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Marathon, Revised and Updated 5th Edition

The Ultimate Training Guide: Advice, Plans, and Programs for Half and Full Marathons

by Hal Higdon ...

Now completely updated and revised--a new edition of the long-running marathon training guide that has helped more than half a million people reach their goals.Marathon: The Ultimate Training Guide is among the bestselling running books of all time for many reasons, but above all others is this one: It works.Marathon running has changed in the seven years since the fourth edition--there are more ... Read more

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Now completely updated and revised--a new edition of the long-running marathon training guide that has helped more than half a million people reach their goals.Marathon: The Ultimate Training Guide is among the bestselling running books of all time for many reasons, but above all others is this one: It works.Marathon running has changed in the seven years since the fourth edition--there are more
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Science of Running

Analyse your Technique, Prevent Injury, Revolutionize your Training

by Chris Napier ...

Series series The Science of Fitness
Discover the hard science that will help you run faster, endure for longer, and avoid injury.Analyze your running style and learn how to enhance your gait for optimum efficiency and safety.Transform your performance with exercises targeting strength, flexibility, and recovery - each exercise annotated to reveal the muscle mechanics so you know you're getting it right.Understand the science behind ... Read more

$9.99 USD

Discover the hard science that will help you run faster, endure for longer, and avoid injury.Analyze your running style and learn how to enhance your gait for optimum efficiency and safety.Transform your performance with exercises targeting strength, flexibility, and recovery - each exercise annotated to reveal the muscle mechanics so you know you're getting it right.Understand the science behind
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The Art of Throwing

The Definitive Guide to Thrown Weapons Techniques (Downloadable Media Included)

by Amante P. Marinas Sr. ...

Concise and informative, The Art of Throwing is the ultimate introduction to the exciting world of throwing weapons.It provides thorough explanation and instruction on everything from grips and stances, targets and trajectories, and even how to construct your own weapons. The fundamentals of weapon throwing are easy to learn, but mastering aim—let alone mastering aim with a variety of weapons ... Read more

$8.69 USD

Concise and informative, The Art of Throwing is the ultimate introduction to the exciting world of throwing weapons.It provides thorough explanation and instruction on everything from grips and stances, targets and trajectories, and even how to construct your own weapons. The fundamentals of weapon throwing are easy to learn, but mastering aim—let alone mastering aim with a variety of weapons
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The Pregnant Athlete

How to Stay in Your Best Shape Ever -- Before, During, and After Pregnancy

by Brandi Dion, Steven Dion, McIntosh Perry, Joel Heller ...

The Go-To Guide to Keep You Active and Healthy During Your Pregnancy and BeyondWhether you're a professional athlete or a dedicated weekend warrior, you're serious about your sport and your commitment to fitness. But now that you're pregnant, you may be getting conflicting health and exercise advice from your family, friends, and doctors. With all the concerns and misinformation, it's hard to know ... Read more

$11.99 USD

The Go-To Guide to Keep You Active and Healthy During Your Pregnancy and BeyondWhether you're a professional athlete or a dedicated weekend warrior, you're serious about your sport and your commitment to fitness. But now that you're pregnant, you may be getting conflicting health and exercise advice from your family, friends, and doctors. With all the concerns and misinformation, it's hard to know
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From Medieval Manuscript to Modern Practice

The Longsword Techniques of Fiore dei Liberi

by Guy Windsor ...

In From Medieval Manuscript to Modern Practice, renowned historical swordsman Guy Windsor demystifies one of the greatest martial arts books of all time, Fiore dei Liberi's Il Fior di Battaglia (The Flower of Battle).In the late 14th century dei Liberi, an Italian knightly combat master, wrote Il Fior di Battaglia (The Flower of Battle). This magnificent, illustrated manuscript described how to ... Read more

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In From Medieval Manuscript to Modern Practice, renowned historical swordsman Guy Windsor demystifies one of the greatest martial arts books of all time, Fiore dei Liberi's Il Fior di Battaglia (The Flower of Battle).In the late 14th century dei Liberi, an Italian knightly combat master, wrote Il Fior di Battaglia (The Flower of Battle). This magnificent, illustrated manuscript described how to
... Read more
IronFit's Marathons after 40

Smarter Training for the Ageless Athlete

by Don Fink, Melanie Fink ...

