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A witty and expertly compiled compendium of running wisdom and humour.From a short jog that lifts your mood to the closing stages of a marathon when you feel physically exhausted but emotionally invincible all at once, running delivers every time.Running: Cheaper Than Therapy is a celebration of the pastime that always makes you feel better, covering every aspect of running life from jogging etiquette and the things we both love and hate about it, through to the weirdest and most wonderful marathons around the world. Also included are the funniest spectator signs ever, cool advice that could improve your PB and brilliantly insightful running philosophies.Complete with guest contributions from Parkrun founder Paul Sinton-Hewitt, political strategist Alastair Campbell, Olympian Liz Yelling and comedian David Baddiel, this brilliantly knowing compendium will be appreciated by joggers, triathletes and runners who know the joy of putting on a pair of trainers and getting out there.

"Designed to coach us to see running as a spiritually enriching activity that connects us to our breath, body and the natural world." - Healthy - Holland & Barrett magazine"In this beautifully illustrated book, author Tessa Wardley meditates on the holistic nature of running through 25 focused reflections offering meaningful insights that every runner will value and remember" - Your Healthy Living"An inspiring guide to cheer you on through the ups and downs of running." - Fit & WellMindful Thoughts for Runners explores the ways in which running offers us an opportunity to deepen our levels of awareness, lifting our souls as well as our endorphin levels!Part of the Mindful Thoughts series, this beautifully illustrated little book meditates on all aspects of running, including:Running ritualsThe running communityRunning for charityDealing with injuryThe power of breathListening to the body. . . and much moreRunning can be a spiritually enriching activity, as well as a physical one-reconnecting us to our breath, our bodies, and the natural world around us with every steady step. Author and environmentalist Tessa Wardley meditates on the holistic nature of running, through 25 focused reflections offering meaningful insights that every runner from barefoot to track will value and remember.If you like this, you might also be interested in Mindful Thoughts for Walkers . . .

Welcome to Japan, the most running-obsessed nation on earth, where: a long-distance relay race is the country's biggest annual sporting event; companies sponsor their own running teams, paying the athletes like employees; and marathon monks run a thousand marathons in a thousand days to reach spiritual enlightenment.Adharanand Finn - award-winning author of Running with the Kenyans - moved to Japan to discover more about this unique running culture and what it might teach us about the sport and about Japan. As an amateur runner about to turn forty, he also hoped find out whether the Japanese approach to training might help him keep improving. What he learned - about competition, about team work, about beating your personal bests, about form and about himself - will fascinate anyone who is keen to explore why we run, and how we might do it better.

'Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional'A compelling mediation on the power of running and a fascinating insight into the life of this internationally bestselling writer.In 1982, having sold his jazz bar to devote himself to writing, Murakami began running to keep fit. A year later, he'd completed a solo course from Athens to Marathon, and now, after dozens of such races, he reflects upon the influence the sport has had on his life and on his writing. Equal parts travelogue, training log and reminiscence, this revealing memoir covers his four-month preparation for the 2005 New York City Marathon and settings ranging from Tokyo's Jingu Gaien gardens, where he once shared the course with an Olympian, to the Charles River in Boston.By turns funny and sobering, playful and philosophical, this is a must-read for fans of this masterful yet private writer as well as for the exploding population of athletes who find similar satisfaction in distance running.'There can never have been a book quite like this memoir of running and writing before. In its self-contained way, it's nothing less than an inspiration' Evening Standard'Hugely enjoyable...You don't have to have run a marathon to be captivated' Sunday Telegraph'Comical, charming and philosophical...an excellent memoir' GQ

More than 100 tempting recipes to fuel your running.Whether you're training for a marathon, a half-marathon, an ultra-distance event or just looking to improve your parkrun time, what you eat makes all the difference.This is the ultimate nutrition guide and cookbook for runners, packed with easy, delicious recipes and practical eating advice on how to prepare for 5k, 10k, half-marathons, marathons and ultra-races. Find out what to eat before, during and after your running sessions to get the most out of your training, with additional guidance on hydration, supplements and how to optimise recovery from injury. Enjoy more than 100 easy-to-prepare recipes - including breakfasts, salads, main meals, vegetarian main meals, desserts and snacks - all nutritionally balanced to help you go the extra mile and achieve your running goals.

Trail running combines all the health and fitness benefits of walking and road running with the outdoor adventure of such sports as hiking and mountain biking-not to mention the spiritual renewal from a day spent communing with nature. No wonder it has become one of the world's most popular fitness activities. The Ultimate Guide to Trail Running provides all the essential information needed, including finding trails and getting started; managing ascents and descents with ease; maneuvering off-road obstacles; strength, stretching, and cross-training exercises; selecting proper shoes, clothing, and accessories; safety on the trail; and racing and other trail events.This full revision will include all new photos, updated information on equipment, caring for the trail, racing and organizing. New chapters will cover sustainability, Leave No Trace practices, and diversity and inclusion in the outdoor running world.

"Läst Löparens hjärta av Markus Torgeby. Inser att jag lever helt fel men för sent är det först när det är för sent." Bodil Malmsten "Den vackraste bok jag läst." Rune Larsson, ultradistanslöpareMarkus Torgeby är den stora löpartalangen som 20 år gammal bosatte sig i en kåta i den jämtländska skogen. Där levde han under fyra år som en eremit. Så vad var det som fick honom att lämna allt? Och vad lärde han sig av att leva ensam i skogen? I Löparens hjärta berättar Markus Torgeby gripande om uppväxten där han plågades av väckelsepredikanterna på Öckerö och alldeles för tidigt fick ta ett vuxenansvar för sin sjuka mamma. Att springa ensam över klipporna blev hans mentala frizon och räddning. När Markus sedan upptäcktes av en tränare som ville lyfta honom till Europaeliten såg han det som sin stora chans. Men snart blev även idrotten ångestladdad och krävande. På ett träningsläger kollapsade hans fotvalv. Så hade han inte heller löpningen. Löparens hjärta handlar om att våga gå sin egen väg och den kraft som finns att hämta i ensamheten och naturen. Markus Torgeby vänder sig till alla som har funderat på att kliva av ekorrhjulet, och ställer sig frågande till mycket av det som vi andra tar för självklart, inklusive den löpartrend som svept över Sverige de senaste åren.

