Running Free

Author : Richard Askwith
Publisher : Random House
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2014-03-06
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781448137909

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Running Free by Richard Askwith Pdf

Shortlisted for the 2015 Thwaites Wainwright prize for nature writing Richard Askwith wanted more. Not convinced running had to be all about pounding pavements, buying fancy kit and racking up extreme challenges, he looked for ways to liberate himself. His solution: running through muddy fields and up rocky fells, running with his dog at dawn, running because he's being (voluntarily) chased by a pack of bloodhounds, running to get hopelessly, enjoyably lost, running fast for the sheer thrill of it. Running as nature intended. Part diary of a year running through the Northamptonshire countryside, part exploration of why we love to run without limits, Running Free is an eloquent and inspiring account of running in a forgotten, rural way, observing wildlife and celebrating the joys of nature. An opponent of the commercialisation of running, Askwith offers a welcome alternative, with practical tips (learned the hard way) on how to both start and keep running naturally – from thawing frozen toes to avoiding a stampede when crossing a field of cows. Running Free is about getting back to the basics of why we love to run.

Author : Danny Dreyer,Katherine Dreyer
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 323 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2009-05-05
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781439164549

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ChiRunning by Danny Dreyer,Katherine Dreyer Pdf

The revised edition of the bestselling ChiRunning, a groundbreaking program from ultra-marathoner and nationally-known coach Danny Dreyer, that teaches you how to run faster and farther with less effort, and to prevent and heal injuries for runners of any age or fitness level. In ChiRunning, Danny and Katherine Dreyer, well-known walking and running coaches, provide powerful insight that transforms running from a high-injury sport to a body-friendly, injury-free fitness phenomenon. ChiRunning employs the deep power reserves in the core muscles, an approach found in disciplines such as yoga, Pilates, and T’ai Chi. ChiRunning enables you to develop a personalized exercise program by blending running with the powerful mind-body principles of T’ai Chi: -Get aligned: Develop great posture and reduce your potential for injury while running, and make knee pain and shin splints a thing of the past. -Engage your core: Shift the workload from your leg muscles to your core muscles, for efficiency and speed. -Add relaxation to your running: Learn to focus your mind and relax your body to increase speed and distance. -Make it a Mindful Practice: Maintain high performance and make running a mindful, enjoyable life-long practice. It’s easy to learn. Transform your running with the ten-step ChiRunning training program.

Author : Kate Allatt
Publisher : Accent Press Ltd
Page : 201 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2011-05-19
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781908006653

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Running Free by Kate Allatt Pdf

'Just amazing and inspirational' Jeremy Vine Can you imagine being trapped inside your own body? Able to see and hear everything going on around you but unable to move or speak - the blink of an eye your only way of communicating. Fell-runner and fun-loving mother-of-three Kate Allatt's life was torn apart when what appeared to be a stress-related headache exploded into a massive brainstem stroke leading to locked-in syndrome. Totally paralysed, she became a prisoner inside her own body. Doctors warned her family she would never walk, talk or swallow or lead a normal life again. But they didn't know Kate. The words no and never were not in her vocabulary. With the help of her best friends and family she drew on every ounce of her runner's stamina and determination to make a recovery that amazed medical experts. Using a letter chart, Kate blinked the words "I will walk again". Soon she was moving her thumb and communicating with the world via Facebook. Eight months after her stroke, Kate said goodbye to nurses, walked out of hospital and returned home to learn how to run again. This is the story of her incredible journey.

Author : Bob Dylan
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2013-09-03
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781451648799

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If Dogs Run Free by Bob Dylan Pdf

An illustrated version of the Bob Dylan song that asks the question "If dogs run free, why not we?"

Author : Robin Knox-Johnston
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2018-11-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781471177644

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Running Free by Robin Knox-Johnston Pdf

Sir Robin Knox-Johnston burst to fame when he became the first man ever to complete a single-handed, non-stop circumnavigation of the world. Now, 50 years on from that famous voyage, he reveals the true, extraordinary story of his life. After leaving school, he immediately joined the Royal Naval Reserve before serving in the merchant navy and travelling the world. During that time, he spied for the British government in the Gulf, worked in the South African dockyards, and built his boat Suhaili in Bombay, before sailing home to England. In June 1968, he set sail in Suhaili in the Sunday Times Golden Globe Race, and Running Free vividly brings to life that remarkable voyage, where he was the only person to finish the race, completing his journey on 22 April 1969 and thus entering the record books. Once back home, he set up a hugely successful business and continued his naval adventures, completing a second solo circumnavigation of the globe in 2007 - at 68, he became the oldest to complete this feat. Knox-Johnston's insatiable appetite for life and adventure shines through these pages, making this book a must for all sailing enthusiasts, readers of books by Ranulph Fiennes and Chris Bonington, or for anyone who has felt that the time for putting up your feet can always be put back to another day.

Author : Paul Mason,Sarah Eason
Publisher : Lerner Publications
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2011-09-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780761379256

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Free Running by Paul Mason,Sarah Eason Pdf

With its acrobatic thrills and "no limits" attitude, free running is creating a sports revolution in our towns and cities.

Author : Joseph Ellis
Publisher : Rodale
Page : 291 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2013-09-03
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781623361259

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Running Injury-Free by Joseph Ellis Pdf

Running Injury-Free uses anecdotal examples from Ellis's own patients and experiences in order to discuss injury-prevention, treatment, and recovery. He implements a clinical approach toward treating the most common running-related injuries, as well as providing detailed background situations to describe how each injury can happen, so the reader can recognize poor habits or compare training and running practices in his or her own experience. In this updated version, content relating to shoes and shoe selection, "over the counter" treatments, orthotic techniques and materials, Piriformis Syndrome, chiropractic medicine and acupuncture, stretching techniques, nutrition and supplements, injuries related to minimalist runners, as well as running issues for women, children, and endurance runners will be updated to reflect timely practices and research.

