The Gigantic Book Of Running Quotations

Author : Hal Higdon
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 588 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2011-02-15
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781626367005

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The Gigantic Book of Running Quotations by Hal Higdon Pdf

With over 3,000 pieces of wit and wisdom from runners famous and humble, here is an important running resource and a great gift for any runner. George Sheehan, a celebrated running writer, philosopher, and physician, once wrote, "The more I run, the more certain I am that I am heading for my real goal: to become the person I am." Today, many runners—whether they are training for the Olympics or whether they fit runs into their lunch hours—would agree that for them the sport is much more than a way to stay in shape. Their running defines who they are and leads them to achieve goals that they might never have thought possible. This tremendous collection of wisdom captures the spirit and passion of those who run in over 3,000 entries, covering topics such as training, gear, running philosophy, and running in youth and old age. The Gigantic Book of Running Wisdom will inspire everyone from seasoned marathoners to running novices. It includes thoughts from famous athletes, writers, politicians, and more, including Percy Cerutty, Carl Lewis, Tom Brokaw, David Letterman, William Shakespeare, Farrah Fawcett, Emil Zátopek, Bill Rodgers, Friedrich Nietzsche, Sebastian Coe, Bill Clinton, Grete Waitz, Roger Bannister, and hundreds of others. The one thing they all have in common is their understanding that, as Amby Burfoot put it, "As we run, we become." 16 b/w illustrations. "You have to forget your last marathon before you try another. Your mind can't know what's coming."—Frank Shorter "I love the feeling of freedom in running, the fresh air, the feeling that the only person I'm competing with is me."—Wilma Rudolph Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Sports Publishing imprint, is proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in sports—books about baseball, pro football, college football, pro and college basketball, hockey, or soccer, we have a book about your sport or your team. In addition to books on popular team sports, we also publish books for a wide variety of athletes and sports enthusiasts, including books on running, cycling, horseback riding, swimming, tennis, martial arts, golf, camping, hiking, aviation, boating, and so much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

Author : Wayne Stewart
Publisher : Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
Page : 814 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2007-10-17
Category : Reference
ISBN : 160239072X

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The Gigantic Book of Baseball Quotations by Wayne Stewart Pdf

Here’s what former Chicago White Sox owner Bill Veeck had to say about baseball: “This is a game to be savored, not gulped. There’s time to discuss everything between pitches or between innings.” That’s just one of the thousands of quotes gathered in this gigantic collection, and they include some of the wisest, wittiest comments made on America’s national pastime. Edited by Wayne Stewart, a sports writer with almost 30 years of experience and 20 books to his name, and with a Foreword by Roger Kahn, who wrote the seminal book on baseball, The Boys of Summer, this anthology includes observations from players, managers, owners, writers, fans, and more. Among the greats whose thoughts are here to savor: Hank Aaron, Satchel Paige, Babe Ruth, Sandy Koufax, Willie Mays, Derek Jeter, Don Zimmer, Roger Angell, Red Barber, George Will, and countless others. This is a great gift book for any baseball fan! Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Sports Publishing imprint, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in sports—books about baseball, pro football, college football, pro and college basketball, hockey, or soccer, we have a book about your sport or your team. Whether you are a New York Yankees fan or hail from Red Sox nation; whether you are a die-hard Green Bay Packers or Dallas Cowboys fan; whether you root for the Kentucky Wildcats, Louisville Cardinals, UCLA Bruins, or Kansas Jayhawks; whether you route for the Boston Bruins, Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, or Los Angeles Kings; we have a book for you. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

Author : Greg White
Publisher : WestBow Press
Page : 105 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2021-05-11
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781664231801

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Journey to Significance by Greg White Pdf

