Download or read book Born to Run written by Christopher McDougall and published by Profile Books. This book was released on 2010-12-09 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book What I Talk About When I Talk About Running written by Haruki Murakami and published by Vintage Canada. This book was released on 2009-08-11 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the best-selling author of The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle and After Dark, a rich and revelatory memoir about writing and running, and the integral impact both have made on his life. In 1982, having sold his jazz bar to devote himself to writing, Haruki Murakami began running to keep fit. A year later, he’d completed a solo course from Athens to Marathon, and now, after dozens of such races, not to mention triathlons and a slew of critically acclaimed books, he reflects upon the influence the sport has had on his life and—even more important—on his writing. Equal parts training log, travelogue, and reminiscence, this revealing memoir covers his four-month preparation for the 2005 New York City Marathon and includes settings ranging from Tokyo’s Jingu Gaien gardens, where he once shared the course with an Olympian, to the Charles River in Boston among young women who outpace him. Through this marvellous lens of sport emerges a cornucopia of memories and insights: the eureka moment when he decided to become a writer, his greatest triumphs and disappointments, his passion for vintage LPs and the experience, after the age of fifty, of seeing his race times improve and then fall back. By turns funny and sobering, playful and philosophical, What I Talk About When I Talk About Running is both for fans of this masterful yet guardedly private writer and for the exploding population of athletes who find similar satisfaction in distance running.
Download or read book Run Like Duck written by Mark Atkinson and published by Sandstone Press Ltd. This book was released on 2018-11-15 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 2019 Running Awards: Best BookA guide to running for the unathletic, told by a man who fell into the sport almost by accident. Progressing cautiously on a reluctant and unexpected journey to 100 Marathons (and beyond), he learned the hard way from years of getting it wrong. Unlikely to break any records or become a national figure for the standards he sets, he nonetheless has enhanced his life and fitness, taking his long-suffering family along with him. In this witty account, he writes about his unsteady progress while knocking the stuffing out of running pomposity.
Download or read book That One Moment written by Terese Lorae Smauldon and published by Aphrodisia. This book was released on 2009 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This hilarious and heartwarming novel follows four female friends whose lives are on the verge of transformation, as they support each other through love, loss, and plenty of unexpected challenges. Original.
Download or read book George Scarborough written by Robert K. DeArment and published by University of Oklahoma Press. This book was released on 1996-04-01 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: George killed John Selman, and now the story of his life and his controversial killings while wearing the badge--show who he was tried 3 times and acquitted each time.
Download or read book The 3 A s in Success written by Lluís Soldevila Vilasis and published by Profit Editorial. This book was released on 2016-11-16 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the world of business, the best practices are techniques that produce outstanding results and are used as a point of reference. Could the same be done from a personal point of view? The answer is YES, since many people consistently get what they set out to reach. The starting point in this book is the definition of goals/objectives/targets followed by a close scrutiny of how organizations systematically reach them. Next comes the Personal SWOTTM as a tool for self-knowledge and guide to define our personal strategy. It is a roadmap to success, based on a powerful concept such as the Law of Action, whose three A's will lead the reader's steps in the use of techniques, questionnaires, formulas, laws and some secret ingredient. In other words, a practical and motivating book to perform the changes you require to become your own best version, whether personally or professionally.
Download or read book I Am Third written by Gale Sayers and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2001-11-01 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Gale Sayers' book I Am Third, with Al Silverman, is a stirring, painfully honest account of his struggle to become the greatest running back in history and that agonizing moment between immortality and becoming a cripple." —The New York Times Book Review
Download or read book Running Tracks written by Rob Deering and published by Unbound Publishing. This book was released on 2021-08-05 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rob Deering has been listening to music his whole life, but it was only in his mid-thirties that – much to his surprise – he found himself falling in love with the hugely popular, nearly perfect, sometimes preposterous activity of running In this vividly conjured collection, Rob shares stories of when a run, a place and a tune come together in a life-defining moment. His adventures in running have spanned four continents, fifteen marathons and numberless miles of park and pavement, and the carefully chosen music streaming through his headphones has spurred him forward throughout. What makes the perfect running tune? Where can you find the best routes, even in an unfamiliar town? Why do people put themselves through marathons? In Running Tracks, Rob Deering shares his sometimes surprising answers to these questions, and explains how a hobby became an obsession that changed his life forever.
Download or read book Runner s World written by and published by . This book was released on 2008-04 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Runner's World magazine aims to help runners achieve their personal health, fitness, and performance goals, and to inspire them with vivid, memorable storytelling.
