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Book cover of Run Gently Out There by John Morelock
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If you have dreamed of running 50 miles in a single day, this book is made for you. Go along with the writer as he takes you for a journey about what makes running trails a love affair and how running can become a way of life.
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If you have dreamed of running 50 miles in a single day, this book is made for you. Go along with the writer as he takes you for a journey about what makes running trails a love affair and how running can become a way of life.


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If you have dreamed of running 50 miles in a single day, this book is made for you. Go along with the writer as he takes you for a journey about what makes running trails a love affair and how running can become a way of life.

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Book cover of Running Rewired by Jay Dicharry
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In Running Rewired, America's leading physical trainer and coach in distance sports offers a plan to make athletes smarter, quicker, and more resilient. Jay Dicharry distills state-of-the-art biomechanical science into 15 routines that any athlete can fit into their fitness schedule and see real results in just 6 weeks. You will reset your motion and improve your running in one season. Dicharry has discovered that endurance training alone is insufficient for runners from his experience…
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In Running Rewired, America’s leading physical trainer and coach in distance sports offers a plan to make athletes smarter, quicker, and more resilient. Jay Dicharry distills state-of-the-art biomechanical science into 15 routines that any athlete can fit into their fitness schedule and see real results in just 6 weeks. You will reset your motion and improve your running in one season. Dicharry has discovered that endurance training alone is insufficient for runners from his experience with athletes at REP Lab and leading physical quality centers at universities. Runners have to learn good coordination as they gain confidence and improve the four basic movement skills required for quicker, smoother running. Running Rewired by Dicharry blends the best of real-world coaching and a endurance and agility approach to physical training to run better. You should find your best running personal style and become a quicker, longer-lasting athlete.


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In Running Rewired, America’s leading physical trainer and coach in distance sports offers a plan to make athletes smarter, quicker, and more resilient. Jay Dicharry distills state-of-the-art biomechanical science into 15 routines that any athlete can fit into their fitness schedule and see real results in just 6 weeks. You will reset your motion and improve your running in one season. Dicharry has discovered that endurance training alone is insufficient for runners from his experience with athletes at REP Lab and leading physical quality centers at universities. Runners have to learn good coordination as they gain confidence and improve the four basic movement skills required for quicker, smoother running. Running Rewired by Dicharry blends the best of real-world coaching and a endurance and agility approach to physical training to run better. You should find your best running personal style and become a quicker, longer-lasting athlete.

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Book cover of Swim, Bike, Run, Eat by Tom Holland, Amy Goodson
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Today is race day and you've got your fast-closure running shoes, trendy clothes, bicycles, sunglasses, and watches, but if you've been practicing with the wrong food, you're gonna be left in the third mile dirt. Professor Tom Holland meets sports dietitian Amy Goodson in this book to discuss important details of race-day, food options to suit the fitness plan, as well as recovery. Understand what to consume; how to drink; how much calories to eat…
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Today is race day and you’ve got your fast-closure running shoes, trendy clothes, bicycles, sunglasses, and watches, but if you’ve been practicing with the wrong food, you’re gonna be left in the third mile dirt. Professor Tom Holland meets sports dietitian Amy Goodson in this book to discuss important details of race-day, food options to suit the fitness plan, as well as recovery. Understand what to consume; how to drink; how much calories to eat every day; whether or not to bring meals during training; the distinction between consuming calories from solid foods, semi-solids and liquids; and whether or not to take electrolytes and salt tablets. Any casual or core triathletes will find guidance in this easy-to-implement diet guide with professional advices.


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Today is race day and you’ve got your fast-closure running shoes, trendy clothes, bicycles, sunglasses, and watches, but if you’ve been practicing with the wrong food, you’re gonna be left in the third mile dirt. Professor Tom Holland meets sports dietitian Amy Goodson in this book to discuss important details of race-day, food options to suit the fitness plan, as well as recovery. Understand what to consume; how to drink; how much calories to eat every day; whether or not to bring meals during training; the distinction between consuming calories from solid foods, semi-solids and liquids; and whether or not to take electrolytes and salt tablets. Any casual or core triathletes will find guidance in this easy-to-implement diet guide with professional advices.

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Book cover of The Trail Runner's Companion by Sarah Lavender Smith
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Trail running sport is booming as more enthusiasts are opting for more challenging routes and a closer connection to nature. Not only will runners take to the road, but a rising number push themselves to go over the traditional marathon level of 26.2-mile. The timing is perfect for a book that covers anything from 5Ks and ultra lengths that a athlete wants to ride and race trails comfortably and effectively. The Trail Runner's Companion, like…
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Trail running sport is booming as more enthusiasts are opting for more challenging routes and a closer connection to nature. Not only will runners take to the road, but a rising number push themselves to go over the traditional marathon level of 26.2-mile. The timing is perfect for a book that covers anything from 5Ks and ultra lengths that a athlete wants to ride and race trails comfortably and effectively. The Trail Runner’s Companion, like a trustworthy mentor, provides an encouraging, pragmatic, and goal-oriented guide to trail running and racing. The Trail Runners Companion is the definitive guide to reaching optimum performance on the trails with an entertaining, inspiring tone with tips and anecdotes from well-known stars in the sport.


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Trail running sport is booming as more enthusiasts are opting for more challenging routes and a closer connection to nature. Not only will runners take to the road, but a rising number push themselves to go over the traditional marathon level of 26.2-mile. The timing is perfect for a book that covers anything from 5Ks and ultra lengths that a athlete wants to ride and race trails comfortably and effectively. The Trail Runner’s Companion, like a trustworthy mentor, provides an encouraging, pragmatic, and goal-oriented guide to trail running and racing. The Trail Runners Companion is the definitive guide to reaching optimum performance on the trails with an entertaining, inspiring tone with tips and anecdotes from well-known stars in the sport.

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