Running the Table: The Legend of Kid Delicious, the Last Great American Pool Hustler

The book that made Harry Styles believe he could run a marathon. The must-read gift for every runner: a compelling meditation on the power of running and a fascinating insight into the life of this internationally bestselling writer.'Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional'In 1982, having sold his jazz bar to devote himself to writing, Murakami began running to keep fit. A year later, he'd completed a solo course from Athens to Marathon, and now, after dozens of such races, he reflects upon the influence the sport has had on his life and on his writing.Equal parts travelogue, training log and reminiscence, this revealing memoir covers his four-month preparation for the 2005 New York City Marathon and settings ranging from Tokyo's Jingu Gaien gardens, where he once shared the course with an Olympian, to the Charles River in Boston.By turns funny and sobering, playful and philosophical, this is a must-read for fans of this masterful yet private writer as well as for the exploding population of athletes who find similar satisfaction in distance running.*Murakami's new book The City and Its Uncertain Walls is available now*'There can never have been a book quite like this memoir of running and writing before. In its self-contained way, it's nothing less than an inspiration' Evening Standard'Hugely enjoyable...You don't have to have run a marathon to be captivated' Sunday Telegraph'Comical, charming and philosophical...an excellent memoir' GQ

Whether you're a casual jogger, a beginner looking to train seriously for the first time or an experienced runner hoping to improve your time, there is a better way to train than relentlessly pounding miles.Suitable for runners of any level training for any distance, Build Your Running Body includes:- Over 150 workouts, from weight-training to resistance work - Exercises to prevent injury - The best methods to rehabilitate common problems- Nutrition guidance - Almost 400 photos to make following the programme as easy as possible- Interviews and tips from leading runners and coaches - Strategy for the weeks leading up to a raceFor the beginner or the athlete looking for a personal best, Build Your Running Body is a comprehensive guide of coaching wisdom and accessible advice.

A runner dreams of visiting his friend in Rio de Janeiro, exploring the beautiful hills of the city the way he knows best - with his trusty red running shoes. But before he can make the trip - disaster! An injury brings his training to a halt and gives him the dreaded 'injury blues'. As every runner knows, overcoming an injury is an athlete's greatest challenge.What should a runner do when they can no longer run?With charming, pastel illustrations and an endearing hero, this book is the perfect pick-me-up for anyone facing the injury blues, to help them on the road to recovery. A story of resilience, perseverance, and the joy of running!Proceeds from the sale of this book go to Freedom from Torture, a charity that provides therapy and rehabilitation to people ho survived torture to heal, and feel safe and strong again.Dan Schlesinger is a former world class runner and the illustrator of the Japanese edition of Harry Potter, with well over 20 million copies sold.

Modern Training and Physiology for Middle and Long-Distance Runners

2,200 miles.47 days.One remarkable journey.In July 2015, ultramarathon legend Scott Jurek smashed the world record for running the Appalachian Trail, the sprawling mountain path that runs nearly the entire length of the United States. For nearly seven weeks straight, Jurek battled the elements to run, hike and stumble 50 miles every single day.A tale of mind-boggling physical exertion, pressure and endurance, North reveals the extraordinary lengths to which we can push our bodies and our minds.Instant New York Times Bestseller_____________'Pure suspense, adventure, and inspiration . . . His story of plunging into the wilderness in pursuit of a dream is both heartwrenching and spellbinding.' Christopher McDougall, author of Born to Run'Probably America's greatest ever ultrarunner.'Guardian'Scott Jurek's record-setting journey on the Appalachian Trail was the most punishing, most demanding, most gruelling feat I've ever personally witnessed . . . An immersive and engaging book.' Aron Ralston, author of 127 Hours'I'm a huge fan . . . North is tremendous.'Vassos Alexander, BBC Radio 2'Undoubtedly the greatest ultrarunner of his generation.'Independent

Endurance runners and coaches have tended to neglect weight training and conditioning techniques, often in the belief that they don''t benefit performance, add unwanted muscle bulk, or cause excessive soreness. But as standards at elite level have improved, so coaches and runners have become increasingly keen on learning about the latest new training techniques or ways to stay injury free. No longer does the running community view strength and conditioning with scepticism, or as something that can only benefit elite runners. In Strength and Conditioning for Endurance Running, author Richard Blagrove shows how a strength and conditioning programme can directly improve running performance and reduce the risk of injury, as well as allowing an athlete to tolerate high volumes of running in the future.

THE RUNNING AWARDS - BEST CHRISTMAS BOOK'an inspiring collection of stories about runners who have run through unimaginable adversity to find perspective, resolution and ultimately peace, within themselves and with the universe.' - Dean Karnazes'a really good book ... with fascinating stories' - BBC Radio Four, Today Programme----Hope through running...Written by bestselling author Phil Hewitt, Outrunning the Demons is an exploration of the transformative power of running - and how it can be the key to unlocking resilience we never knew we had.Running can take us to fantastic places. Just as importantly, it can also bring us back from terrible ones. For people in times of crisis, trauma and physical or mental illness - when normality collapses - running can put things back together again. After bestselling author Phil Hewitt was viciously mugged, stabbed and left for dead in 2016, he found himself suffering the acute symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder. Unable to make sense of the horrific experience that had happened to him, Phil found that dedicating himself to running was slowly but surely helping him heal. Outrunning the Demons is an enriching and celebratory exploration of the transformative power of running - and how it can be the key to unlocking resilience we never knew we had.Told through 34 deeply affecting real-life stories and covering such diverse themes as trauma, bereavement, addiction, depression and anxiety, this compelling book is an exposition of just why running can so often be the answer to everything when we find ourselves in extremis.