The only marathon training guide athletes forty and older will ever needUpdated with full-color exercise photography; cutting-edge training, strength, core, and flexibility programs; and specific instruction for the most popular version of the marathon, the Half-Marathon, this book starts with s simple premise: training methods for younger athletes no longer work for athletes over forty. Melanie ... Read more

$16.99 USD

The only marathon training guide athletes forty and older will ever needUpdated with full-color exercise photography; cutting-edge training, strength, core, and flexibility programs; and specific instruction for the most popular version of the marathon, the Half-Marathon, this book starts with s simple premise: training methods for younger athletes no longer work for athletes over forty. Melanie
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Becoming Batman

The Possibility of a Superhero

by E. Paul Zehr ...

The science and training behind becoming a real-life superhero.Battling bad guys. High-tech hideouts. The gratitude of the masses. Who at some point in their life hasn't dreamed of being a superhero? Impossible, right? Or is it?Possessing no supernatural powers, Batman is the most realistic of all the superheroes. His feats are achieved through rigorous training and mental discipline, and with the ... Read more

$24.59 USD

The science and training behind becoming a real-life superhero.Battling bad guys. High-tech hideouts. The gratitude of the masses. Who at some point in their life hasn't dreamed of being a superhero? Impossible, right? Or is it?Possessing no supernatural powers, Batman is the most realistic of all the superheroes. His feats are achieved through rigorous training and mental discipline, and with the
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Be Expert with Map and Compass

The Complete Orienteering Handbook

by Carina Kjellstrom Elgin, Bjorn Kjellstrom ...

The classic map and compass navigation guide, updated with new features and tipsBe Expert with Map and Compass is a popular, easy-to-use orienteering handbook that has been helping people find their way for more than 70 years. This new edition contains a variety of updates on the essentials of map reading, with new photos and stories included throughout. In this refreshed, modern take on the ... Read more

$16.00 USD

The classic map and compass navigation guide, updated with new features and tipsBe Expert with Map and Compass is a popular, easy-to-use orienteering handbook that has been helping people find their way for more than 70 years. This new edition contains a variety of updates on the essentials of map reading, with new photos and stories included throughout. In this refreshed, modern take on the
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Aeronautical Chart User's Guide

by Federal Aviation Administration ...

The updated 11th edition of the Aeronautical Chart User’s Guide by the FAA is a great reference for novice pilots and professionals alike. Printed in full color with detailed examples, this book provides all the information students and pilots need to know about all the symbols and information provided on US aeronautical charts and chart navigation publications. Readers will find information on ... Read more

$9.99 USD

The updated 11th edition of the Aeronautical Chart User’s Guide by the FAA is a great reference for novice pilots and professionals alike. Printed in full color with detailed examples, this book provides all the information students and pilots need to know about all the symbols and information provided on US aeronautical charts and chart navigation publications. Readers will find information on
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An Introduction to Sports Coaching

Connecting Theory to Practice

Edited by Kieran Kingston, Robyn Jones ...

An Introduction to Sports Coaching provides students with an accessible and engaging guide to the scientific, social scientific, medical and pedagogical theory that underlies the practice of quality sports coaching. Now in a fully updated and revised second edition, it introduces students to the complex, messy, multi-faceted nature of coaching, and explores the full range of ‘knowledges’ which ... Read more

$87.99 USD

An Introduction to Sports Coaching provides students with an accessible and engaging guide to the scientific, social scientific, medical and pedagogical theory that underlies the practice of quality sports coaching. Now in a fully updated and revised second edition, it introduces students to the complex, messy, multi-faceted nature of coaching, and explores the full range of ‘knowledges’ which
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Essence of Okinawan Karate-Do

by Shoshin Nagamine ...