Author : Tom Michaud
Publisher : North Atlantic Books
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2021-06-15
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781623176327

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Injury-Free Running, Second Edition by Tom Michaud Pdf

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

Author : Kate Allatt
Publisher : Accent Press
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2011-05-19
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781908006653

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Running Free by Kate Allatt Pdf

'Just amazing and inspirational' Jeremy Vine Can you imagine being trapped inside your own body? Able to see and hear everything going on around you but unable to move or speak - the blink of an eye your only way of communicating. Fell-runner and fun-loving mother-of-three Kate Allatt's life was torn apart when what appeared to be a stress-related headache exploded into a massive brainstem stroke leading to locked-in syndrome. Totally paralysed, she became a prisoner inside her own body. Doctors warned her family she would never walk, talk or swallow or lead a normal life again. But they didn't know Kate. The words no and never were not in her vocabulary. With the help of her best friends and family she drew on every ounce of her runner's stamina and determination to make a recovery that amazed medical experts. Using a letter chart, Kate blinked the words "I will walk again". Soon she was moving her thumb and communicating with the world via Facebook. Eight months after her stroke, Kate said goodbye to nurses, walked out of hospital and returned home to learn how to run again. This is the story of her incredible journey.

Author : Art Liberman,Randy Brown,Eileen Myers
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2011-12-18
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781440530630

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The Everything Running Book by Art Liberman,Randy Brown,Eileen Myers Pdf

Running can help you lose weight, create a healthy body image, and boost your self-esteem. No matter your fitness level, you too can enjoy the benefits of this sport! With this book, you'll gain the knowledge and tools you need to run a 10K, a marathon, or just a lap around the block! The new edition includes: Cutting-edge information on hugely influential trends in natural running, including ChiRunning, barefoot running, and cross-training with yoga and meditation Information on how to select the right gear and manage your nutrition, including details on new diets favored by endurance athletes A dedicated section on running for women, including specific nutritional and physical concerns Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned veteran, this book has everything you need to maximize your running potential--from start to finish!

Author : Danny Dreyer,Katherine Dreyer
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2012-03-13
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781451617993

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Chi Marathon by Danny Dreyer,Katherine Dreyer Pdf

From the authors of the bestselling Chi Running, a game-changing training guide for injury-free long distance running. In Chi Marathon, Danny Dreyer, creator of the revolutionary ChiRunning program, highly respected running coach, and accomplished distance runner, takes a whole-body approach to long-distance running—much like T’ai Chi—making ease and efficiency of movement the prime goal of one’s training. Chi Marathon is the first book to focus not on building stamina first (though that is covered here) but on how to run all those miles without harming your body. A staggering 80 to 90 percent of marathoners face injuries during their training. This book debunks the myth that marathoners need to push through and beyond pain, and presents a technique-based plan for pain- and injury-free, high-performance half and full marathons. Chi Marathon also shows how to improve your performance by developing your own race-specific training plan tailored to your event, and will help you cross the finish line feeling strong no matter your age, body type, or running ability. -Run a marathon or half marathon free of pain and injury -Transform your racing with the training triad: form, conditioning, and mastery -Tap into your chi, an energy source more powerful and enduring than muscles -Teach your mind and body to work together as a team and master your event This is the book that distance runners have been waiting for. With Chi Marathon you can enjoy the run and feel confident no matter the distance.

Author : Bob Swope
Publisher : Bob Swope, Jacobob Press
Page : 85 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2012-02
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780985288723

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Teach'n Baseball & Softball Fielding and Base Running Free Flow Handbook by Bob Swope Pdf

This is a practical Handbook for youth Baseball and Softball coaches, parents, and kids. It has 66 individual pictures and illustration variations to look at. All the drills are numbered for easy reference between coaches and parents. Complete with diagram and illustration for each one. It covers all the Baseball and Softball Fielding and base running fundamentals you will need to get started. It also has training games to play, equipment used in the game, and a progressive stair step guide to learning.

Author : Brendan Leonard
Publisher : Artisan Books
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2021-03-16
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781579659882

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I Hate Running and You Can Too by Brendan Leonard Pdf

I Hate Running and You Can Too is a humorous, punchy, motivating guide to running longer distances than some might think sensible - whether that's a 5K or a marathon. Outside magazine columnist, chart-ist, and longtime runner, Brendan Leonard gets real on the love/hate relationship all runners have with the sport. He breaks down running in terms that speak to everyone who has ever struggled to get out the door and go for a run: getting comfortable being uncomfortable, how to start small and stick with it, that walking is a completely legitimate running strategy, and devising your own definition of success. Filled with 75 charts and graphs that give readers a sensible way to think about running, I Hate Running and You Can Too breaks down the reality of the training miles versus race miles, how to stay motivated, and what to do when faced with setbacks. I Hate Running and You Can Too shows readers that you won't always like running (sometimes you'll even hate it), but if you just keep going, you might learn to love it too.

Author : Paul Mason,Sarah Eason
Publisher : Lerner Publications
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2011-09-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780761377597

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Free Running by Paul Mason,Sarah Eason Pdf

Introduces free running, describes some of the stunts, and profiles atheletes involved.

Author : Garry Bushell,Ross Halfin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Heavy metal (Music)
ISBN : 0946391505

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Iron Maiden by Garry Bushell,Ross Halfin Pdf