Download or read book Chris Matthews Complete Library E book Box Set written by Chris Matthews and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-10-01 with total page 1358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The complete works of Chris Matthews, from his penetrating biographies—Jack Kennedy; Kennedy and Nixon; & Tip and the Gipper— to the trenchant political analysis of American; Hardball; & Now, Let Me Tell You What I Really Think. Tip and the Gipper is a magnificent personal history of a time when two great political opponents served together for the benefit of the country. Chris Matthews was an eyewitness to this story as a top aide to Speaker of the House Tip O’Neill. Kennedy and Nixon: John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon each dreamed of becoming the great young leader of their age. First as friends, then as bitter enemies, they were linked by a historic rivalry that changed both them and their country. Jack Kennedy: What was he like, this man whose own wife called him "that elusive, unforgettable man"? In this New York Times bestselling biography, Chris Matthews answers that question with the verve of a novelist. American: People have often wondered what makes America truly great. In American, Matthews explores the best America stands for and portrays our country as a beacon for the modern world. Now, Let Me Tell You What I Really Think: In this memoir spanning the Cold War to the Clinton years, Matthews describes his "God and Country" Catholic school education in Philadelphia, complete with air-raid drills and his early enthusiasm for politics. He shares with us his life's adventures and his three decades deep in the "belly of the beast" of American politics. Hardball: Chris Matthews has spent a quarter century on the playing field of American politics—from right-hand man of Speaker of the House Tip O'Neill, to host of NBC's highest rated cable talk show Hardball. In this revised and updated edition of his political classic, he offers fascinating new stories and reveals the inside rules that govern the game of power.
Download or read book The Chief Mate s Yarns written by Thornton Jenkins Hains and published by . This book was released on 1912 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Young at Heart written by Frederick Lewis and published by Rounder Records. This book was released on 2005 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A moving biography of a dynamic and charismatic athlete, who ran sixty one Boston Marathons and remains a legendary figure of perseverance and achievement in New England and throughout the running community.
Download or read book The Complete Plays of Frances Burney written by Peter Sabor and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-12-14 with total page 777 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The complete plays of Fanny Burney, taken from the original manuscripts of her work. The work includes a general introduction, headnotes to each play, explanatory notes and variant readings.
Download or read book Just Between Us written by Kat Addams and published by Kat Addams. This book was released on 2020-10-06 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gimme an F … F! Gimme a U … U! What’s that spell? FU! Forks University Fashion Academy was my dream school. And my spoiled little heart was used to getting what I wanted … until now. Being rescued by the annoyingly gorgeous Dominick Moretti, my sworn enemy per our family’s endless feud, turned my designer life into a nightmare. I had been minding my own business—pulling a teeny-tiny BAD prank on behalf of my sorority, Beta Alpha Delta—when the fraternity, Delta Iota Kappa caught me. Lucky for me, the DIK who had come to my rescue was none other than Dominick. We should hate each other. I mean, his family had basically stolen my dad’s business plan, making them rich and creating a grudge deeper than any university rival. But try telling that to my lady bits. Suddenly, everything seemed so last season compared to being with him. I’d had no idea fraternizing with the enemy would prove to be more dangerous than running in six-inch stilettos. Walking away from our families was the only way to be together … but was I ready to trade my comfortable life of luxury for a chance at love? Previously published under the title Sew Basic.
Download or read book Popular Mechanics written by and published by . This book was released on 1971-03 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Popular Mechanics inspires, instructs and influences readers to help them master the modern world. Whether it’s practical DIY home-improvement tips, gadgets and digital technology, information on the newest cars or the latest breakthroughs in science -- PM is the ultimate guide to our high-tech lifestyle.
Download or read book There s More to Life than the Pursuit of Money written by Glen Coffee and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2018-10-22 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The idea of There's More to Life than the Pursuit of Money came in 2010 from Glen Jr.'s decision to leave a promising, lucrative NFL career with the San Francisco 49er's due to a spiritual awakening. According to Glen, God spoke to him. "Glen, I want you to retire from the NFL and go out into the world and spread my word!" As God spoke to my son, He spoke to my heart as well. This life-changing experience with God has definitely put a spirit in our hearts that will not rest! Chapter 7 of our book is titled "Glen Finds Christ at Bama" and really reveals how the Holy Spirit started molding Glen for the path that God was preparing for him. When our adult children team up with Christ to combat sin, we as parents can then claim our victories. Our book covers Glen's relationship with God in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, at Bruner Middle School to Fort Walton High, and on to the University of Alabama under legendary coach Nick Saban. After that life-changing decision, Glen Jr. became an inspirational speaker and joined the Untied Stated Army and served four years as an Army Ranger. In this profound correspondence, we wanted to be transparent showing our audience that we're imperfect people living in an imperfect world. We also wanted to show our readers how we submitted our hearts to Jesus Christ! The world tends to worship money, the more we get the more we want. There's More to Life than the Pursuit of Money show's our readers how dangerous money is when used out of context and also shows how God created it for enjoyment. There's More to Life than the Pursuit of Money is unbiased and based on biblical truths that will challenge us humans to look in the mirror and lament for Christ! Glen and I are inviting you to take an honest look at your relationship with Christ and communicate with Him, just like He communicated with us and inspired us to write There's More to Life than the Pursuit of Money!
Download or read book The Writings of Bret Harte written by Bret Harte and published by . This book was released on 1907 with total page 492 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