The Essence of Okinawan Karate-Do presents the teachings of legendary martial arts master Shoshin Nagamine, founder of the Matsubayashi school of Shorin-ryu karate-do.Used for generations as a practical and pictorial guide, it contains over 1,000 photographs to document eighteen classic karate kata (preset forms) and seven yakusoku kumite (prearranged partner exercises), as well as basic ... Read more

$13.99 USD

The Essence of Okinawan Karate-Do presents the teachings of legendary martial arts master Shoshin Nagamine, founder of the Matsubayashi school of Shorin-ryu karate-do.Used for generations as a practical and pictorial guide, it contains over 1,000 photographs to document eighteen classic karate kata (preset forms) and seven yakusoku kumite (prearranged partner exercises), as well as basic
... Read more
Strength and Conditioning for Cyclists

Off the Bike Conditioning for Performance and Life

by Phil Burt, Martin Evans ...

For a longer, healthier and more successful cycling career, follow Phil and Martin's strength and conditioning plan.Phil Burt and Martin Evans have worked with the world's best cyclists, including the Great Britain Cycling Team, devising and implementing highly effective off the bike training plans. Now, in Strength and Conditioning for Cyclists you can benefit from their wealth of knowledge and ... Read more

$15.79 USD

For a longer, healthier and more successful cycling career, follow Phil and Martin's strength and conditioning plan.Phil Burt and Martin Evans have worked with the world's best cyclists, including the Great Britain Cycling Team, devising and implementing highly effective off the bike training plans. Now, in Strength and Conditioning for Cyclists you can benefit from their wealth of knowledge and
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The Mirror Book

Mirror Sailing from Start to Finish

by Peter Aitken, Tim Davison ...

Series Book 2 - Start to Finish
The Mirror dinghy was a significant factor in the boom of dinghy sailing in the 1960s, introducing thousands to the delights of sailing. While sailing has come a long way since then and there have been a lot of far more exotic craft launched, the Mirror remains a fantastic boat in which to learn to sail and to compete at the highest levels. With this second edition, The Mirror Book has been bought ... Read more

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The Mirror dinghy was a significant factor in the boom of dinghy sailing in the 1960s, introducing thousands to the delights of sailing. While sailing has come a long way since then and there have been a lot of far more exotic craft launched, the Mirror remains a fantastic boat in which to learn to sail and to compete at the highest levels. With this second edition, The Mirror Book has been bought
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Run Fast. Cook Fast. Eat Slow.

Quick-Fix Recipes for Hangry Athletes: A Cookbook

by Shalane Flanagan, Elyse Kopecky ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • IACP AWARD FINALIST • Cook the recipes that Shalane Flanagan ate while training for her historic TCS New York City Marathon win!Run Fast. Eat Slow. taught runners of all ages that healthy food could be both indulgent and incredibly nourishing. Now, Olympian Shalane Flanagan and chef Elyse Kopecky are back with a cookbook that’s full of recipes that are fast and easy ... Read more

$12.99 USD

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • IACP AWARD FINALIST • Cook the recipes that Shalane Flanagan ate while training for her historic TCS New York City Marathon win!Run Fast. Eat Slow. taught runners of all ages that healthy food could be both indulgent and incredibly nourishing. Now, Olympian Shalane Flanagan and chef Elyse Kopecky are back with a cookbook that’s full of recipes that are fast and easy
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FAR/AIM 2024: Up-to-Date Federal Aviation Regulations / Aeronautical Information Manual

by Federal Aviation Administration ...