This is the complete story of long-distance runner Lizzy Hawker's journey from a school girl running the streets of London to a world record-breaking athlete racing on mountains.Scared witless and surrounded by a sea of people, Lizzy Hawker stands in the church square at the centre of Chamonix on a late August evening, waiting for the start of the Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc. The mountains towering over the pack of runners promise a gruelling 8,600 metres of ascent and descent over 158 kilometres of challenging terrain that will test the feet, legs, heart and mind. These nervous moments before the race signal not just the beginning of nearly twenty-seven hours of effort that saw Lizzy finish as first woman, but the start of the career of one of Britain's most successful endurance athletes. She went on to become the 100km Women's World Champion, win the Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc an unprecedented five times, hold the world record for 24 hours road running and become the first woman to stand on the overall winners' podium at Spartathlon.An innate endurance and natural affinity with the mountains has led Lizzy to push herself to the absolute limits, including a staggering 320 kilometre run through the Himalayas, from Everest Base Camp to Kathmandu in Nepal. Lizzy's remarkable spirit was recognised in 2013 when she was a National Geographic Adventurer of the Year. These ultimate challenges ask not just what the feet and legs can do, but question the inner thoughts and contemplations of a runner. Lizzy's astonishing story uncovers the physical, mental and emotional challenges that runners go through at the edge of human endurance - inspiring us to get out of the chair and go running in the mountains.

Running technique is often an afterthought for many runners, one that's not thought about until an injury or plateau stops them achieving their goals. Running Form highlights how important proper technique can be to elevating performance. Author Owen Anderson has coached several elite runners from around the world. In his new book, he identifies the components of good form, including foot strike, stance time and posture. These help runners understand where to make small changes that improve performance.Readers are then able to analyse their form and apply specific drills and exercises using a basic video equipment or a smartphone. The guide features numerous photographs that help readers clearly identify the correct angles and movements need for sound technique. Running Form gives readers all they need to perfect their running technique and train consistently.

Spring Mer är en bok för dig som vill bli en snabbare, effektivare och bättre löpare. Boken är en omskrivning och uppdatering av boken Spring som släpptes redan våren 2019. Spring Mer är drygt dubbelt så lång som den förra boken och innehåller bland annat en helt ny del om hur du ska ta dig an en tävling. Skriven av William Valkeaoja från podden Tyngre Träningssnack. Boken är baserad på aktuell forskning och är en komplett genomgång av det du behöver kunna inom fysiologi och träningslära för att göra din löpträning mer effektiv. Du får i boken lära dig om träningsplanering för olika distanser, om hur du håller rätt intensitet, hur du utvärderar din träning, hur du väljer skor, hur du lägger upp din kost och kosttillskott och hur du förbereder dig för träning. Författaren William Valkeaoja är legitimerad fysioterapeut med en masterexamen i klinisk medicinsk vetenskap. Han är bland annat även med och driver podcasten Tyngre Träningssnack och har själv podden/vloggen Tankar om Träning.

How much does our speed and our decline depend on our minds, not our bodies?In this thought-provoking and inspiring book, top 25 Master marathoner Nick Thompson invites readers to defy the inevitable decline that comes with age. After setting the American record in the 50km for the 45-49 age group, Thompson is on a mission to explore how pain, endurance and talent exist in the mind of a runner.Inspired to run by his father as a young child, Nick Thompson began setting school records in high school and has never looked back since. Running for your Life is the story of Thompson's ambition to break down the physiology of running and reveals how we can power through psychological barriers and get faster with age.Guaranteed to make you rethink what it means to get older, Running for your Life is an exploration of how and why we age and what putting one foot in front of another can teach us about ourselves.

'A must-have for any woman targeting the distance' Runner's WorldMaster the Marathon is a comprehensive guide to marathon training for women at all levels of running - beginner, intermediate and advanced. Packed with tips from the foremost female experts and coaches in running, Master the Marathon takes you through everything you need to know to be prepared for the 26.2 miles of the marathon, including:· Detailed training plans and strength training programs· How to build mental awareness of your body· Optimum nutrition and diet· Identifying and avoiding potential injuries· Guidance on finding the best marathon for youBoth incredibly practical and deeply motivating, and including a foreword by Olympic long-distance runner Desiree Linden, Master the Marathon will help you unlock the strength and determination inside you to embark on the spectacular journey that is the marathon.

Quick Strength for Runners offers a smart, fast-paced strength training program for runners who want to run faster and with fewer injuries. In under an hour a week, runners will strengthen their core and key running muscles to build a better runner's body. Strength training is crucial to better running and injury prevention. But it's difficult to know which exercises work best for runners or to get motivated to hit the gym. In Quick Strength for Runners, running coach and personal trainer Jeff Horowitz simplifies strength training into just two 20-minute workouts per week, with no gym or pricey equipment required. Designed specifically for runners, the Quick Strength program pinpoints the exercises that really work. Inside you'll find:A guide to how strength training leads to better running form and fitness40 targeted exercises, with step-by-step photos and clear instructionsProgressive workouts and advanced form options to increase strength as fitness improvesA focused and efficient 8-week strength training programTips on designing your own long-term workout program for a lifetime of fitnessQuick Strength for Runners makes it easy for runners to build a better runner's body. This highly effective, easy-to-implement program will make you a stronger, faster runner in under an hour a week so you can stay on the road or trail.

Explore how to train smarter and remain injury-free.Competing in a marathon requires thorough and intelligent preparation. Advanced Marathoning, Fourth Edition, gives you all the information you need to benefit from a training program that combines coaching best practices with the latest sport science.Written for serious runners, by the duo behind the hugely successful first three editions, this edition is now in full color and includes the marathon training principles and training programs that thousands of marathon runners have used to set personal bests. From among the detailed day-by-day training schedules, you can choose between 18- and 12-week preparation and select weekly distances of less than 55 miles, 55 to 70, 70 to 85, or over 85 miles. Use the expanded guidance on how to adjust those training schedules to enjoy flexibility in your workouts and make the time for proper recovery. Get new information on heart rate training and guidance on how to avoid overtraining and overreaching. The profiles of elite and non-elite runners give you an insider look at how successful marathoners use the philosophies and techniques in this book to set and achieve challenging goals.Complement your running workouts with exercises for flexibility, core and whole-body strength, and aerobic cross-training to optimize performance and help keep injury at bay. Expert guidance on nutrition, hydration, and the importance of recovery as well as race-day strategies will help you conquer marathons with confidence.Advanced Marathoning gives ambitious marathoners the information needed to train smarter, remain injury-free, and cross the next finish line stronger and faster than ever.