Journey to Significance: Navigating Roadblocks - Celebrating Milestones is about the struggles which become roadblocks: selfishness, fear, tension, doubt, insecurity, aimlessness (struggling with purpose), unhealthy relationships and powerlessness. Journey to Significance defines the milestones to celebrate after navigating roadblocks: compassion, courage, calm, confidence, commission, companion, call and capacity. The last chapter inspires Significance (making a difference in the lives of others). Greg White challenges us to think of life as a cross country journey. Some of us take a relaxed path, wandering from location to location. Others are driven by incredibly detailed plans for the journey. No matter the path of your journey, roadblocks bring disruption, delay and discouragement. “Journey to Significance” teaches you to navigate the roadblocks and how to celebrate the milestones of journey. Thoughtful and detailed questions engage you in your own journey! Allow Greg to be your guide and overcome the pain of roadblocks and learn to find joy in your milestones! —Phil Schneider There is a Student Workbook you can download for free at www.gregwhite76.com/student-workbook.html

Author : Lopez Lomong,Mark A. Tabb
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781595555151

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Running for My Life by Lopez Lomong,Mark A. Tabb Pdf

Offers the true story of a Sudanese boy who, through unyielding faith, overcame a wartorn nation to become an American citizen and an Olympic contender.

Author : Jim Apfelbaum
Publisher : Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
Page : 812 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2007-05-17
Category : Humor
ISBN : 1602390142

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The Gigantic Book of Golf Quotations by Jim Apfelbaum Pdf

An adage about sports writing says,"The smaller the ball, the better the writing." The 3,000+ quotations that make up The Gigantic Book of Golf Quotations prove that saying true. Quotes range from the hilarious ("It took me seventeen years to get 3,000 hits in baseball. I did it in one afternoon on the golf course"—Hank Aaron) to the thought-provoking ("The most important shot in golf is the next one"—Ben Hogan). These are just some of the names included: Mitch Albom, Winston Churchill, Bing Crosby, John Daly, Dwight D. Eisenhower, John Feinstein, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Raymond Floyd, Gerald Ford, Ernest Hemingway, Ben Hogan, Bob Hope, Samuel L. Jackson, Bobby Jones, Michael Jordan, Bill Murray, Byron Nelson, Jack Nicklaus, P.J. O'Rourke, Harvey Penick, George Plimpton, Rick Reilly, Frank Sinatra, Annika Sorenstam, John Updike, Kathy Whitworth, Tiger Woods...and hundreds more! This is the ultimate gift book for every golfer—and everyone who's lucky enough to own it will browse through again and again. Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Sports Publishing imprint, is proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in sports—books about baseball, pro football, college football, pro and college basketball, hockey, or soccer, we have a book about your sport or your team. In addition to books on popular team sports, we also publish books for a wide variety of athletes and sports enthusiasts, including books on running, cycling, horseback riding, swimming, tennis, martial arts, golf, camping, hiking, aviation, boating, and so much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

Author : Jennifer Van Allen,Bart Yasso,Amby Burfoot,Pamela Nisevich Bede
Publisher : Rodale
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2014-04-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781609615376

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The Runner's World Big Book of Running for Beginners by Jennifer Van Allen,Bart Yasso,Amby Burfoot,Pamela Nisevich Bede Pdf

Every day, people are reaching their get-up-or-give-up moments and resolving to change. And they’re realizing that running is the simplest, cheapest, and most effective way to lose weight, gain confidence, and relieve stress. For newcomers, the obstacles are fierce. There are fears of pain and embarrassment. There are schedules jam-packed with stressful jobs, long commutes, endless meetings, and sticky-fingered toddlers.The Runner’s World Big Book of Running for Beginners provides all the information neophytes need to take their first steps, as well as inspiration for staying motivated. The book presents readers with tips for smart nutrition and injury prevention and includes realistic training plans that enable beginning runners to achieve gradual progress (by gearing up for a 30-minute run, a 5-K, or even a 5-miler). Above all, it will show newbies just how fun and rewarding the sport can be, thanks to the help of several "real runner" testimonials.

