Good nutrition is an important facet of good health, and good nutrition is even more important for runners. Whether a person is running a 5-minute mile or a 15-minute mile, their body needs the right fuel for performance, recovery, and overall health. In Run. Walk. Eat., runners will have the best nutritional guidelines to eat for training and performance. Olympian and running coach Jeff Galloway and registered dietitian nutritionist Carissa Galloway break down nutrition to provide readers with simple changes that not only improve performance, but also lead to lifelong eating habits. They provide a nutrition education that puts the runner in charge of their food choices to train harder, perform better, and recover faster. For those runners with additional weight-loss goals, the authors provide weight-loss strategies.
Meyer & Meyer Sport
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9781782552611
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Paperback
The Nuts and Bolts of NASCAR
By Engle, Greg
When people think of NASCAR, many think of cars racing around a track. But those with a more intimate knowledge of the sport understand that there is much more to it. The Nuts and Bolts of NASCAR uncovers everything you need to know to properly watch and enjoy the sport. Author Greg Engle uncovers the history of the sport, as well as an explanation of the rules, flags, and key terms. He reveals the best practices for watching it on TV, how to experience a NASCAR race in person, and much more. Along the way, he weaves in interviews with key figures from the NASCAR community to offer insiders' perspectives on the ins and outs of NASCAR. Some of the many questions that this book answers include:* What does NASCAR stand for?* How did it get to where it is today?* What goes on at a pit stop?* What is it like to race 400 or 500 miles in just a few hours?* What is a wedge?* What is the best way to meet a driver?* How do you best enjoy a race in person?* And all the other things a new fan needs to know to understand and enjoy America's fastest sport, NASCAR!.
Sports Pub
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9781683580096
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Print book
The Total Fishing Manual
By Cermele, Joe
Updated and expanded for 2017, with new expert information on everything the modern fisherman needs to know - from picking the right gear and kitting out your boat, to the best techniques and tactics for seeking, locating, and snaring your catch. This revamped edition of the best-selling 2013 title brings readers all the information they need before they hit the water: Gear Up Find the best of what's out there, and what isn't worth the money. Including lures, baits, flies and tackle for any situation in any style of water. Hit the Water From streams and ponds to big lakes and the open ocean, get all the info and field-tested strategies you need be successful where you're fishing Hook a Prize The experts at Field and Stream and professional fishing guides around the country lay out the do's and don't's, where those sneaky fish are hiding, and how to put yourself in best position for the catch and much more.
Weldon Owen
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9781681881003
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Paperback
Build Your Running Body
By Magill, Pete
"The best running book ever." - Bob Anderson, founder of Runners World
Whether youre a miler or an ultramarathoner, if you want a fit, fast, and injury-resistant running body, theres a better way to train than relentlessly pursuing mileage. This easy-to-use workout manual draws on the latest research in running physiology to target all the components that go into every stride - including muscles, connective tissue, cardiovascular fitness, energy production, the nervous system, hormones, and the brain. With the breakthrough whole-body training program in Build Your Running Body, runners will improve their times, run longer and more comfortably, and reduce injury.With more than 150 workouts - from weightlifting and cross-training to resistance exercises and plyometrics - fine-tuned to individual skill levels and performance goals, PLUS: * 393 photos that make it easy to follow every step of every workout * 10 training programs to help runners of all levels integrate the total-body plan into their daily routines * Interviews with leading runners, exercise scientists, and coaches - learn how elite runners train today * Race strategy for the crucial weeks leading up to the competition and through to the finish line * Exercises to prevent injury and rehabilitate common running ailments * Seasoned insight on barefoot running, the pros and cons of stretching, and other hot-button topics * Nutrition guidance on carbs, proteins, fats, and weight loss * More than 30 recipes to speed recovery and cement fitness gains * Beginners guidelines every step of the way * Valuable tips on proper apparel, tracking your progress, and more!
The Experiment
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9781615191024
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Paperback
University of Nike
By Hunt, Joshua
The dramatic expose of how the University of Oregon sold its soul to Nike--and what that means for the future of academics and college sports.In the world of college sports, winning means big dollars. But that money often comes at a cost. University of Nike explores the University of Oregon's complex relationship with its corporate partner, Nike, and how the arrangement has undermined the school's academic integrity, transparency, and campus culture. Through tenacious reporting and riveting storytelling, The University of Nike investigates how learning in Oregon, and America more generally, has come so thoroughly and openly under the sway of private, for-profit interests.
