Runner's World Complete Book of Beginning Running


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Runner's World Complete Book of Beginning Running by Amby Burfoot is the newest addition to the heralded Runner's World series focuses exclusively on the concerns of the tens of thousands of new runners who take up the sport every year. Recognizing that newcomers to a sport need all the help they can get, Runner's World now devotes an entire book to guiding the beginning runner through those challenging first days, weeks, and months. Peppered throughout with motivating tips and advice from those who have been there, this much-needed volume presents a can't-fail program that is sure to help new runners feel and look better and have more energy and less stress. Inside you'll find: • Information on nutrition and how to adjust your diet to fit your new running lifestyle • Training advice, including how to use cross-training, stretching, and strength exercises to keep enthusiasm up, weight down, and fitness at an optimum level • A special section for women runners Written by the executive editor of Runner's World magazine and covering every problem the new runner may encounter-from choosing the right shoes to preventing injury to preparing for a race-this authoritative volume provides all the information and inspiration any novice requires to turn running into a healthy, lifetime pursuit.




Running That Doesn't Suck


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Running doesn't have to suck. Ease yourself into a comfortable routine (promise!) with this hilarious and approachable guide to workouts and nutrition from an experienced athlete. We've all side-eyed the chipper runners jogging by in their short-shorts and "Fun Run"-finisher tops and felt a little envious. How do they get out there and do it every day? How did they become Runners? Though it's theoretically one of the most natural sports for humans, the general response to running tends to be, "It's hard. It sucks. I wish I could do it." If you want to enjoy running, this helpful and humorous guide will get you started, keep you going, and teach you to "embrace the suckiness" (Hint: You don't have to run at 6 a.m. and you definitely don't have to wear short-shorts). You'll also find body maintenance tips, nutritional guidance, and running etiquette pointers. And, when you're feeling discouraged, Jhung's down-to-earth advice will help you stay motivated and confident. With smartly organized chapters that you can read in any order, this book includes insights from professional runners, sports psychologists, coaches, physical therapists, and Jhung's own two-decade writing and running career. Whether you're looking for inspiration or setting specific goals, this book has everything you need to get hooked on the sport.




Ultramarathon Man


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In one of his most ambitious physical efforts to date, Dean Karnazes attempted to run 50 marathons, in 50 states, in 50 days to raise awareness of youth obesity and urge Americans of all fitness levels to "take that next step." "UltraMarathon Man: 50 Marathons - 50 States - 50 Days", a Journeyfilm documentary, follows Dean’s incredible step-by-step journey across the country. Ultrarunning legend Dean Karnazes has run 262 miles-the equivalent of ten marathons-without rest. He has run over mountains, across Death Valley, and to the South Pole-and is probably the first person to eat an entire pizza while running. With an insight, candor, and humor rarely seen in sports memoirs (and written without the aid of a ghostwriter or cowriter), Ultramarathon Man has inspired tens of thousands of people-nonrunners and runners alike-to push themselves beyond their comfort zones and be reminded of "what it feels like to be truly alive," says Sam Fussell, author of Muscle. Ultramarathon Man answers the questions Karnazes is continually asked: - Why do you do it? - How do you do it? - Are you insane? And in the new paperback edition, Karnazes answers the two questions he was most asked on his book tour: - What, exactly, do you eat? - How do you train to stay in such good shape?




The Beginning Runner's Handbook


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Become a runner--in just weeks! If you're eager to join the millions of recreational joggers out there, or just improve your ability, these 13-week walk-run plans show exactly how to go about it. Developed by sports medicine physicians, and refined through years of clinic testing, this absolutely basic program spells out precisely how the beginner should train every single day. Walkers get on the road to long-term health and fitness by improving their cardiovascular conditioning, while first-time runners start with a combination of walking and jogging until they reach their goal of continuous running for 50 minutes. Personal anecdotes address everything from motivation to injury. Soon you'll be out in the park or on the track, enjoying a run and prolonging your life!




I Hate Running and You Can Too


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I Hate Running and You Can Too is a humorous, punchy, motivating guide to running longer distances than some might think sensible - whether that's a 5K or a marathon. Outside magazine columnist, chart-ist, and longtime runner, Brendan Leonard gets real on the love/hate relationship all runners have with the sport. He breaks down running in terms that speak to everyone who has ever struggled to get out the door and go for a run: getting comfortable being uncomfortable, how to start small and stick with it, that walking is a completely legitimate running strategy, and devising your own definition of success. Filled with 75 charts and graphs that give readers a sensible way to think about running, I Hate Running and You Can Too breaks down the reality of the training miles versus race miles, how to stay motivated, and what to do when faced with setbacks. I Hate Running and You Can Too shows readers that you won't always like running (sometimes you'll even hate it), but if you just keep going, you might learn to love it too.