Series series FAR/AIM Federal Aviation Regulations
All the Information You Need to Operate Safely in US Airspace, Fully UpdatedIf you’re an aviator or aviation enthusiast, you cannot be caught with an out-of-date edition of the FAR/AIM. In the newest edition of the FAR/AIM, all regulations, procedures, and illustrations are brought up to date to reflect current federal regulations and FAA data, policies, and advisories. This handy reference book ... Read more

$14.99 USD

All the Information You Need to Operate Safely in US Airspace, Fully UpdatedIf you’re an aviator or aviation enthusiast, you cannot be caught with an out-of-date edition of the FAR/AIM. In the newest edition of the FAR/AIM, all regulations, procedures, and illustrations are brought up to date to reflect current federal regulations and FAA data, policies, and advisories. This handy reference book
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Angela Rock's Advanced Beach Volleyball Tactics

by Angela Rock ...

Angela Rock gets to the heart of advanced beach volleyball tactics. Because she was an Olympic indoor player first, she understands how to transition from indoor to beach. She explains how the games are different strategically and which highly honed indoor tactics served her well on the beach—and which did not.As both an amateur and professional player with decades of experience, Rock distills her ... Read more

$6.29 USD

Angela Rock gets to the heart of advanced beach volleyball tactics. Because she was an Olympic indoor player first, she understands how to transition from indoor to beach. She explains how the games are different strategically and which highly honed indoor tactics served her well on the beach—and which did not.As both an amateur and professional player with decades of experience, Rock distills her
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Ultimate Guide to Trail Running

Everything You Need to Know about Equipment, Finding Trails, Nutrition, Hill Strategy, Racing, Avoiding Injury, Training, Weather, and Safety

by Adam W. Chase, Nancy Hobbs ...

Trail running combines all the health and fitness benefits of walking and road running with the outdoor adventure of such sports as hiking and mountain biking—not to mention the spiritual renewal from a day spent communing with nature. No wonder it has become one of the world’s most popular fitness activities. The Ultimate Guide to Trail Running provides all the essential information needed, ... Read more

$18.99 USD

Trail running combines all the health and fitness benefits of walking and road running with the outdoor adventure of such sports as hiking and mountain biking—not to mention the spiritual renewal from a day spent communing with nature. No wonder it has become one of the world’s most popular fitness activities. The Ultimate Guide to Trail Running provides all the essential information needed,
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Walk

Rediscover the Most Natural Way to Boost Your Health and Longevity—One Step at a Time

by Courtney Conley, DC, Milica McDowell, MS, DPT ...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER!Discover the new rules of walking to increase your health, longevity, and overall wellbeing—from two go-to experts.“A surprisingly interesting, thought-provoking, and practical read. Walk is about much more than counting your steps—it’s about enriching your life. This book does for walking what Breath did for breathing.”</strong... ... Read more

$15.99 USD

NATIONAL BESTSELLER!Discover the new rules of walking to increase your health, longevity, and overall wellbeing—from two go-to experts.“A surprisingly interesting, thought-provoking, and practical read. Walk is about much more than counting your steps—it’s about enriching your life. This book does for walking what Breath did for breathing.”</strong...
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Runner's World Run Less Run Faster

Become a Faster, Stronger Runner with the Revolutionary 3-Runs-a-Week Training Program

by Bill Pierce, Scott Murr ...

Finally, runners at all levels can improve their race times while training less, with the revolutionary Furman Institute of Running and Scientific Training (FIRST) program.Hailed by the Wall Street Journal and featured twice in six months in cover stories in Runner's World magazine, FIRST's unique training philosophy makes running easier and more accessible, limits overtraining and burnout, and ... Read more

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Finally, runners at all levels can improve their race times while training less, with the revolutionary Furman Institute of Running and Scientific Training (FIRST) program.Hailed by the Wall Street Journal and featured twice in six months in cover stories in Runner's World magazine, FIRST's unique training philosophy makes running easier and more accessible, limits overtraining and burnout, and
... Read more
Hansons First Marathon

Step Up to 26.2 the Hansons Way

by Luke Humphrey, Keith Hanson, Kevin Hanson ...