Melville House
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9781612196916
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Hardcover
Just Show Up
By Jr., Cal Ripken
Iron Man Cal Ripken Jr.the 19-time All-Star, World-Series winning legend, American League MVP, and record holder who played 2,632 consecutive gamesoutlines eight rules for the game of baseball and life, drawn from the lessons he has learned on and off the field.Cal Ripken Jr. is a baseball legend. But legends arent born, theyre made. For twenty-one seasons Ripken took the field day in and day out, through cold, heat, rain, and sometimes snow, playing in more than 3,000 games for the Baltimore Orioles. In 1983, the revered shortstop helped lead his team to victory in the World Series. On September 6, 1995, Ripken did the seemingly impossible, he surpassed Lou Gehrigs unbreakable fifty-six-year-old Iron Man record, setting a new mark of 2131 consecutive gamesthen played another 501 consecutive games. Throughout his career, Ripken was admired for his consistency, hard work, and loyalty. There were successes and failures, but above all was an old-fashioned sense of doing whats right, every single day. Since retiring in 2001, Ripken has enjoyed a successful career as a baseball analyst, entrepreneur, and author. Now, Just Show Up, he reflects on his life and career to offer lessons for the next generation and those to come. Ripken speaks eloquently about the timeless values he has lived by: Life is a streakplay the long game; Success and money are not the same; Play fairwin fair. And he shares stories of his legendary father, Baltimore Oriole coach and manager Cal Ripken Sr., what it took to keep the streak alive, and what it meant to bring the World Series to Baltimore.Cal Ripkens message is simple yet poignant; wisdom essential to anyone trying to forge a successful life in times that are often chaotic. Blending insights from sports, business, and a life well-lived, Just Show Up is the story of an American legend and the principles he has lived bystandards our time needs.
Harper
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9780062906748
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Hardcover
Ringmaster
By Riesman, Abraham
"Riveting, essential reading." - Rick Perlstein, author of Reaganland The definitive biography of Vince McMahon, former WWE chairman and CEO, charts his rise from rural poverty to the throne of one of the world's most influential media empires - and features never-before-seen research and exclusive interviews with more than 150 people who witnessed, aided, and suffered from his ascent.. Even if you've never watched a minute of professional wrestling, you are living in Vince McMahon's world. In his four decades as the defining figure of American pro wrestling, McMahon was the man behind Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, John Cena, Dave Bautista, Bret "The Hitman" Hart, and Hulk Hogan, to name just a few of the mega-stars who owe him their careers.
Atria Books
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9781982169442
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Hardcover
Belichick
By O'connor, Ian
From a New York Times best-selling author, the definitive biography of the NFL's most enigmatic, controversial, and yet successful coach, Bill Belichick.Bill Belichick is perhaps the most fascinating figure in the NFL - the infamously dour face of one of the winningest franchises in sports. As head coach of the New England Patriots, he's led the team to five Super Bowl championship trophies. In this revelatory new and robust biography, readers will come to understand and see Belichick's full life in football, from watching Naval Academy games as a kid with his player-scout father, to masterminding two Super Bowl-winning game plans as defensive coordinator for the Giants, to his dramatic leap to the Patriots where he has made history. Veteran sports writer and award-winning author Ian O'Connor delves into the mind of the man who has earned a place among coaching legends like Lombardi, Halas, and Paul Brown, presenting sides of Belichick that have previously been unexplored. O'Connor discovers how this legendary coach shaped the people he met and worked with in ways perhaps even Belichick himself doesn't know. Those who follow and love pro football know Bill Belichick only as the hooded genius of the Patriots, a team shrouded in victory and controversy. But there is so much more - from the hidden tensions and deep layers to his relationship with Tom Brady to his sometimes frosty dealings with owner Robert Kraft to the surprising camaraderie he shares with the team. This is a man who has many facets and, ultimately, has created a notorious football dynasty. Based on exhaustive research and countless interviews, this book circles around Belichick to tell his full story for the first time, and presents an incisive portrait of a mastermind at work.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
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9780544785748
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Hardcover
Tennis
By Woods, Jeremy
The perfect book for anyone wanting to improve their performance, from beginners learning the basic skills to more experienced participants working on advanced techniques This no-nonsense guide will give any player an all-important advantage. Detailed full-color photographic sequences show you how to play each shot correctly. Expert advice is offered on footwork and balance, positional and stroke tactics, finding what grip works best for you, choosing the right clothes and equipment, and the importance of eating properly and staying hydrated. Learn how to treat and avoid injuries, and how to prepare both physically and mentally for competition.
