[PDF] My Marathon eBook

Author : Frank Shorter
Publisher : Rodale
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 37,17 MB
Release : 2016-07-05
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1623367247

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My Marathon: Reflections on a Gold Medal Life is a revealing memoir by Frank Shorter, the father of American distance running. After winning the 1969 NCAA title in the 10,000-meters title during his senior year at Yale, Shorter went on to win a staggering 24 national titles on track, road, and cross country courses, but it was in the marathon that Shorter achieved his greatest fame and recognition. At the 1972 Munich Games, Shorter won the Olympic marathon finishing more than 2 minutes ahead of the second-place finisher. Four years later, he finished a controversial second in the Olympic marathon in Montreal. The controversy, still unresolved to this day, revolved around the East German "winner" being a possible drug cheat. Shorter later founded the United States Anti-Doping Agency. Written with noted sportswriter John Brant, My Marathon details these inspiring events, as well as the physical and emotional abuse Shorter suffered as a child. This inspiring memoir is a testament to the resiliency of the human spirit and the transformative power of sports.

Author : Bill Rodgers
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 44,58 MB
Release : 2013-04-02
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1250021154

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The legendary long-distance runner details his historic victory in the 1975 Boston Marathon that launched the modern running boom Within a span of two hours and nine minutes, Bill Rodgers went from obscurity to legend, from Bill Rodgers to "Boston Billy." In doing so, he instantly became the people's champ and the poster boy for the soulful 1970s distance runner. Having won the Boston Marathon and New York Marathon four times each, he remains the only marathoner to have appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated twice. Winning the Holy Grail of marathons in an unthinkable record time changed Bill's life forever. But his dramatic breakthrough in Boston also changed the lives of countless others, instilling in other American runners the belief that they could follow in his footsteps, and inspiring thousands of regular people to lace up their shoes and chase down their own dreams. In the year before Rodger's victory at the 1975 Boston Marathon, 20,000 people had completed a marathon in the United States. By 2009, participants reached nearly half a million. Thirty-seven years later Bill Rodgers still possesses the same warm, endearing, and whimsical spirit that turned him into one of America's most beloved athletes. In Marathon Man he details for the first time this historic race and the events that led him there.

Author : Sebastien Samson
Publisher : Humanoids, Inc.
Page : 189 pages
File Size : 10,64 MB
Release : 2018-10-30
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : 1643377841

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A quiet, aging teacher decides to run the NY Marathon. Along the way, he transforms into the man he always wanted to be.

Author : Meb Keflezighi
Publisher : Rodale Books
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 10,36 MB
Release : 2019-03-19
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 163565288X

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When four-time Olympian Meb Keflezighi ran his final marathon in New York City on November 5, 2017, it marked the end of an extraordinary distance-running career. Meb will be remembered as the only person in history to win both the Boston and New York City marathons as well as an Olympic marathon silver medal. Meb's last marathon was also his 26th, and each of those 26 marathons has come with its own unique challenges, rewards, and outcomes for him. Through focused narrative, Meb describes key moments and triumphs that made each marathon a unique learning experience and shows runners--whether recreational or professional--how to apply the lessons he's learned to their own running and lives. Chronologically organized by marathon, 26 Marathons offers wisdom Meb has gleaned about life, family, identity, and faith in addition to tips about running, training, and nutrition. Equal parts inspiration and practical advice, this book will provide readers an inside look at the life and success of one of the greatest runners living today.

Author : Richard Benyo
Publisher : Random House
Page : 507 pages
File Size : 20,82 MB
Release : 2011-08-10
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0307874508

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In easy-to-understand language, Benyo covers preliminaries, preparation, pacing and strategy, and much more. He helps runners tailor a general program to their own particular needs, and backs his recommendations with up-to-the minute resea From the Trade Paperback edition.

Author : Jeff Galloway
Publisher : Shelter Publications, Inc.
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 45,43 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 093607048X

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Marathon: You Can Do It details Olympian Jeff Galloway's revolutionary walk/run training methods that have enabled tens of thousands of people to run marathons. This innovative method opens up marathon running to everyone -- not just rock-hard athletes, but also those who may be out of shape, overweight, or past their athletic prime. This updated edition includes the new "magic mile" time trial, fat-burning techniques, adjustments in the weekly schedule to prevent injuries and improve performance, and quick fixes to keep runners motivated during latter stages of marathon.

Author : C. A. Tarun Mahajan
Publisher : Frog in Well
Page : 97 pages
File Size : 30,14 MB
Release : 2015-05
Category :
ISBN : 9789352013159

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"MY MARATHON is a true story of a person who was a big zero in athletics from birth to 36 years of age turned into a marathoner in his thirty seven year of his age. It is never late. This story is not filmy. It does not have the spices of drama, action, love, emotion etc. But it will surely give you inspiration to believe in power within you. It will inspire you to do whatever you desire to do. The only thing you need to have is a strong desire."

Author : Amy Dixon
Publisher : Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
Page : 33 pages
File Size : 34,76 MB
Release : 2012-11-02
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1616089660

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"Preston the mouse has always dreamed of running in the New York City Marathon and even when his family says he cannot do it, Preston refuses to let go of his dream"--

Author : Richard Nerurkar
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 29,82 MB
Release : 2013-02-21
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1408178680

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"I've learned so much from Richard about marathon running. If you want to run a marathon, or a faster one, you have to read his book!" Haile Gebrselassie, first athlete to run a sub-2:04 Marathon "Richard's achievements as a world-class distance runner speak for themselves. His success came from a meticulous approach to training and from knowing how to get the best out of himself in his races." Paula Radcliffe, women's marathon world record holder (2:15:25, London 2003) Written by Richard Nerurkar, Britain's most successful marathon runner of the 1990s, the fourth edition of this classic, invaluable guide will help you get the most from your distance training. From the complete beginner enchanted by the challenge of the London Marathon, to the experienced runner wishing to improve on racing strategy, its authoritative pages reveal a wealth of information on: structuring an effective build-up and taper training harder without doing too much improving your endurance and pace judgement producing your best on race-day. This new edition has been fully updated to take account of the latest developments in running science and programme design. Also included are tips on how to choose a good marathon and the pitfalls of bad ones, as well as more insights from Richard and other leading runners.

Author : Hal Higdon
Publisher : Rodale
Page : 394 pages
File Size : 26,71 MB
Release : 2005-09-03
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781594861994

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Features instructions for runners of all ability levels on preparing for a marathon, including training schedules, advice on diet, defensive running strategies, and tips for staying motivated.