Author : Richard Askwith
Publisher : Aurum
Page : 366 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2024-05-16
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780711291942

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Feet in the Clouds by Richard Askwith Pdf

‘A masterpiece’ The Sunday Times ‘The pure essence of trail running, infectious and captivating’ Scott Jurek, bestselling author of Eat and Run ‘One of the best books about the extremes of sporting endeavour that you will ever read’ Independent on Sunday Twenty years since it was first published, Feet in the Clouds by Richard Askwith remains the definitive story of fell-running and a modern sports classic. Richard Askwith’s journey takes him into a world of forbidding rocky hills, horizontal rain, fear, exhaustion and stunning natural beauty, as well as one of the sport's purest and toughest challenges: the Bob Graham Round, running 42 Lake District peaks in 24 hours. Along the way, he encounters some of the most prodigious – and unsung – athletes that Britain has produced, such as Joss Naylor, who covered the equivalent of four Everests in a single run. Gripping, funny and moving, Feet in the Clouds is a story that any aspiring runner, endurance athlete or mountain-lover will understand well: of extremity, heroism and the experience of a lifetime. With a fully revised epilogue and an introduction from bestselling author Robert Macfarlane, 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, wild landscape, and to be a hero, if at all, within one’s own valley.

Author : Mariana Correa
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2017-11-18
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1979881464

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100 Days of Magnificent Running Quotes by Mariana Correa Pdf

100 DAYS OF MAGNIFICENT RUNNING QUOTES is the BEST inspirational and encouraging book for any runner, jogger or sprinter. It has the most stimulating advice from the world's top runners and some of the best sports minds in history to motivate and zoom past the finish line. With an extraordinary collection of the most inspirational running quotes from around the world you will improve your marathon training, 5k racing , boost your self-esteem and confidence, claim your inner strength , overcome your fears and make your dreams come true. "Employ your time in improving yourself by other men's writings, so that you shall gain easily what others have labored for. " Socrates.Words are powerful and can help you accomplish everything you have been dreaming of. Get inside the mind of the best athletes in the world and find out what it takes to succeed.

Author : John L. Parker
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 335 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2009-04-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781416597919

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Once a Runner by John L. Parker Pdf

The undisputed classic of running novels and one of the most beloved sports books ever published, Once a Runner tells the story of an athlete’s dreams amid the turmoil of the 60s and the Vietnam war. Inspired by the author’s experience as a collegiate champion, the novel follows Quenton Cassidy, a competitive runner at fictional Southeastern University whose lifelong dream is to run a four-minute mile. He is less than a second away when the turmoil of the Vietnam War era intrudes into the staid recesses of his school’s athletic department. After he becomes involved in an athletes’ protest, Cassidy is suspended from his track team. Under the tutelage of his friend and mentor, Bruce Denton, a graduate student and former Olympic gold medalist, Cassidy gives up his scholarship, his girlfriend, and possibly his future to withdraw to a monastic retreat in the countryside and begin training for the race of his life against the greatest miler in history. A rare insider’s account of the incredibly intense lives of elite distance runners, Once a Runner is an inspiring, funny, and spot-on tale of one individual’s quest to become a champion.

Author : Jens Voigt,James Startt
Publisher : Rodale Books
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2016-05-03
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781623365219

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Shut Up, Legs! by Jens Voigt,James Startt Pdf

Beloved German cyclist Jens Voigt isn’t a superstar in the traditional sense of the word. Although he won three stages of the Tour De France—and wore the yellow jersey twice—Voigt never claimed an overall victory. He became a star because he embodies qualities that go beyond winning and losing: sacrifice, selflessness, reliability, and devotion. European and American crowds were drawn to his aggressive riding style, outgoing nature, and refreshing realness. Voigt adopted a tireless work ethic that he carried throughout his career. In Shut Up, Legs! (a legendary Jensism), Voigt reflects upon his childhood in East Germany, juggling life as a professional cyclist and a father of six, and how he remained competitive without doping. Shut Up, Legs! offers a rare glimpse inside his heart and mind.