Publisher: n/a
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9781847977489
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Paperback
The Legends Club
By Feinstein, John
The riveting inside story of college basketball's fiercest rivalry among three coaching legends - University of North Carolina's Dean Smith, Duke's Mike Krzyzewski, and North Carolina State's Jim Valvano - by the king of college basketball writers, #1 New York Times bestseller John FeinsteinOn March 18, 1980, the immensely powerful Duke basketball program announced the hiring of its new coach - the man who would resurrect the team, restore glory to Duke, and defeat the legendary Dean Smith, who coached down the road at UNC Chapel Hill and had turned UNC into a powerhouse. Duke's new man was Mike Krzyzewski. The only problem was, no one knew who Krzyzewski was, he had a so-so record in his short time as head coach of Army, and worst of all, no one could even pronounce his name. The announcement caused head scratches . . . if not immediate calls for his head . . . and on this note his career at Duke began. The table was set nine days later, when on March 27, 1980, Jim Valvano was hired by North Carolina State to be their new head coach. The hiring didn't raise as many eyebrows, but with the exuberant Valvano on board, two new coaches were now in place to challenge Dean Smith - and the most sensational competitive decade in history was about to unfold. In the skillful hands of John Feinstein, this extraordinary rivalry - and the men behind it - come to life in a unique, intimate way. The Legends Club is a sports book that captures an era in American sport and culture, documenting the inside view of a decade of absolutely incredible competition. Feinstein pulls back the curtain on the recruiting wars, the intensely personal competition that wasn't always friendly, the enormous pressure and national stakes, and the battle for the very soul of college basketball allegiance in a hot-bed area. Getting to the roots of the NCAA goliath that is followed religiously by millions of fans today, Feinstein uses his unprecedented access to all three coaches to paint a portrait only he could conjure. The Legends Club is destined to be one of Feinstein's biggest bestsellers.
Run. Walk. Eat
By Galloway, Carissa
Good nutrition is an important facet of good health, and good nutrition is even more important for runners. Whether a person is running a 5-minute mile or a 15-minute mile, their body needs the right fuel for performance, recovery, and overall health. In Run. Walk. Eat., runners will have the best nutritional guidelines to eat for training and performance. Olympian and running coach Jeff Galloway and registered dietitian nutritionist Carissa Galloway break down nutrition to provide readers with simple changes that not only improve performance, but also lead to lifelong eating habits. They provide a nutrition education that puts the runner in charge of their food choices to train harder, perform better, and recover faster. For those runners with additional weight-loss goals, the authors provide weight-loss strategies.
The Nuts and Bolts of NASCAR
By Engle, Greg
When people think of NASCAR, many think of cars racing around a track. But those with a more intimate knowledge of the sport understand that there is much more to it. The Nuts and Bolts of NASCAR uncovers everything you need to know to properly watch and enjoy the sport. Author Greg Engle uncovers the history of the sport, as well as an explanation of the rules, flags, and key terms. He reveals the best practices for watching it on TV, how to experience a NASCAR race in person, and much more. Along the way, he weaves in interviews with key figures from the NASCAR community to offer insiders' perspectives on the ins and outs of NASCAR. Some of the many questions that this book answers include:* What does NASCAR stand for?* How did it get to where it is today?* What goes on at a pit stop?* What is it like to race 400 or 500 miles in just a few hours?* What is a wedge?* What is the best way to meet a driver?* How do you best enjoy a race in person?* And all the other things a new fan needs to know to understand and enjoy America's fastest sport, NASCAR!.