Springa, behöver det verkligen vara så svårt? Den här boken är för dig som vill börja springa, redan springer, eller bara undrar varför kompisen tjatar hål i huvudet på dig att komma igång. För även om vi vet att löpning är bra för både kropp och knopp, är det inte alltid lätt att ta sig ut. Det regnar, du är trött, eller så lockar soffan mer. Med inspiration, konkreta tips och personliga berättelser visar författaren hur du kan hitta glädje i löpningen, även de dagar det tar emot. Lätta steg är full av insikter om vad som händer i kroppen vid fysisk aktivitet, hur du gör träningen mer varierad och lekfull, och hur du utvecklas som löpare med hjälp av konkreta träningstips. Dessutom möter du fem löpare med helt olika bakgrund: från elit till nybörjare, som delar med sig av sina erfarenheter och drivkrafter: Clara Henry: skådespelare, programledare och ultralöpare Petter Askergren: artist, konstnär, sommelier och fembarnsfar Annelie Ståhl: grundare av Beroendepodden Jonas Glans: elitlöpare och småbarnspappa Anita Granberg: 44 Stockholm Marathon i rad Oavsett var du befinner dig i din löpning, finns här något för dig.

This new and improved edition of "The Ultimate Parkour & Freerunning book" contains precise illustrations for the teaching of all basic techniques, easy to follow movement breakdowns and methodical tips for indoor and outdoor training. All the most common terms from the scene are listed for reference in English and French. History, philosophy, rules of behavior, training advice based on the latest sports science knowledge, interviews from the scene about motivations and trends, advice for schools and explanations of competitions and competition criteria are a few examples of the book's contents.

In 1982, having sold his jazz bar to devote himself to writing, Murakami began running to keep fit. A year later, he'd completed a solo course from Athens to Marathon, and now, after dozens of such races, not to mention triathlons and a slew of critically acclaimed books, he reflects upon the influence the sport has had on his life and on his writing. Equal parts travelogue, training log, and reminiscence, this revealing memoir covers his four-month preparation for the 2005 New York City Marathon and settings ranging from Tokyo's Jingu Gaien gardens, where he once shared the course with an Olympian, to the Charles River in Boston among young women who outpace him. Through this marvellous lens of sport emerges a cornucopia of memories and insights: the eureka moment when he decided to become a writer, his greatest triumphs and disappointments, his passion for vintage LPs, and the experience, after fifty, of seeing his race times improve and then fall back.By turns funny and sobering, playful and philosophical, What I Talk About When I Talk About Running is rich and revealing, both for fans of this masterful yet private writer and for the exploding population of athletes who find similar satisfaction in distance running.

Guide to Running Your First Marathon

_____________________________'If you've ever wept, "Why Do I Want To Run?", your answer is here.' CAITLIN MORANAlexandra Heminsley had high hopes: the arse of an athlete, the waist of a supermodel, the speed of a gazelle. Defeated by gyms and bored of yoga, she decided to run.Her first attempt did not end well.Six years later, she has run five marathons in two continents.But, as her dad says, you run with your head as much as with your legs. So, while this is a book about running, it's not just about running.You could say it's about ambition (yes, getting out of bed on a rainy Sunday morning counts), relationships (including talking to the intimidating staff in the trainer shop), as well as your body (your boobs don't have to wobble when you run). But it's also about realising that you can do more than you ever thought possible.Very funny, very honest and very emotional, whether you're in serious training or thinking about running for the bus, this is a book for anyone who after wine and crisps for supper a few too many times thinks they might . . . just might . . . like to run like a girl._____________________________Here's what people are saying about Running Like A Girl - and what it's inspired them to do!'This book has changed my attitude, I loved it from page one and found it totally relatable for the normal woman... A real inspiration' - Clairol on Amazon, 5 stars'I adored this book... this is a must read' - Emily on Amazon, 5 stars'really opened my eyes and inspired me to continue running, fantastic read' - Kiyone on Amazon, 5 stars'I was so happy to start reading this fabulous book and realise that there was someone else out there who thought exactly as I did about 'not being a runner'' - J. Watson on Amazon, 5 stars'It's not often I find a book that I can't put down and this is the first for ages! ... this book echoes so many of my own limiting beliefs constructed around this subject and it was a delight to hear how Alex faced up to her own demons and finally freed her running spirit. Even if you never want to be a runner this is a fun read and an inspirational journey.' - Joy on Amazon, 5 stars'Inspirational... Would recommend this book to anyone thinking of running! Very well put together and has lots of information and tips' - Maria on Amazon, 5 stars'I laughed out loud... for anyone wanting to get into running you will be thinking of Alexandra when you are out there taking your first few strides, and you will be grinning!' - J. Dunne on Amazon, 5 stars'The best thing about it is how inspiring the journey it is, how much it makes you want to get out there and run yourself. Such a fantastic aid to the beginning of your running journey' - Emma on Amazon, 5 stars'I have been fighting with my running demons for over 12 months and had convinced myself that I couldn't run. This book has inspired me to put my trainers on, join a club and enter three events' - Chimaera on Amazon, 5 stars'Laugh-out-loud funny in places but

Funderar du på att börja springa, men har svårt att komma igång? Eller har du redan sprungit ett tag och vill ta din löpning till en ny nivå? Är du trött på intervaller och vill få idéer till nya löppass? Kanske är du nyfiken på vad som krävs för att ställa upp i ett tävlingslopp eller ett ultradistanslopp? Rune Larsson, en av Sveriges mest kända ultradistanslöpare, delar här med sig av sin kunskap och sina erfarenheter från ett helt liv med löpning. Han reder ut vilken utrustning du behöver, vilka olika sorters löpträning som finns och diskuterar träningsupplägg för såväl nybörjare som elitlöpare. Han berättar också om mental träning och ger konkreta råd om hur du kan lägga upp strategin inför olika lopp.