All It Takes Is a Goal


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"This is my new favorite book about goals!"--Mel Robbins, podcaster and New York Times bestselling author of The High 5 Habit What if you could have a fulfilling career, a thriving marriage, strong friendships, and rewarding hobbies, all while being in the best shape of your life? What if every day you lived was better than the one before? What if tapping into your potential wasn't as hard as you think? According to New York Times bestselling author Jon Acuff, it might not be. In fact, All It Takes Is a Goal. In his ninth book, he shows you how to plan goals that you're guaranteed to reach by focusing on your best moments, navigating the three zones of performance, and finding ways to fuel your passions, all while actually enjoying the ride. Sound too good to be true? Jon thought so too. Until it happened--again and again--for him and the hundreds of real people in his research project. Whether your goals are personal, relational, or career-driven, the key to a better future is closer than you think. "Wow! This is one of those rare books that will make you take action and see serious results immediately. Really."--Patrick Lencioni, bestselling author of The Five Dysfunctions of a Team and The Six Types of Working Genius "Jon Acuff brilliantly provides the road map to activating the potential within us."--Nona Jones, speaker, technology executive, and author of Killing Comparison "If you're looking for the inspiration and instruction you need to shape your own world, you're holding it in your hands."--Donald Miller, CEO of Business Made Simple "Jon will gently tap you on the shoulder, remind you of your goals, and pull you in the delightful direction you were headed before you became stuck, distracted, discouraged, or off course."--Bob Goff, author of the New York Times bestsellers Love Does, Everybody Always, Dream Big, and Undistracted "If you've ever wondered if you're capable of more, consider this book the resounding 'Yes!' you've been waiting for all your life."--Steven Pressfield, New York Times bestselling author of The War of Art "The best book about goals I've ever read!"--Jon Gordon, twelve-time bestselling author of The Power of Positive Leadership




How Teens Win


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Do you have your life figured out yet? If not, congratulations--you're a normal teenager. That said, whether we know it or not, our lives leave clues about what matters to us. If we ignore those signals too long, we can end up missing opportunities and wasting time and energy drifting along or, worse yet, setting our course for the wrong destination. That's why every student should get to know who they are so they can start exploring the life they want. How Teens Win is a map to the very best treasure you'll ever discover--yourself. Your potential. Your possibility. Your future. We know the journey of self-discovery and adulting can be annoying sometimes. In this book we'll share a fun, simple process for better understanding your potential so you can start to formulate goals and plans that matter to you. Who will you become? How will you win? We're about to find out.




The Bust DIY Guide to Life


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Get the know-how to do it yourself: “This lifestyle manual will come in handy when you need anything from a headache remedy to a dirt-cheap wedding.” —Entertainment Weekly The modern appeal of “do-it-yourself” projects has a broader reach than ever. And who better to teach us how to DIY our lives than the über-crafty editors of BUST, the quirky, raw, and real magazine “for women who have something to get off their chests”? In The BUST DIY Guide to Life, magazine founders Debbie Stoller (of Stitch ’n Bitch fame) and Laurie Henzel have culled more than 250 of the best DIY and craft projects from its 15-year history. Organized by category—beauty and health, fashion, food and entertaining, career, finance, travel, and sex—and written in BUST’s trademark brazen and witty style, this quintessential DIY encyclopedia from the quintessential DIY magazine is eclectic, empowering, hilarious, and downright practical, truly capturing the spirit of women today.




Body Transformation My Way


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Quinta Alaboh Mancho PharmD. (Dr.Qam) might hold many titles as the multifaceted individual that she is, but at the core of it all is the innate desire she has for helping others. She has been a Doctor of Pharmacy for over 24 years. She is also a Certified Vegan Health, Nutrition, and Lifestyle Coach and Personal Life Coach Dr. Qam is also a Professional Counsellor for Sexual Abuse victims and does advocacy geared at helping women and men who have experienced sexual abuse of any kind. Some of Dr. Qam’s other interests include traveling, exercising, and reading. She has also been a contestant for the Mrs. Colorado state pageant on many different occasions. “As a runner, marathon runner, and a physician who offers holistic medicine, I am passionate about preventative medicine. Dr. Q outlined in her book how she has sustained a lifestyle of eating the right food and exercises in her home environment. She explained how this change in lifestyle has helped her and many others in the community lose weight and keep it off, tone up her body, and feel energetic and optimistic about life.” Dr. Linus Akamangwa, MD Family practice physician Charis Medical Clinic Colorado Springs, CO “As a medical doctor, I am impressed by Dr. Mancho’s natural phenomenon of weight loss. She shares in this book the necessary steps needed to achieve results. She shares a system that is safe, simple, and effective over time.” Lt. Col. Nelson K. Aweh, MD, MBBS, Ed.M, SFS Flight surgeon, U.S. Air Force “My good friend Dr. Mancho has come a long way from size 24 to size 6 within 3 years and it is rewarding to see her passionately sharing her story with others. What makes this book not only an excellent but inspirational and life-changing is the openness of the author. Dr. Mancho shares candidly about her past, personal struggles, and how she pulled herself together and took back her health.” Elizabeth Tayem, MS President, DITAWA




Food for Thought: Get Your Serving


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Making the most of our days begins with us wanting to do so. Of course, it doesn't end there. Some of us struggle with self-worth, focus, patience, or a drive to succeed. This book serves as a guide to overcoming not only those common internal battles but external ones as well. Care to be inspired? Get your serving of Rashun Carter's Food for Thought!