The Longest Race

The Longest Race
Ed Ayres (Author)
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Among endurance runners, there are those who have run very long distances, and then there are those who have run very long distances for a very long time. Ed Ayres exemplifies the latter; having run in over 600 races across fifty-five years, he is arguably the most experienced American distance runner still competing today. A book no one else could have written, The Longest Race is his urgent exploration of the connection between individual endurance and a sustainable society.

The Longest Race begins at the starting line of the 2001 JFK 50 Mile—the nation’s oldest and largest ultramarathon and, like other such races, an epic test of human limits and aspiration. At age sixty, his sights set on breaking the age-division record, Ayres embarks on a course over the rocky ridge of the Appalachian Trail, along the headwind-buffeted towpath of the Potomac River, and past momentous Civil War sites such as Harpers Ferry and Antietam.

But even as Ayres focuses on concerns familiar to every endurance runner—starting strong and setting the right pace, the art of breathing, overcoming fatigue, mindfulness for the course ahead—he finds himself as preoccupied with the future of our planet as with the finish line of this 50-mile race.

A veteran journalist and environmental editor who harbors deep anxiety about our longterm prospects, Ayres helps us to understand how the skills and mindset necessary to complete an ultramarathon are also essential for grappling anew with the imperative to endure—not only as individuals, but as a society—and not just for 50 miles, but in the longest race we are all called upon to run.

• Rank: #52370 in eBooks
• Published on: 2012-11-13
• Released on: 2012-11-13
• Format: Kindle eBook
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You Are an Ironman: How Six Weekend Warriors Chased Their Dream of Finishing the World's Toughest Triathlon

You Are an Ironman: How Six Weekend Warriors Chased Their Dream of Finishing the World's Toughest Triathlon
by Jacques Steinberg
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As he did so masterfully in his New York Times bestseller The Gatekeepers, Jacques Steinberg creates a compelling portrait of people obsessed with reaching a life-defining goal. In this instance, the target is an Ironman triathlon-a 2.4-mile open-water swim followed by a 112-mile bike ride, then finally a 26-mile marathon run, all of which must be completed in no more than seventeen hours.Steinberg focuses not on the professional who live off the prize money and sponsorships, but on a handful of triathletes who regard the sport as a hobby. Vividly capturing the grueling preparation, the suspense of completing each event of the triathlon, and the spectacular feats of human endurance, Steinberg plumbs the physical and emotional toll as well as the psychological payoff of the participants of the Ford Ironman Arizona 2009. His You Are an Ironman is both a riveting sports narrative and a fascinating, behind-the-scenes study of what makes these athletes keep going.

• Rank: #22869 in Books
• Published on: 2012-06-26
• Released on: 2012-06-26
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: .70" h x 5.30" w x 7.90" l, .50 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 304 pages

Art of Running Faster, The

Art of Running Faster, The
by Julian Goater, Don Melvin
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Any runner can tell you that the sport isn’t just about churning out miles day in and day out. Runners have a passion, dedication, and desire to go faster, longer, and farther. Now, The Art of Running Faster provides you with a new approach to running, achieving your goals and setting your personal best.

Whether you’re old or young, new to the sport or an experienced marathoner, this guide will change how you run and the results you achieve. The Art of Running Faster challenges the stereotypes, removes the doubts and erases the self-imposed limitations by prescribing not only what to do but also how to do it. Inside, you will learn how to

•overcome the obstacles that prevent you from running faster, more comfortably, and with greater focus;

•rethink conventional training methods, listen to your body, and challenge traditional running ‘norms’;

•customize your training program to emphasize the development of speed, strength, and stamina;

•shift gears, reach that next level of performance, and blow past the competition.

In this one-of-a-kind guide, former world-class runner Julian Goater shares his experiences, insights and advice for better, more efficient and faster running.

Much more than training tips and motivational stories, The Art of Running Faster is your guide to improved technique and optimal performance. Let Julian Goater show you a new way to run faster, farther and longer.

• Rank: #33999 in Books
• Published on: 2012-03-09
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 10.00" h x .59" w x 7.01" l, 1.00 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 216 pages

How To Run Faster (Run Cycle Swim)

How To Run Faster (Run Cycle Swim)
Julian Bradbrook (Author)
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How To Run Faster will reveal proven techniques to give you the winning advantage.

Boost your running speed for all running distances. Sprint or 5k, 10k, half marathon or full marathon distances.

Effective and powerful methods will quickly deliver amazing results.

Topics covered include :-
- How fast is fast?
- Gradients & speed training
- Speed and endurance
- Get faster in a month
- Should you be out of breath?
- What happens when you lose focus?
- What do you do on rest days?
- How can rest days make you run faster?
- When to eat
- What to eat
- Do you need fancy footwear?
- And MANY MORE SUBJECTS

All this can be yours.

In short, this book will help you achieve winning performances.

• Rank: #55540 in eBooks
• Published on: 2012-10-08
• Released on: 2012-10-08
• Format: Kindle eBook
• Number of items: 1

Be Iron Fit, 2nd: Time-Efficient Training Secrets for Ultimate Fitness

Be Iron Fit, 2nd: Time-Efficient Training Secrets for Ultimate Fitness

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Don Fink

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The ultimate training guide for the ultimate in fitness

• Rank: #25668 in Books
• Published on: 2010-03-16
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: .81" h x 6.12" w x 8.94" l, 1.09 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 304 pages