Author : Christopher McDougall
Publisher : Profile Books
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2010-12-09
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781847652287

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Born to Run by Christopher McDougall Pdf

A New York Times bestseller 'A sensation ... a rollicking tale well told' - The Times At the heart of Born to Run lies a mysterious tribe of Mexican Indians, the Tarahumara, who live quietly in canyons and are reputed to be the best distance runners in the world; in 1993, one of them, aged 57, came first in a prestigious 100-mile race wearing a toga and sandals. A small group of the world's top ultra-runners (and the awe-inspiring author) make the treacherous journey into the canyons to try to learn the tribe's secrets and then take them on over a course 50 miles long. With incredible energy and smart observation, McDougall tells this story while asking what the secrets are to being an incredible runner. Travelling to labs at Harvard, Nike, and elsewhere, he comes across an incredible cast of characters, including the woman who recently broke the world record for 100 miles and for her encore ran a 2:50 marathon in a bikini, pausing to down a beer at the 20 mile mark.

Author : Philip Maffetone
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 528 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2010-09-22
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781628731316

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The Big Book of Endurance Training and Racing by Philip Maffetone Pdf

Are you a triathlete, runner, cyclist, swimmer, cross-country skier, or other athlete seeking greater endurance? The Big Book of Endurance Training and Racing teaches athletes how to stay healthy, achieve optimal athletic potential, and be injury-free for many productive years. 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 addition, Dr. Maffetone dispels many of the commonly held myths that linger in participatory sports—and which adversely impact performance—and explains the “truths” about endurance, such as: The need to train slower to race faster will enable your aerobic system to improve endurance Why expensive running shoes can actually cause foot and leg injuries The fact that refined carbohydrates actually reduce endurance energy and disrupt hormone balance And more. If you are looking to increase your endurance and maximize your athletic potential, The Big Book of Endurance Training and Racing is your one-stop guide to training and racing effectively.

Author : E. C. McKenzie
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 600 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Bibles
ISBN : 0801061644

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Mac's Giant Book of Quips and Quotes by E. C. McKenzie Pdf

Author : Bill W.
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2014-09-04
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9780698176935

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Alcoholics Anonymous by Bill W. Pdf

A 75th anniversary e-book version of the most important and practical self-help book ever written, Alcoholics Anonymous. Here is a special deluxe edition of a book that has changed millions of lives and launched the modern recovery movement: Alcoholics Anonymous. This edition not only reproduces the original 1939 text of Alcoholics Anonymous, but as a special bonus features the complete 1941 Saturday Evening Post article “Alcoholics Anonymous” by journalist Jack Alexander, which, at the time, did as much as the book itself to introduce millions of seekers to AA’s program. Alcoholics Anonymous has touched and transformed myriad lives, and finally appears in a volume that honors its posterity and impact.

Author : James McGrath
Publisher : Pearson UK
Page : 259 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2017-03-27
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781292148458

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The Little Book of Big Management Wisdom by James McGrath Pdf

The full text downloaded to your computer. With eBooks you can: search for key concepts, words and phrases make highlights and notes as you study share your notes with friends Print 5 pages at a time Compatible for PCs and MACs No expiry (offline access will remain whilst the Bookshelf software is installed. eBooks are downloaded to your computer and accessible either offline through the VitalSource Bookshelf (available as a free download), available online and also via the iPad/Android app. When the eBook is purchased, you will receive an email with your access code. Simply go to http://bookshelf.vitalsource.com/ to download the FREE Bookshelf software. After installation, enter your access code for your eBook. Time limit The VitalSource products do not have an expiry date. You will continue to access your VitalSource products whilst you have your VitalSource Bookshelf installed. The Little Book of Big Management Wisdom outlines 90 of the greatest management quotations ever. The majority of quotes have been taken from legendary business leaders and commentators, including Warren Buffet and Peter Drucker. However, there are a few surprise inclusions from such people as Robert Frost and Elvis Presley. Each quotation, what it means, how to use it and the questions you should be asking, is outlined in two pages so you can immediately start to apply it in the real world. Packed with advice on how to deal with a wide range of management issues, this book will provide you with the insight and skills you require to succeed. Manage and develop your business Manage yourself and your career Motivate and lead people Turn your customers into partners Plan effectively Make better decisions All you want to know and how to apply it - in a nutshell.