»Läst Löparens hjärta av Markus Torgeby. Inser att jag lever helt fel men för sent är det först när det är för sent.« Bodil MalmstenMarkus Torgeby är den stora löpartalangen som 20 år gammal bosatte sig i en kåta i den jämtländska skogen. Där levde han under fyra år som en eremit. Vad var det som fick honom att lämna allt? Och vad lärde han sig av att leva i skogen? Löparens hjärta handlar om att våga gå sin egen väg, och om den kraft som finns att hämta i ensamheten och naturen.Markus Torgeby vänder sig till alla som har funderat på att kliva av ekorrhjulet; han ställer sig frågande till mycket av det som vi andra tar för självklart. Markus böcker har översatts till ett tiotal språk och han föreläser ofta om hur vi med små medel kan knuffa våra liv i en mer hållbar riktning. »Kan nästan få den där killen i Into the Wild att framstå som en soffpotatis.« Åsa Avdic, SVT Gomorron Sverige»Den vackraste bok jag läst.« Rune Larsson, ultradistanslöpare

Winterdance: The Fine Madness of Running the Iditarod

Författaren John Laselle har en bakgrund som elitlöpare på nationell nivå. Han har varit svensk mästare och representerat Sverige i landslaget.Detta är inte bara en bok om löpning, utan om att hitta sitt tempo. Om att ibland bara ta sig vidare, utan att veta exakt vart man är på väg.Den här boken vänder sig till dig som är nyfiken på hur man inte ger upp - även de dagar då det inte känns så självklart

"Uthållighet är årets löparbok." Runners World Tänk om vi kan pressa oss hårdare och åstadkomma mer än vi trodde vi var kapabla till? Finns det en fysisk gräns för vad en människa kan prestera? I Uthållighet utforskar Alex Hutchinson våra fysiska begränsningar utifrån sex olika håll: smärta, muskler, syre, värme, törst och bränsle. Det visar sig att det delikata samspelet mellan kropp och hjärna är avgörande och att de fysiska barriärerna sitter lika mycket i huvudet som i kroppen. Det här innebär att det delvis är hjärnan som sätter upp gränserna för din uthållighet - och att din fysiska förmåga är mycket mer elastisk än du tror. "Alex Hutchinson är något så ovanligt som vetenskapsman och prisbelönt journalist. Han gräver fram forskningsbevis för sina teser och blandar med intressanta och belysande anekdoter, som atthålla andan under vatten, bestiga Mount Everest utan syrgas, och rekordförsöken att springa maraton under två timmar. Kort sagt är han bättre på att fånga läsarens intresse än forskare brukar vara, och mer kritiskt granskande än många journalister." Mikael Mattsson, författare, fystränare, med dr i fysiologi och forskare vid Karolinska institutet och Stanford university. "Var är mina gränser - egentligen? Jag vet inte. Jag har inte nått dem än. Alex ger mig nya, konkreta idéer som jag kan prova. Och viktigast: tron att jag kan komma ännu längre, kanske mycket längre än jag tidigare trott." Kristina Paltén, äventyrare, ultralöpare, föredragshållare, coach och författare. "Alex Hutchinsons nya bok Uthållighet ger oss en ny, spännande bild av människan och hennes prestationsförmåga. Det är berättelser som till det yttre handlar om människor som pressar sina kroppar till det yttersta, men som framför allt utspelar sig i det inre - i människans fantastiska hjärna. Alex Hutchinson lyfter fram ny forskning som visar att det är hjärnan som till syvende og sidst är avgörande för våra prestationer. Så har du en hjärna och är intresserad av att bli bättre, kommer du att ha stor glädje och nytta av att läsa denna bok." Johan Renström, IT-konsult, skribent på Runners World, driver löparbloggen "Hjärnfysik - en blogg om hjärnan och löpning". "Vad begränsar en människas uthållighet? Alex Hutchinson svarar på det i sin bok Uthållighet med hjälp av ny och tidigare forskning. Boken är en unik kunskapskälla för alla som är intresserade av uthållighetsidrott." Ida Clark, fil dr inom idrottsfysiologi vid University of Exeter och del av forskar laget i Breaking2. "Vilken fantastisk läsning! Det här är en bok som passar såväl elit- som amatörlöparen. Jag lärde mig massor och det var enkelt att applicera mycket av bokens innehåll på sig själv. Boken gav mig hopp om att fortsätta utvecklas som löpare och den gav konkreta tips på jag kan jobba med min fysik, men också med hjärnan och tankens kraft. LÄS!" Charlotte Karlsson, SM-guld på marathon 2012, guld på Lidingöloppet 2011. "Alex Hutchinsons Uthållighet är så mycket mer än en bok om spo

Ever been tempted to try a marathon? Maybe you've just started running, perhaps you're gaining confidence, or are you already well on your way to conquering the iconic distance? Whatever stage you're at on your journey, join marathon man Vassos Alexander as he shows us why we shouldn't be afraid of the big 26.2.Every marathon runner's journey is different. You might have caught the bug after experiencing that adrenaline rush of completing your first 5k; it might be a desire to finally cross something off your bucket list; or, perhaps it was a bit of an absentminded afterthought while watching TV, crisps in hand, and a niggling voice saying 'maybe I could do that' - it was for Vassos, at least. However far along you are in your journey, How to Run A Marathon shows us that absolutely anyone can take those first steps to defeating the distance. In fact, you'll probably end up enjoying it a lot more than you think.Including inspiring interviews with runners from all walks of life, delightful tales of remarkable marathons all over the world, crucial training and nutrition tips and so much more, Vassos shares all the lessons he's learnt - from start line to finisher's medal.Funny, candid and motivating, this book will not only help you succeed in your marathon quest but empower you to complete the distance any way you want. Whether that's achieving a particular time or simply finishing in one piece, How to Run a Marathon will guide you through.

Vad påverkar återhämtningen efter intensiv träning varför har jag svårt att hämta andan när jag slutat springa? Vad är mjölksyra och varför produceras det under aktivitet varför känns benen som gelé efter en spurt? Hur kan musklernas glykogendepåer optimeras ska jag ladda med kolhydrater för att bli en bra långdistanslöpare?Löpning är en av de sporter där människans prestationsförmåga pressas till det yttersta, både i fråga om hastighet och uthållighet. I den här boken skildras den vetenskap som ligger till grund för denna så populära sport genom att förstå biomekaniken, näringsläran, psykologin, hälsoaspekterna och skadeförebyggande åtgärder, samt underlag och den tekniska utvecklingen bakom löparskor, kommer du att bli en bättre löpare.

