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The Ancient Olympics
The word 'athletics' is derived from the Greek verb 'to struggle for a prize'. After reading this book, no one will see the Olympics as a graceful display of Greek...
The Looniness of the Long Distance Runner: An Unfit Londoner's Attempt
The Looniness of the Long Distance Runner is one comparatively unfit 39-year old Londoner's humorous account of his attempt to run the New York marathon from scratch. (He chose the...
The London Marathon
If you want to win something, run 100 metres. If you want to experience something, run a marathon' - Emil ZatopekThe London Marathon salutes 25 years of the London Marathon...
Fast Girl: A Life Spent Running From Madness
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The former middle distance Olympic runner and high-end escort speaks out for the first time about her battle with mental illness, and how mania controlled and...
Passion for Distance: The story of my 100 marathons
I have run one hundred marathons. I am the first Australian female to do so. I want to share my experiences with you. I want you to see what it...
3:59.4: The Quest to Break the Four Minute Mile
The biography of the world's most famous sporting achievement, in which Roger Bannister (1929-2018) triumphed in 1954 by running the Four Minute Mile. Perfect for fans of Chariots of Fire....
Runner's World Book of Running for Beginners
Everything you need to know to begin running for pleasure, for health - for life! From the first steps you take (and the shoes you take them in) to building...
Girls Sports Academy: Athletics (Josie's Story)
Can hurdling champion Josie find a way to improve in class as well as follow her gold medal dreams? Welcome to the Academy of Sport for Girls - the most...
The Russian Affair: The True Story of the Couple who Uncovered the
LONGLISTED FOR THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR PRIZE 2020 'Reads like a thriller, or even a spy novel...Walsh keeps you gripped' Rosamund Urwin, Sunday Times 'A turbulent...
Raelene: Sometimes Beaten, Never Conquered
'Let me show you my scars. to know them is to know me.' So begins the candid memoir of Raelene Boyle, one of Australia's most loved national figures. the former...
Body: Effective tools to heal pain, restore health and prevent injury
The Sunday Times bestseller with all the strategies you need to prevent pain and fuel your body to its fullest health potential. 'James is incredible - he has played a...
Body: Effective tools to heal pain, restore health and prevent injury
The Sunday Times bestseller with all the strategies you need to prevent pain and fuel your body to its fullest health potential. 'James is incredible - he has played a...
Multisport Dreaming: The Foundations of Triathlon in Australia
The sport of triathlon has evolved considerably since the first triathlon-like events were held in Australia in 1980 and 1981. The Australian triathlon journey is full of triumphs. Australia hosted...
Cheat: The not-so-subtle art of conning your way to sporting glory
A hilarious trip through the history of cheating sport. Where there's sport, there's cheating. No sport is immune; athletics, swimming, rugby, American Football, cricket, baseball, badminton, motorsports, tennis and curling....
The Race Against Time: Adventures in Late-Life Running
A transformational quest for the secrets of happy, healthy, whole-life running that will change the way you think about growing older. 'Inspirational' - Observer A transformational quest for the secrets...
Born to Run: My Story
Hi guys, ever since I was little I only had one dream - to win a gold medal at the Olympics. When I was twenty-seven years old, my dream came...
Barca: Mes que un club (English edition): 120 Years 1899-2019
Format: Hardback, 285mm x 373mm, 4520g, 496 pagesPublished: Skira, Italy, 2019We are more than a team of great stars, we are more than a stadium full of dreams, we are...