The Total Fishing Manual
By Cermele, Joe
Updated and expanded for 2017, with new expert information on everything the modern fisherman needs to know - from picking the right gear and kitting out your boat, to the best techniques and tactics for seeking, locating, and snaring your catch. This revamped edition of the best-selling 2013 title brings readers all the information they need before they hit the water: Gear Up Find the best of what's out there, and what isn't worth the money. Including lures, baits, flies and tackle for any situation in any style of water. Hit the Water From streams and ponds to big lakes and the open ocean, get all the info and field-tested strategies you need be successful where you're fishing Hook a Prize The experts at Field and Stream and professional fishing guides around the country lay out the do's and don't's, where those sneaky fish are hiding, and how to put yourself in best position for the catch and much more.
Build Your Running Body
By Magill, Pete
"The best running book ever." - Bob Anderson, founder of Runners World
Whether youre a miler or an ultramarathoner, if you want a fit, fast, and injury-resistant running body, theres a better way to train than relentlessly pursuing mileage. This easy-to-use workout manual draws on the latest research in running physiology to target all the components that go into every stride - including muscles, connective tissue, cardiovascular fitness, energy production, the nervous system, hormones, and the brain. With the breakthrough whole-body training program in Build Your Running Body, runners will improve their times, run longer and more comfortably, and reduce injury.With more than 150 workouts - from weightlifting and cross-training to resistance exercises and plyometrics - fine-tuned to individual skill levels and performance goals, PLUS: * 393 photos that make it easy to follow every step of every workout * 10 training programs to help runners of all levels integrate the total-body plan into their daily routines * Interviews with leading runners, exercise scientists, and coaches - learn how elite runners train today * Race strategy for the crucial weeks leading up to the competition and through to the finish line * Exercises to prevent injury and rehabilitate common running ailments * Seasoned insight on barefoot running, the pros and cons of stretching, and other hot-button topics * Nutrition guidance on carbs, proteins, fats, and weight loss * More than 30 recipes to speed recovery and cement fitness gains * Beginners guidelines every step of the way * Valuable tips on proper apparel, tracking your progress, and more!
University of Nike
By Hunt, Joshua
The dramatic expose of how the University of Oregon sold its soul to Nike--and what that means for the future of academics and college sports.In the world of college sports, winning means big dollars. But that money often comes at a cost. University of Nike explores the University of Oregon's complex relationship with its corporate partner, Nike, and how the arrangement has undermined the school's academic integrity, transparency, and campus culture. Through tenacious reporting and riveting storytelling, The University of Nike investigates how learning in Oregon, and America more generally, has come so thoroughly and openly under the sway of private, for-profit interests.
Just Show Up
By Jr., Cal Ripken
Iron Man Cal Ripken Jr.the 19-time All-Star, World-Series winning legend, American League MVP, and record holder who played 2,632 consecutive gamesoutlines eight rules for the game of baseball and life, drawn from the lessons he has learned on and off the field.Cal Ripken Jr. is a baseball legend. But legends arent born, theyre made. For twenty-one seasons Ripken took the field day in and day out, through cold, heat, rain, and sometimes snow, playing in more than 3,000 games for the Baltimore Orioles. In 1983, the revered shortstop helped lead his team to victory in the World Series. On September 6, 1995, Ripken did the seemingly impossible, he surpassed Lou Gehrigs unbreakable fifty-six-year-old Iron Man record, setting a new mark of 2131 consecutive gamesthen played another 501 consecutive games. Throughout his career, Ripken was admired for his consistency, hard work, and loyalty. There were successes and failures, but above all was an old-fashioned sense of doing whats right, every single day. Since retiring in 2001, Ripken has enjoyed a successful career as a baseball analyst, entrepreneur, and author. Now, Just Show Up, he reflects on his life and career to offer lessons for the next generation and those to come. Ripken speaks eloquently about the timeless values he has lived by: Life is a streakplay the long game; Success and money are not the same; Play fairwin fair. And he shares stories of his legendary father, Baltimore Oriole coach and manager Cal Ripken Sr., what it took to keep the streak alive, and what it meant to bring the World Series to Baltimore.Cal Ripkens message is simple yet poignant; wisdom essential to anyone trying to forge a successful life in times that are often chaotic. Blending insights from sports, business, and a life well-lived, Just Show Up is the story of an American legend and the principles he has lived bystandards our time needs.
