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Why are so many people drawn to running? Why is running the most common physical activity? What is it about running that empowers so many people? And how can runners harness that power to create a more meaningful life? The Inner Runner addresses these questions and a whole lot more. This book is not about how to get faster or run a marathon; rather, it explores how the simple act of putting one foot in front of the other helps you harness your creative powers.

When runners aren't running, they are talking about running, planning their next run, shopping for running. This book contains stories from runners, telling their stories to other runners about. running - how it has changed their lives, their bodies, and their spirits. Runners will love these inspirational stories of fellow runners challenging themselves, recovering from injuries, and staying motivated.

Still living in the shadow of a global pandemic, George and Rachel attempt some of their toughest events so far. Rachel decides to sign up to her first iron-distance triathlon. But a broken bone threatens to derail George’s chances of joining her. They take on their longest ever run, most challenging swim, their first swim-run event, and a backyard ultra—a race that can only have one finisher. Ludo—the family’s hairy four-legged friend—gets in on the action as an official competitor in a muddy fun run.

Triathlon ist der härteste Ausdauersport der Welt. Der Ironman Hawaii ist der wichtigste Wettbewerb, der Gewinner darf sich Weltmeister nennen. 3,8 km Schwimmen, 180 km auf dem Rad, 42 km Laufdistanz – was für eine Anstrengung! Patrick Lange gewann das Rennen bereits zweimal, er zählt zur absoluten Weltspitze der Triathleten. Sein autobiografischer Bericht erzählt von seinem sportlichen Werdegang, vom Traum von der Hawaiiteilnahme, von ersten Erfolgen, aber auch Rückschlägen.

At age 55, Jeffrey L. Reynolds, Ph.D., crossed the finish line at Ironman Florida, the crowning achievement of his endurance sports journey. Just weeks later, he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. He fought through treatment, recovered—and was hit again. This time, it was Stage 3B colorectal cancer. In Every Mile Matters, Reynolds shares how the physical training, mental fortitude, and resilience developed through triathlon racing became his greatest weapons in the fight for his life. He didn’t just apply his athletic mindset—he relied on it. Each round of radiation became a daily workout.

Have you ever wanted to boost your running speed? How to Run Faster will reveal proven techniques that will give you the winning advantage. It really doesn't matter whether you're a sprinter or a runner working towards 5K, 10K, half-marathon, or full-marathon distances. How to Run Faster offers you effective and powerful methods that will quickly deliver amazing results.

Darryl Griffiths is the founder and CEO of KODA Nutrition, an Australian company that provides customizable nutrition and hydration solutions. Over the past 25 years, Darryl has provided nutrition and hydration strategies to thousands of professional and amateur athletes. His insights about nutrition and hydration for athletes and industry workers have come from many years of questioning, testing, and learning in the field to learn what works and what doesn't.

Written by a female athlete who has been a triathlon champion, this comprehensive audiobook covers all you need to know from start to finish. In this audiobook you will learn tons of great information from start to finish, including how to get started in triathlons, how to develop an effective training plan that simplifies your season and your life, how to train effectively so you minimize the risk of getting injured, how to avoid embarrassing newbie mistakes, and much more.

Conor Devine's life changed forever following a consultation with his neurologist in 2007. At 28 years old, he was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, advised to stop playing his beloved football, and told to give up his job. Over the next four years, he struggled with every aspect of his life as his debilitating MS symptoms started to take hold. In 2010, Devine made a decision to fight back against his illness in an attempt to take his life, body, and mind back.

When runners aren't running, they are talking about running, planning their next run, shopping for running. This book contains stories from runners, telling their stories to other runners about. running — how it has changed their lives, their bodies, and their spirits. Runners will love these inspirational stories of fellow runners challenging themselves, recovering from injuries, and staying motivated.

Finding time for triathlon training can feel impossible when you’re balancing parenthood, work, and everyday responsibilities. Triathlon Training for Busy Parents is here to show you how to fit endurance training into your life without compromising on your family or career. Designed specifically for time-crunched parents, this guide provides practical, efficient strategies to help you train smarter, not longer.

Forget what you might have been told; triathlon running is not like typical running. The triathlon run comes after a swim and a bike. The training, pacing, and technique requirements are very different from regular running. But this isn’t what triathletes have been told. Fortunately, with the right kind of run training, the triathlon run doesn’t have to be a long, painful slog with a stumble to the finish. Triathlon Running Foundations provides the specific information athletes need in order to feel strong for every step of the run, all the way to the finish.

Join Debs as she tries to complete the ultimate challenge in triathlon—the Ironman. Is she brave? Is she foolish? Can she really complete such a feat of human endurance? This instalment is the series shows Debs graduation from a podgy middle-aged diabetic to an unlikely endurance hero.

This is a compilation of the first six parts of the Unlikely Triathlete Series. Do not buy this book if you have already purchased parts one to six! However, if you've just bought one or two, this is a more cost effective way to listen to the rest of the series.

Cycling is easy to learn, a lot of fun, and if you really love it you can even try to go professional! However, there is much more to cycling than just learning to balance on two wheels. There is both an art and a science to cycling that can give you a massive advantage, whether you view cycling as a sport, a hobby, or as a form of transportation! If you love cycling and want to take your skills to the next level, then this is the book for you!

A Woman’s Guide to Triathlon is narrated specifically for women wanting to get into the sport (really all 3 sports). It combines knowledge from seasoned pros and presents everything you need to know in a format that makes sense to women who have never raced a triathlon. A step-by-step guide for everything from training to preparing for race morning. Listeners will understand the whole process of preparing for triathlon from beginning to the finish line.

A book about an unusual challenge, and all the unexpected lessons learned along the way. The author shares his journey in words spoken from his heart, sharing intricate details and important life lessons and opportunities that would otherwise be lost if not captured in this book. From being someone who sits, eats, and drinks all day to racing in what is deemed as the ultimate triathlon, this book takes you through the pain and struggles that became his world in the months leading up to the race, which also led to life-changing personal growth.

Zwischen Nachrichten und Thriathlon. Als Kind kennt Nachrichtensprecher Thorsten Schröder nur eine Leidenschaft: Fußball. Doch dann beendet ein Rückenleiden seine Vereinskarriere. Statt den Ball zu treten darf er als bewegungsfreudiger Teenager nur noch drei Sportarten ausüben: Schwimmen, Radfahren und Laufen. Aus der Not wird über die Jahre eine flammende Passion für jene Sportart, die alle drei Disziplinen vereint, den Triathlon. Immer größer werden die Herausforderungen, denen er sich im Wettkampf stellt, immer härter sein Training.

After losing both of his legs in a car accident at age 18, Scott Rigsby battled his way back from depression and addiction to achieve the unthinkable - become the first double-leg amputee ever to cross the finish line in the sporting world's most grueling and prestigious competition, the Ironman Triathlon.

How to Swim Faster will show you everything you need to know about swimming faster. Once you have learnt how to swim, the next stage is how to swim faster. Discover valuable secrets you must know to quickly achieve success. Swimming lessons will give you the basics. This book will go further than your swimming lessons and give you the winning advantage. Dive into this challenge and make the most of your effort.