Runner's World Guide to Adventure Racing

Runner's World Guide to Adventure Racing
Author: Ian Adamson
Publisher: Rodale Books
Total Pages: 383
Release: 2004-04-17
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1609616030

How to Become a Successful Racer and Adventure Athlete Why should you take a pair of sandals, a dollar bill, and a car antenna to your next adventure race? You'll find the answer to that question and many others in Runner's World Guide to Adventure Racing. In this authoritative guide, Ian Adamson shares his insider secrets for training, racing, team building, conflict management, injury prevention, equipment repair, sleep management, and much more. Often referred to as the Michael Jordan of adventure racing, Adamson helps you navigate any type of adventure race, from short sprint race to full-length expedition. In this guide, you'll find: - Detailed training plans for recreational and competitive athletes - Tips for running, hiking, biking, paddling, navigating, and climbing more efficiently - A no-nonsense guide for what you need from the sporting goods store--and what you don't - Insider secrets for mending equipment and injuries while in the wilderness - Adamson's nine favorite foods to pack in your race bag You'll also read Adamson's humorous, touching, and downright chilling stories of life on the adventure trail. From sprint races to full-length expeditions, Adamson's expert advice will get you and your equipment to the finish line in one piece.


The Runner's World Big Book of Marathon and Half-Marathon Training

The Runner's World Big Book of Marathon and Half-Marathon Training
Author: Jennifer Van Allen
Publisher: Rodale Books
Total Pages: 306
Release: 2012-06-05
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1609617088

The first dedicated book on marathon and half marathon training from the renowned experts at Runner's World Runner's World Big Book of Marathon and Half-Marathon Training gives readers the core essentials of marathon training, nutrition, injury prevention, and more. The editors of Runner's World know marathon training better than anyone on the planet. They have spent the last few years inviting readers to share the long, sweaty journey to the starting line, putting themselves on call to personally answer readers' questions 24/7. This book includes testimonials from real runners, more than 25 training plans for every level and ability, workouts, a runner's dictionary, and sample meal plans. Runner's World Big Book of Marathon and Half-Marathon Training is a powerful and winning resource—the ultimate tool kit for anyone who wants to get from the starting line to the finish line.


Runner's World Run to Lose

Runner's World Run to Lose
Author: Jennifer Van Allen
Publisher: Rodale
Total Pages: 306
Release: 2015-12-22
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1623365996

Running burns an incredible amount of calories, making it one of if not the most effective weight loss strategies around. And running is accessible to nearly everyone all over the world. This book provides the information you need to begin running for weight loss as well as the tools to stay on track. Runner's World Run to Lose will serve the seasoned athlete as well as the couch surfer, offering guidance on matters like how to strike a balance between getting enough nutrients to fuel workouts while cutting enough calories to meet weight loss goals, how to time calorie-and-nutrient intake to maximize workout power and recovery time, and how to get the highest-quality/lowest-calorie carbs to fuel workouts, among other invaluable tips.


Run to the Finish

Run to the Finish
Author: Amanda Brooks
Publisher: Hachette Go
Total Pages: 316
Release: 2020-03-03
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 0738286001

Inspiration and practical tips for runners who prioritize enjoyment over pace and embrace their place as an "average" runner In her first book, popular runner blogger Amanda Brooks lays out the path to finding greater fulfillment in running for those who consider themselves "middle of the pack runners" -- they're not trying to win Boston (or even qualify for Boston); they just want to get strong and stay injury-free so they can continue to enjoy running. Run to the Finish is not your typical running book. While it is filled with useful strategic training advice throughout, at its core, it is about embracing your place in the middle of the pack with humor and learning to love the run you've got without comparing yourself to other runners. Mixing practical advice like understanding the discomfort vs. pain, the mental side of running, and movements to treat the most common injuries with more playful elements such as "Favorite hilarious marathon signs" and "Weird Thoughts We all Have at the Start Line," Brooks is the down-to-earth, inspiring guide for everyone who wants to be happier with their run.


Runner's World Running on Air

Runner's World Running on Air
Author: Budd Coates
Publisher: Rodale Books
Total Pages: 291
Release: 2013-04-09
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 160961920X

Renowned running coach Budd Coates presents Runner's World Running on Air, a revolutionary yet simple training method based on rhythmic breathing to help runners at all experience levels improve their performance, prevent injury, and experience the joy of running. Validating his method through a mix of accessible science, Eastern philosophy, and the experiences of test subjects, Coates shows readers how focusing on their breathing brings their minds and bodies into harmony and helps them run stronger, faster, and more comfortably. Rhythmic breathing increases lung volume; improves awareness and control; helps prevent injury and side stitches; improves running for those with asthma; allows runners to quickly set a pace for quality training and racing; and helps athletes manage muscle cramps. This book reviews the basics of rhythmic breathing, teaching readers how to perform it while walking and, eventually, while running. Weeklong sample schedules from different programs shows readers how to apply the rhythmic breathing scale to any workout. Coates also touches on the importance of stretching, cross-training, and core training and provides detailed training plans and schedules.


Runner's World Train Smart, Run Forever

Runner's World Train Smart, Run Forever
Author: Bill Pierce
Publisher: Rodale Books
Total Pages: 305
Release: 2017-04-04
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1623367476

From the experts at the Furman Institute of Running and Scientific Training (FIRST), Runner's World Train Smart, Run Forever goes beyond traditional training programs and addresses the issues that prevent runners from reaching their full potential. This book will teach you how to become a fit, fast, and healthy lifelong runner by following the authors’ innovative 7-hour workout week. In this new approach, Bill Pierce and Scott Murr show how overall fitness and total body health are the secret to longevity as a runner. Runner’s World Train Smart, Run Forever is appropriate for all runners, but is especially helpful if you’re frustrated by injuries or looking to maintain your healthy lifestyle as you age. This book addresses the controversies surrounding the dangers of overtraining and the stress associated with the constant craving for faster race times. Complete with a comprehensive program to enhance overall fitness, improve race times, and support healthy aging, this book will show you how to achieve your fitness goals at any stage.


Runner's World Performance Nutrition for Runners

Runner's World Performance Nutrition for Runners
Author: Matt Fitzgerald
Publisher: Rodale
Total Pages: 259
Release: 2006
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1594862184

Draws on the latest scientific advice to provide an up-to-date nutrition reference specifically tailored to the needs of runners, covering such topics as proper hydration, customizing a diet for personal training needs, and speeding up recovery times. Original. 15,000 first printing.


Runner's World Your Best Stride

Runner's World Your Best Stride
Author: Jonathan Beverly
Publisher: Rodale Books
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2017-06-13
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1623368987

Run the Way You Were Born to Run Every runner wants a smooth, light, powerful, and resilient stride. But there isn't one ideal form all runners should try to emulate. Instead, research and experience show that people can run effectively in a wide variety of patterns with some universal elements. In lively, accessible prose, author Jonathan Beverly details his search for common ground among physical therapists, podiatrists, biomechanics researchers, and coaches, and reveals how individual runners can apply those principles and improve their performance, avoid injury, and enhance their enjoyment on the run. With specific, illustrated exercises that show how to counteract tight muscles from excessive sitting, improve limited arm mobility from hunching over electronic devices, strengthen your feet for better balance, and improve speed by lengthening your stride, Runner's World Your Best Stride is an approachable guide to human movement and a practical tool for improved running performance.


The Thrill of Victory, the Agony of My Feet

The Thrill of Victory, the Agony of My Feet
Author: Neal Jamison
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2005
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9781891369544

Personal stories about adventure racing, a fast-growing sport combining running, cycling, paddling, climbing and more.