"The results have been proven at every level, from the beginner to the elite, the Hanson's training system works." - Desiree Davila, Olympic marathonerWith the right training, ANYONE can finish a marathon! Hansons First Marathon, from one of America's most successful marathon training groups, offers a smart, friendly guide to preparing for your first marathon. With their proven method, the coaches ... Read more

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"The results have been proven at every level, from the beginner to the elite, the Hanson's training system works." - Desiree Davila, Olympic marathonerWith the right training, ANYONE can finish a marathon! Hansons First Marathon, from one of America's most successful marathon training groups, offers a smart, friendly guide to preparing for your first marathon. With their proven method, the coaches
... Read more
Karate Basics

Everything You Need to Get Started in Karate - from Basic Punches to Training and Tournaments

by Robin Rielly ...

Series series Tuttle Martial Arts Basics
Get your karate training off to a great start—from basic footwork and strikes to training and demonstrations. This martial arts guide is a perfect introduction to karate for beginners.Are you planning to learn Karate, but don't know where to begin? Are you looking for a teacher? Are you taking a class but confused by the technical terms used to describe the punches?Karate Basics teaches you all ... Read more

$8.69 USD

Get your karate training off to a great start—from basic footwork and strikes to training and demonstrations. This martial arts guide is a perfect introduction to karate for beginners.Are you planning to learn Karate, but don't know where to begin? Are you looking for a teacher? Are you taking a class but confused by the technical terms used to describe the punches?Karate Basics teaches you all
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Manual de pilates

Suelo con implementos (Color)

by Ruth Fernández, Susana Moral González, Pablo Paredes ...

Con el método Pilates te moverás con mayor facilidad y podrás prevenir lesiones, ya que: Ayuda a aliviar los dolores de espalda. Mejora la movilidad de las articulaciones. Mejora la postura y alineación del cuerpo. Reduce el malestar causado por un estilo de vida sedentario. Aumenta la conciencia corporal. En este libro se profundiza en los movimientos, introducidos en el Manual de Pilates suelo ... Read more

$11.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Con el método Pilates te moverás con mayor facilidad y podrás prevenir lesiones, ya que: Ayuda a aliviar los dolores de espalda. Mejora la movilidad de las articulaciones. Mejora la postura y alineación del cuerpo. Reduce el malestar causado por un estilo de vida sedentario. Aumenta la conciencia corporal. En este libro se profundiza en los movimientos, introducidos en el Manual de Pilates suelo
... Read more
Saving Par

How to Hit the 40 Toughest Shots in Golf

by Todd Sones ...

Drop strokes from your golf game with these proven techniques for confronting and solving tricky lies, deep rough, sand bunkers, and other devilishly challenging shots that can make the bogeys mount.What are your options when you encounter a fluffy lie in the rough near the green? How do you execute a super lob to a tight pin on an elevated green? What should you do when you're facing the perils ... Read more

$14.99 USD

Drop strokes from your golf game with these proven techniques for confronting and solving tricky lies, deep rough, sand bunkers, and other devilishly challenging shots that can make the bogeys mount.What are your options when you encounter a fluffy lie in the rough near the green? How do you execute a super lob to a tight pin on an elevated green? What should you do when you're facing the perils
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The Seven Principles of Mastery

by Guy Windsor ...

Series Book 1 - The Swordsman's Quick Guide
Guy Windsor has been training swordsmen and swordswomen for a very long time. This short book distills his principles of training swordsmanship into seven key ideas, divided into three internal principles, and four external principles. They are:Internal:MindfulnessFlowAdopt Useful BeliefsExternal:4) No Injuries5) The Pareto Principle6) Run a Diagnostic7) Distinguish between knowledge and skillThis ... Read more

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Guy Windsor has been training swordsmen and swordswomen for a very long time. This short book distills his principles of training swordsmanship into seven key ideas, divided into three internal principles, and four external principles. They are:Internal:MindfulnessFlowAdopt Useful BeliefsExternal:4) No Injuries5) The Pareto Principle6) Run a Diagnostic7) Distinguish between knowledge and skillThis
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