® Method and can be incorporated into any run-walk-run training program - making it a must-have for all runners seeking to run-walk-eat right!

In this new edition, Olympian and running coach Jeff Galloway brings his proven Run Walk Run® method to cross-country running. Using his method and following the training plans provided, every cross-country runner will improve performance, recover faster, and reduce the risk of injury.Jeff Galloway explains how to build endurance, train and race on hills, run on varied terrain, implement speed training and race strategies, all while maximizing performance. He gives action plans for teamwork training and developing race methods, and he also covers injury prevention and treatment that gets an injured runner back racing in no time.The training programs incorporate Galloway's Magic Mile-the best way to check and monitor training progress-and are suitable for high school and college runners. Runners are also given the tools to set realistic pacing goals for long runs and races and to reach peak performance in the 5K, 1500m, 2000m, and 10K. Every cross-country runner and coach needs this book!

"This is not your typical book about running! Great stories & practical tips on how to pace yourself in life not pacing your run. I laughed, I cried. This author has a great perspective on life." -Amazon Review This book is for runners, people thinking about running, type-A personality athletes, people working long hours confined by horrible little cubicles and people interested in applying endurance sports principles to work and life."I'm not scared to admit I am type-A personality. I own it along with the rest of my junk, but it has taken many years and an unfortunate episode with my heart to try to be kinder to myself. The real progress in my journey started when I took all the research I was focused on in my work - pace, recovery, visualization, fit and form - and applied it to my work, sport and life. Quite absurdly my overall goal has been to run faster, next in line has been a more balanced life. I know that should be reversed, but we all know what motivates us right?! Every day I am working on just enjoying the moment and flushing unrealistic expectations down the shitter.""This book is about my personal evolution, in both running and not running. I include some research that helped me run easier and faster, talk from other runners, and some thoughts from my 'inner asshole'. My siblings said I talk too much about my personal life. I'm okay with that. Just wait until they read what I wrote about them! ;)"Amazon Review: "I loved this book, even though I am not a runner (yet). I think that may change after this read though! The writing style is candid, self-deprecating and relatable to anyone who has had struggles with time management, health, and juggling everything on his or her plate. Look for the deeper message in this book and you will find it. The thought-provoking stories and energetic drive toward wellness and balance made a lasting impression on me, whereas most books do not. Whether you are a runner or not, whether you are an ergonomist or not, I highly recommend this book."