Hansons First Marathon

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'A cracking read' - Jojo Moyes'A generous, joyful book. Deeply moving at points, very funny at others. Generally - and genuinely - life-affirming' - The Times MagazineNOMINATED FOR THE PEOPLE'S BOOK PRIZE 2027From the BBC news to the Marathon des Sables, this is the inspiring story of how one of Britain's best-known broadcasters found her feet through runningAt the age of 40, BBC broadcaster Sophie Raworth assumed she was too old to start running. She had done no exercise for decades. But after seeing a friend do the London Marathon, Sophie decided to give it a go. Collapsing two miles from the finish line, her first attempt was a disaster. But she picked herself up and kept going on a path that would take her to races all over the world, across the Alps and even to the Sahara Desert for the famous 150-mile Marathon des Sables.Along the way Sophie discovered great friends, unexpected strength, new confidence, and deep resilience that has helped her deal with some of the toughest challenges at work and in life. Running on Air will show you that you can do so much more than you ever believed, just by putting one foot in front of the other.

»En mycket lyckad biografi, som skickligt placerar Hägg i hans samtid och ger läsaren en förståelse för perioden ... intressant läsning.« Svenska Dagbladet »Lundberg är en mycket flyhänt författare, som skriver medryckande Det är en bok som är väl värd att läsa för alla idrottsintresserade.« idrottsforum.org »Björn Lundberg lyckas sätta in Gunder Hägg i sin tid och förklara de samhällskrafter som gjorde honom till ett fenomen.« Ölandsposten »En kunnig, intressant och inte minst spännande biografi över idrottsikonen Gunder Hägg ... Det är flyhänt skrivet och så rafflande att till och med referaten av gamla lopp skapar lätt andfåddhet.« BTJ Gunder Hägg påstod själv att han var ointresserad av idrott, och att han avskydde att träna. Ändå slog han både konkurrenter och idrottsjournalister med häpnad när han som okänd artonåring besegrade den finländske löparen Gunnar Höckert, regerande olympisk mästare och världsrekordhållare, inför en jublande publik i Östersund. I början av 1940-talet slog Gunder Hägg femton individuella världsrekord i friidrott och år 1946 innehade han världsrekorden på alla medeldistanser. Efter kriget blev Gunder Hägg anklagad och fälld av Svenska friidrottsförbundet för att ha tävlat mot betalning vilket vid denna tid var emot förbundets regler. Han blev avstängd på livstid. I biografin Frontlöparen berättar Björn Lundberg den fascinerande historien om Gunder Häggs uppgång och fall. Det är även en berättelse om det svenska folkhemmet, och om en man som både bokstavligt och bildligt sprang ifrån sin samtid.Björn Lundberg är disputerad historiker och har en journalistisk bakgrund, bland annat som redaktör för tidskriften Allt om Historia. Han är dessutom en inbiten löpare.Fler röster om boken: »En kunnig, intressant och inte minst spännande biografi över idrottsikonen Gunder Hägg ... Historien om Hägg har aldrig berättats så utförligt tidigare, trots att den har alla ingredienser en bra berättelse behöver ... Lundberg berättar inte bara om en exceptionell idrottstalang utan ger också en bild av den tidens svenska samhälle och självbild. Det är flyhänt skrivet och så rafflande att till och med referaten av gamla lopp skapar lätt andfåddhet.« BTJ »En alldeles utmärkt biografi ... Den fattiga uppväxten, en kort intensiv löparkarriär och 50 års pensionering skildras utan att tappa tempo och med spänst i språket ... Det är ett viktigt och undanskymt stycke svensk 1900-talshistoria ur ett mycket underhållande perspektiv.« Bloggen Max tio tår »Björn Lundberg lyckas sätta in Gunder Hägg i sin tid och förklara de samhällskrafter som gjorde honom till ett fenomen.« Gävle Dagblad

You already know that running can be invigorating, therapeutic, fun, and challenging. And you are likely painfully aware that it can lead to stiffness, muscle imbalances, and overuse injuries such as knee pain, shin splints, sciatica, and hamstring and groin strains.Let Yoga for Runners show you how to incorporate yoga and breathing techniques into your workouts, help you eliminate chronic aches and pains, and keep you running stronger and longer. Each of the featured yoga poses was exclusively selected for runners and is described in detail to ensure correct execution and improve strength, mobility, and flexibility. Every part of the body is addressed to help you strengthen the spine, core, upper body, hips, hamstrings, knees, and feet and ankles.Accompanied by full-color photos, the poses are also arranged into 13 yoga sequences to address specific areas of concern such as core stability, strengthening and lengthening the hamstrings, increasing mobility of the hip joint, speeding up the recovery process after a practice run or race, and loosening the neck and shoulders, which is particularly beneficial for runners who sit much of the day. Anatomical illustrations and descriptions explain how the poses and sequences decrease your risk of acute or chronic injury as well as why they are beneficial to your training regimen.Yoga for Runners also features breathing and mindfulness techniques to help you become more alert to the signs of a possible injury developing and to know when you can push your body a bit harder.Now is the perfect time to start a yoga program that will help your endurance, strength, breathing, and mental sharpness and make your running experience more productive, pain free, and enjoyable for years to come.

Everyone knows that running builds stronger muscles and a healthier heart. In Running Is My Therapy, longtime runner Scott Douglas shows how endurance running is also the best form of exercise to develop a healthier brain. A natural antidepressant, running reinforces the benefits of therapy and triggers lasting, positive physiological changes. In fact, some doctors now "prescribe" a running regimen as part of their first-line treatment plan for depression. Marshaling expert advice and a growing body of research, Douglas explains how we can all use running to improve mental health-and live happier.

