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What would one call taking teens with no evident running talent and putting them through breakneck training combined with mantras from rock n' roll, techniques from Kenya, and philosophy from Australia, and turning them into champions? Is it revolutionary? Or just plain crazy? Bill Aris has heard both, but one thing is indisputable. Everything Aris does with his runners - male and female - is new and extraordinary, and he has created a new American running dynasty.

For coaches that want to evolve and learn new tricks about coaching cross country, then HowExpert Guide to Cross Country Coaching is the audiobook for you. The author Kyle Daubs is a young coach that started a cooperative, cross country program between two schools. In its four year existence, the boys and girls rose to the top of their conference standings. The author not only brings five years of coaching cross country experience but also brings a youthful approach to the game. Great for first-time coaches, and even older coaches who want to learn a few new tricks.

Growing up in poverty in Limpopo, Caster’s early experiences at school are marked by many ups and downs: while her friends and family accept her for who she is, she is constantly bullied for her appearance. But she discovers soccer and immerses herself in the game - even making the boys’ team. It is only after she enrols at the University of Pretoria that her life changes completely.

This book isn't just about running; it's about a runner's reflections on life, change, and the love of running in Egypt. It's a memoir about self-discovery and searching for freedom and love of life. It's about the integration of body, mind, and soul. It's about family and friends, relationships, and work. After witnessing a revolution in Egypt, running twice for the parliamentary elections, and being a former leader of two political parties, the author decided to take a break from politics and start running.

This audiobook is a step-by-step guide to show you how to take your running goals to a whole new level. It's an audiobook to help you to run faster, stronger, and better, in the shortest time possible. This guide was designed not only for beginner runners, but also novice and professional runners who have been running for a while. It doesn't matter what level of running experience you have because this audiobook takes everyone into consideration.

Are you running the right way? Thanks to Christopher McDonald's book, Born to Run, we now know there is a right way and wrong way to run. Are you unsure if you're landing the right way, stretching right, or even wearing the right kind of shoes for your feet? It's time you learn. How to Run is a concise book that will teach you how to run better, safer, and faster.

After the Olympics, you may want to know more about what drives champions to become their best and how you can apply the principles behind their success into your life. In The Champion's Journey, Victor Mutasa Kyefulumya reveals the seven key decisions champions make in their lives to become successful in sports and life.

If you already have an interest and perhaps regularly take part in events such as half and full marathons or more challenging events, such as the steeplechase, triathlon, or decathlon, think of obstacle course racing as taking things to a whole new level. Obstacle course races have replaced mere triathlons and the like as the contemporary measure of physical fitness, with a very dominating element of sheer human willpower, teamwork, planning, fun, mental toughness, and a whole lot more.

My Life in Story: Stronger by three-time Olympic champion in track and field Gail Devers is a rousing story of trials and triumphs. She gives listeners an intimate look at her life, never before revealed, and shares how she overcame setback after setback during the height of her career. Behind every champion's success is a timeline of challenges, and Devers reveals her secrets on how to become a true champion despite facing a mountain of trials after being diagnosed with Graves' disease.

In 1936, against a backdrop of swastikas flying and storm troopers looming, an African-American son of sharecroppers set three world records and won an unprecedented four gold medals, single-handedly crushing Hitler's myth of Aryan supremacy. The story of Jesse Owens at the 1936 Olympics Games is that of a high-profile athlete giving a performance that transcends sports. But it is also the intimate and complex tale of the courage of one remarkable man.

Dive in with nationally recognized miler Greg Gibson as he takes you from his father’s triumphs and disappointments in the Depression and World War II, through Greg’s own rural childhood in Eastern Washington, where he first dreams of becoming a world-class athlete.

Looking to take your track performance to the next level? Look no further than this comprehensive guide to the sport's most essential cheats, hacks, hints, tips, and tricks. From basic training techniques to advanced mental strategies, this book covers everything you need to know to become a successful track athlete.

Unleash your inner champion and discover the secrets to transforming yourself into an unstoppable force on and off the field with "Mental Toughness for Athletes: 7 Proven Strategies for Young Champions to Build Grit, Boost Emotional Resilience, and Become Unstoppable."

Professional distance runners Elvin Kibet and Shadrack Kipchirchir grew up in rural Kenyan villages. Though their lives began in poverty, both were driven to reach their full potential, to gain an education, and make a difference. And they would find their way to do just that through the high-pressure world of distance running.

“箱根”に魅せられたテレビマンたちが、前代未聞の生中継に挑むいまやお正月の風物詩となった、箱根駅伝。1987年、初めてテレビ中継に挑んだテレビマンたちの奮闘を描く傑作ノンフィクション。