Ringmaster
By Riesman, Abraham
"Riveting, essential reading." - Rick Perlstein, author of Reaganland The definitive biography of Vince McMahon, former WWE chairman and CEO, charts his rise from rural poverty to the throne of one of the world's most influential media empires - and features never-before-seen research and exclusive interviews with more than 150 people who witnessed, aided, and suffered from his ascent.. Even if you've never watched a minute of professional wrestling, you are living in Vince McMahon's world. In his four decades as the defining figure of American pro wrestling, McMahon was the man behind Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, John Cena, Dave Bautista, Bret "The Hitman" Hart, and Hulk Hogan, to name just a few of the mega-stars who owe him their careers.
Belichick
By O'connor, Ian
From a New York Times best-selling author, the definitive biography of the NFL's most enigmatic, controversial, and yet successful coach, Bill Belichick.Bill Belichick is perhaps the most fascinating figure in the NFL - the infamously dour face of one of the winningest franchises in sports. As head coach of the New England Patriots, he's led the team to five Super Bowl championship trophies. In this revelatory new and robust biography, readers will come to understand and see Belichick's full life in football, from watching Naval Academy games as a kid with his player-scout father, to masterminding two Super Bowl-winning game plans as defensive coordinator for the Giants, to his dramatic leap to the Patriots where he has made history. Veteran sports writer and award-winning author Ian O'Connor delves into the mind of the man who has earned a place among coaching legends like Lombardi, Halas, and Paul Brown, presenting sides of Belichick that have previously been unexplored. O'Connor discovers how this legendary coach shaped the people he met and worked with in ways perhaps even Belichick himself doesn't know. Those who follow and love pro football know Bill Belichick only as the hooded genius of the Patriots, a team shrouded in victory and controversy. But there is so much more - from the hidden tensions and deep layers to his relationship with Tom Brady to his sometimes frosty dealings with owner Robert Kraft to the surprising camaraderie he shares with the team. This is a man who has many facets and, ultimately, has created a notorious football dynasty. Based on exhaustive research and countless interviews, this book circles around Belichick to tell his full story for the first time, and presents an incisive portrait of a mastermind at work.
Tennis
By Woods, Jeremy
The perfect book for anyone wanting to improve their performance, from beginners learning the basic skills to more experienced participants working on advanced techniques This no-nonsense guide will give any player an all-important advantage. Detailed full-color photographic sequences show you how to play each shot correctly. Expert advice is offered on footwork and balance, positional and stroke tactics, finding what grip works best for you, choosing the right clothes and equipment, and the importance of eating properly and staying hydrated. Learn how to treat and avoid injuries, and how to prepare both physically and mentally for competition.
The Legends Club
By Feinstein, John
The riveting inside story of college basketball's fiercest rivalry among three coaching legends - University of North Carolina's Dean Smith, Duke's Mike Krzyzewski, and North Carolina State's Jim Valvano - by the king of college basketball writers, #1 New York Times bestseller John FeinsteinOn March 18, 1980, the immensely powerful Duke basketball program announced the hiring of its new coach - the man who would resurrect the team, restore glory to Duke, and defeat the legendary Dean Smith, who coached down the road at UNC Chapel Hill and had turned UNC into a powerhouse. Duke's new man was Mike Krzyzewski. The only problem was, no one knew who Krzyzewski was, he had a so-so record in his short time as head coach of Army, and worst of all, no one could even pronounce his name. The announcement caused head scratches . . . if not immediate calls for his head . . . and on this note his career at Duke began. The table was set nine days later, when on March 27, 1980, Jim Valvano was hired by North Carolina State to be their new head coach. The hiring didn't raise as many eyebrows, but with the exuberant Valvano on board, two new coaches were now in place to challenge Dean Smith - and the most sensational competitive decade in history was about to unfold. In the skillful hands of John Feinstein, this extraordinary rivalry - and the men behind it - come to life in a unique, intimate way. The Legends Club is a sports book that captures an era in American sport and culture, documenting the inside view of a decade of absolutely incredible competition. Feinstein pulls back the curtain on the recruiting wars, the intensely personal competition that wasn't always friendly, the enormous pressure and national stakes, and the battle for the very soul of college basketball allegiance in a hot-bed area. Getting to the roots of the NCAA goliath that is followed religiously by millions of fans today, Feinstein uses his unprecedented access to all three coaches to paint a portrait only he could conjure. The Legends Club is destined to be one of Feinstein's biggest bestsellers.