Vill du träna för att må bra, uppleva mycket eller prestera väl? Oavsett varför du vill vara aktiv och hur vältränad du är har du här en bok som både på bredden och djupet förklarar vad som sker vid olika former av konditionsträning. Här får du också förklaringar till varför det är så lätt att bli skadad under perioder av stress eller när det känns som att du "äntligen kommit igång ordentligt". Fun fact: Om du väger 70 kilo kommer du att ha dämpat ungefär 1 600 000 kg på en löptur som är 10 000 steg (ca en mil). Därför är det så viktigt att förstå vilka krafter som är involverade i ett löpsteg och få till en bra kroppshållning. Här har du en god hjälp av denna bok! I boken görs en omfattande genomgång av effekten av olika löpstilar och varför vissa av dem ger många fler friska mil än andra. Lär dig springa snyggt, smart och effektivt!När du läst denna bok förstår du varför motionären i stort sett aldrig behöver träna hårt och känna "mjölksyra", den som tävlar på 5 km behöver träna mycket för att förbättra VO2-max och varför den som tävlar på 42 km istället behöver fokusera på laktatomsättningen. Du har också fått en förståelse för hur du utifrån olika träningsfilosofier kan lägga upp din träning. Träningsfilosofier som tas upp är 80/20, Maffetone, Pyramiden och Lydiard - det vill säga de filosofier som huvuddelen av träningsprogram inom konditionsträning bygger på.

Sunday Times Sports Book of the YearShortlisted for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year AwardWinner - Best New Writer at the British Sports Book AwardsAfter years of watching Kenyan athletes win the world's biggest races, from the Olympics to big city marathons, Runner's World contributor Adharanand Finn set out to discover just what it was that made them so fast - and to see if he could keep up. Packing up his family (and his running shoes), he moved from Devon to the small town of Iten, in Kenya, home to hundreds of the country's best athletes. Once there he laced up his shoes and ventured out onto the dirt tracks, running side by side with Olympic champions, young hopefuls and barefoot schoolchildren. He ate their food, slept in their training camps, interviewed their coaches, and his children went to their schools. And at the end of it all, there was his dream, to join the best of the Kenyan athletes in his first marathon, an epic race through lion country across the Kenyan plains.

Ditch those cushiony running shoes--they're holding you back and hurting your feet! You've heard about barefoot running and how it can reduce injury and allow for better form. Maybe you've even tried it and learned how shedding those heavy, overly- manufactured shoes can make running more enjoyable. Regardless of your expertise level, Jason Robillard--a leading expert on barefoot running education and director of the Barefoot Running University--synthesizes the latest research to ease you from barefoot walking to slow running to competitive and trail running vis-a-vis simple drills, training plans, and useful hints from fellow barefoot runners. Practical, easy-to-follow, and illustrated with black-and-white photographs throughout, The Barefoot Running Book shows how everyone can transition to barefoot and minimalist shoe running--safely and optimally.

Att springa, fort och långt, handlar om att göra en resa, - oavsett om ditt äventyr utspelar sig på vindlande spår längs bergstoppar, i intensiv ökenhetta, utmed steniga stigar, eller bara på din vanliga runda. Ultralöpning pressar ben, hjärta, lungor och inte minst viljestyrka till det yttersta. Ian Corless har rest runt jorden för att dokumentera de fantastiska banorna och den oerhörda skönheten i världens mest ikoniska ultralopp. Den intensiva, fysiska sporten skildras i en samling otroliga fotografier - från den svåra och tekniskt utmanande banan genom Grand Canyon till de snötäckta bergstopparna i Dolomiterna. Varje lopp presenteras med kartor och fakta, och bokens slående vackra bilder fångar tävlingarnas action och drama - och de män och kvinnor som deltar och presterar. Dessutom innehåller boken exklusiva intervjuer med legender inom ultralöpning som Kilian Jornet, som även skrivit förord till boken, Anton Krupicka och svenska Emelie Forsberg. Sportens stjärnor berättar om de tekniska utmaningarna och de emotionella upplevelser som kommer av att springa uthållighetsdistanser på extrema höjder. Extrem löpning är en hyllning till ultrasporten. Den är en inspirationskälla för alla som någonsin drömt om att springa längre och fortare - och utforska världens mest natursköna och prövande lopp. IAN CORLESS är fotograf och författare, och driver bloggen iancorless.com. Han har också en podcast om ultralöpning, Talk Ultra, som behandlar ämnet världen över och rapporterar nyheter, recenserar och intervjuar.

"Nu kan det väl inte bli svårare?" Vi kämpar femtio, sextio meter åt gången medan solen steker oss, vi stannar, vilar och dricker vatten. Men det blir svårare; stigen blir brantare, smalare och bitvis full med vassa stenar. Oron för att vagnen ska få punktering igen gnager. Paniken lurar bakom pannbenet. Omöjligheterna staplas i huvudet. Varför gör jag det här, varför? Den femtonde maj 2022 satte sig Cecilia och Robert på flyget till Sicilien för att påbörja sin äventyrssemester. Planen var att springa från Palermo till Cecilias hemby Sjuntorp. Några avrådde dem. Sa att äventyret inte var möjligt med Roberts diabetes och celiaki. Tyckte det var dumt med Cecilias höft och hälproblem. Stundtals tvivlade de och tvingades söka efter svar på varför de prövade sig, men oftast kände de sig privilegierade. Tre månader och tvåhundranittio mil, steg för steg, där det långsamma sättet att färdas vidgade vyerna och skapade en närvaro som upptog nästintill all plats. Som de själva säger: Snacka om semester! BTJ ger betyget bra [...] Vi får också ta del av parets lycka över de vackra omgivningarna, sköna vilodagar, gästfriheten och hur privilegierade de känner sig som får uppleva äventyret. Cecilia och Robert skriver vartannat kapitel i boken.[...] är boken läsvärd och fascinerande för fler än löparfantasten. [...]. Lektör Kajsa Sandin, BTJ-häftet nr 17, 2024.

Du behöver inte den här boken. Om du är intresserad av att bli en bättre löpare kan du strunta i att läsa ett enda ord till. Lägg ner boken och glöm att den existerar. Du kommer klara dig fint ändå. Om du ändå väljer att fortsätta läsa får du dock chansen att lära dig mer om löpning. Oavsett om din motivation är din rena vetgirighet, din önskan om att bli snabbare i spåret och på banan eller kanske hjälpa någon annan är min förhoppning att den här boken ska ge dig något. Att du ska lära dig att springa smart.

Become the best version of yourself as a runner! Whether you run 3 kilometres or 50, this book will change how you look at your running; it will give you a more profound motivation and meaning in what you do. Sky and trail running is about so much more than just running in the mountains. It's a whole lifestyle and an attitude to life, running and nature - it's about the grandeur of both the indefinite and the small and simple. It's about effortlessness and play, about dedication. It's about the journey often being more important than the destination in spite of everything, and and that sometimes not taking the quickest route will give you far more. It's about choices. Listening to yourself and building both your mental and physical requirements for sustainability in every sense of the word. Emelie Forsberg is a professional mountain athlete. In addition to having become a world champion in her sport, her love of running serves as a beacon that has inspired many others. In this book she generously shares her experiences, along with practical workout exercises and observations from her life as a runner on the highest level. ̈we were all built to run- all you have to do is put one foot in front of the other Kilian Jornet, one of the world's most decorated mountain athletes, is the photographer behind the books spectacular images.

This no-nonsense guide shows you how an understanding of anatomy and biomechanics, coupled with the latest strengthening exercises and rehab protocols, can keep you running injury-free for a long time to come.Each time your foot hits the ground while running, an impact force averaging three times your weight travels through your body at more than 200 miles per hour, causing your bones to vibrate and tendons to stretch. When you consider that the average runner strikes the ground more than 10,000 times per hour, this translates into a remarkable amount of force that needs to be absorbed and explains why nearly 50% of recreational runners are injured each year.The purpose of this book is to show you that impact forces are not necessarily harmful. By modifying your running form and doing specific exercises to improve tendon resiliency, not only can you effectively absorb these forces, but you can also store and return a significant percentage of them in the form of elastic recoil. Besides reducing your risk of injury, efficiently storing and returning energy can allow you to run faster and with less effort. With more than 200 illustrations and 300 references, this book will help you do the following: Perform an at-home gait analysis to make specific changes in your running form that can reduce impact forces and improve performance Decrease your risk of injury by identifying problems with strength, flexibility, and neuromotor coordination using specific functional tests Incorporate new exercises to enhance the storage and return of energy in your tendons Select the running shoe that is right for you Treat 25 of the most common running-related injuries with the most up-to-date, scientifically founded treatment protocols available

Running the Rogue Way

Denna guidebok vänder sig till vandrare, löpare och klättrare som vill uppleva det storslagna Sarek. Boken är tänkt som ett komplett planeringsverktyg för en lyckad fjälltur. Eftersom Sarek, till skillnad från andra fjällområden i Sverige, inte är anpassat för turism är det extra viktigt planera sin tur utifrån Sareks speciella förutsättningar. • Förstahandsinformation om olika färdvägar i Sarek. • Beskrivningar av terrängen i dalgångarna, nedbrutet till segment som kan kombineras till olika rutter. • Detaljerade beskrivningar av cirka 50 toppar av olika svårighetsgrad. • 15 topptraverser av olika svårighetsgrad, från vandring till klättring. • Alla detaljer du behöver för att genomföra Sarek- och Pårtetraversen. • Förslag på vadställen över vattendrag. • Kartor och bilder som illustrerar terrängen. • Receptet för att korsa Sarek med lätt ryggsäck. En modern packlista och reflektioner kring utrustningsval. • Tips kring fjällsäkerhet, matplanering och fjällfärdsel i modern stil. • Praktisk information om transporter till och från Sarek. Författaren Karl-Johan Piehl har tidigare skrivit en engelskspråkig guidebok om Sarek. Denna svenska bok är kraftigt utbyggd med nya rutter och dessutom har avsnitten om lättviktspackning och fjällfärdsel utökats för att ge ett komplett recept på modern fjällfärdsel i Sarek.

Plötsligt fanns han där. Gunder Hägg dök upp från ingenstans ur de jämtländska skogarna och tog Sverige med storm. Åren 1938 till 1945 orsakade han publikrusning vid landets friidrottsarenor och slog hela 15 individuella världsrekord. Under dessa intensiva år var Gunder Hägg världens främste löpare på samtliga distanser mellan 1500 och 5000 meter, och trots kriget sprang han tävlingar för Sveriges räkning i både Tyskland och USA. Fallet kom lika plötligt som hans uppgång gjort. När kriget tog slut stängdes han av på livstid, ett straff han tog med jämnmod.I denna biografi berättar Björn Lundberg om en av våra främsta idrottsmän genom tiderna - en ikon för en hel generation i det framväxande folkhemssverige. Men, vem var Gunder Hägg egentligen? Var kom han ifrån? Vad var hemligheten bakom hans framgång?

Running Against The Odds

'...a book that leaves you with a fiery desire to get out the door for a run.' - Laura Green'...captures all the beauty, all the anguish, all the feelings and stories and rituals that made us fall in love - and stay in love - with running.' - Anne Helen Petersen, author of Culture Study.This is Running is a celebration of the world of running, exploring everything you'd need to know about the sport and the rich culture that surrounds it. Running is huge with an estimated 621 million runners worldwide but behind that statistic is a world that is as diverse as the people who engage in it. From the elite endurance of the Rarámuri tribe from Mexico who frequently run ultramarathons in nothing but simple sandals made from discarded car tires to some of the most famous races which are household names for runners and non-runners alike, coach and journalist Raziq Rauf gives a fascinating snapshot of this world.This is Running covers why, where and how we run, incorporating insights from psychologists, sociologists and other experts from our first dash around a childhood playground to joining a run club or hitting high-altitude mountain trails whether that be for the health benefits, to make friends, test your own limits or to explore the world around you.A host of compelling essays explore topics such as running's technological revolution, brands and streetwear, women's experiences of running, the boom of trail running and the future of the sport. Also included is a selection of the world's most notable runs including The London Marathon, the UTMB and the Barkley Marathons, and Q&As with individuals who are pioneering global running culture including influencer and comedian Laura Green, Nils Arend from The Speed Project, professional trail running athlete Dylan Bowman and Jessica Zapotechne from Girls Run NYC.Beautifully illustrated throughout with striking photography, This is Running is the perfect gift for the obsessive runner in your life, or for anyone who wants to know more about the sport and the culture that surrounds it.Quite simply, if you are a runner, this book is catnip to your passion.