Find Your Pace
All it takes is the first step. As a child, Emma Kirk-Odunubi loved to run, revelling in that sense of freedom and the feel of the breeze on her skin. But as she grew up, her passion for this most simple of activities waned, overtaken by all the distractions that come with adult life. It was only when faced with...Paperback$2800Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksMind over Miles
Endurance, Determination and Grit - The first ever man to run the length of Africa shares his inspirational story. 10,000 miles. 16 countries. 352 days. Hardest Geezer, Russ Cook, is the first person to run the entire length of Africa. From his starting point in Cape Agulhas, South Africa, through sandstorms in the Sahara Desert, rainforests, mountain ranges, and long...Paperback$3000Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksHappy Mind, Happy Life
A brand-new edition of Dr Rangan Chatterjee's biggest book to date, reimagined with exclusive content and a beautiful new design. The Instant No.1 Bestseller 'Even your first taste of this book's practical, inviting and effective strategies for happiness will make you glad you did.' - from the foreword by Oliver Burkeman, author of Four Thousand Weeks Happiness is a practice,...Paperback$2399Elsewhere:$3000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips MondayWhat I Talk About When I Talk About Running
What I Talk About When I Talk About Running by Haruki Murakami is an enchanting blend of memoir, travelogue, and philosophical contemplation, offering readers a rare glimpse into the mind of this internationally acclaimed novelist. This captivating narrative delves into Murakami's journey as a runner and how it intertwines with his life as a writer, exploring the profound impact running...Paperback$2600Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips MondayScience of Strength Training
Science of Strength Training is the only book to demonstrate all muscle actions for exercises, with flexible workout programmes and over half the exercises adapted for home training. Discover the hard science needed to perfect each exercise and build your strongest body—at home or in the gym. Whether you are looking to tone and sculpt your body, lose weight, give...Paperback$3700Unit price /UnavailableBackorderShips mid DecemberScience of Running
Explains the hard science that will help people of all abilities to run faster, endure for longer, and avoid injury. Science of Running goes further than any other running book to interrogate the muscle groups and bodily systems involved in being an effective runner, and shows how to apply insights gained to train for optimal performance. The book examines the...Paperback$3400Elsewhere:$3700Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips MondayTai Chi Walking for Weight Loss
Are you over 60 and struggling to lose weight because traditional workouts feel too hard on your joints, too exhausting, or simply unrealistic to maintain? What if just 10 minutes a day could help you move more comfortably, improve your balance, build confidence, and support healthy weight loss—without intense exercise or complicated routines? A Beginner-Friendly 28-Day Program for Weight Loss,...Paperback$5900Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeksBrutal
SHORTLISTED FOR The Sunday Times Sports Book Awards 2025 Autobiography of the Year 'Lays bare the realities of a sporting career' - Lord Sebastian Coe 'Gripping, revealing and honest' - Steve Cram OBE 'A gripping read ... Iwan runs and runs and runs, and arrives at himself' - Jeremy Vine Running has been Iwan Thomas’s life. He put everything into...Paperback$4499Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksThe Race Against Time
A transformational quest for the secrets of happy, healthy, whole-life running that will change the way you think about growing older. Inspirational - Observer A transformational quest for the secrets of happy, healthy, whole-life running that will change the way you think about growing older. Colourful, informative and inspiring, The Race Against Time is a story of cold science and...Paperback$3200Elsewhere:$3500Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksHappy Mind, Happy Life
A doctor's guide to improving your mental wellbeing from the bestselling author of The 4 Pillar Plan. We often conflate success and money with happiness, but over the course of his career, GP and bestselling author, Dr Rangan Chatterjee, has seen firsthand how our search for happiness in all the wrong places is making us ill. Poor mental health has...Paperback$2600Elsewhere:$4000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips MondayStart Where You Are
'A joyful reminder that you don't have to be a runner to start - just start where you are' – JENNI FALCONER'Like having your best friend and coach in your ear' – RENNEE MCGREGORRUNNING CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE, THIS WILL SHOW YOU HOWWant to take up running but have no idea where to begin? Consider this book your personal cheerleader...Paperback$3899Elsewhere:$3999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksStill Running After All These Tears
A tale of love, loss and laughter, this life-affirming memoir describes one woman's determination to survive unbearable grief - and get back into running - one step at a time. Lisa didn't think anything could be more devastating than the death of her beloved husband Graham. But then she lost her sister and father too - all in the space...Paperback$3499Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksThe Path She Runs
The longer the distance run, the more women have an edge over their male competitors. Yet, the longer the distance, the less likely women are to start the race. In this engaging personal account, writer and sport scientist Jen Benson looks at the science and hidden history of ultramarathon running, and details her own attempts to finish a 100-mile race....Paperback$2999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks80/20 Running
Renowned running writer Matt Fitzgerald's hands-on guide to the groundbreaking method of training preferred by professionals, now available for runners of all abilities. Train easier to run faster. This revolutionary training method has been embraced by elite runners—with extraordinary results—and now you can do it, too. Respected running and fitness expert Matt Fitzgerald explains how the 80/20 running programme—in which...Paperback$3600Elsewhere:$4000Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksRunner's World How to Make Yourself Poop
Inspired by one of the most popular RunnersWorld.com stories ever, Runner's World How to Make Yourself Poop is a fun, humorous reference guide for any runner trying to improve their running performance. Every runner knows how important it is to prevent an unfortunate bathroom accident midrun. This book can show you how. For any runner who wants a quick, easy...Paperback$5200Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeksLonely Planet Epic Runs of the World
Put on your running shoes - it's time to hit the road, the trails and the great outdoors. In this comprehensive runner's companion, you'll find 50 of the world's greatest running routes - from short city runs and must-do marathons to cross-country trails and challenging ultras - plus a further 150 courses around the globe to satisfy runners of all...Hardback$3800Usually:$4999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips MondayThe Lost Art of Running
'Heads up – here’s how to run like a pro' - The Times 'A fascinating book' - Adharanand Finn, author of Running With the Kenyans 'I'm convinced that Shane's insights were instrumental in me winning the Marathon des Sables for a second time' - Elisabet Barnes, coach and athlete 'Shane is the Indiana Jones of the running world' - Damian...Paperback$1900Elsewhere:$2499Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips Monday119 Days to Go
The essential day-to-day guide for training for and nailing your first marathon. ‘Chris is a mad keen runner. I hope this book inspires others to get out and do it.’ — Sir Mo Farah ‘When it comes to running a marathon, it’s not actually about making it to the finish line, it’s about having the guts to make it to...Hardback$3000Elsewhere:$3299Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips MondayTrails and Tribulations
DAILY MAIL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR WINNER OF THE SPORTS BOOK AWARDS 2025 SPORTS PERFORMANCE BOOK OF THE YEAR SHORTLISTED FOR THE GREAT OUTDOORS READER AWARDS 2025 ‘I laughed, gulped and cried as I read Susie’s stories of battling through some of the hardest races on this planet as well as some of the hardest moments in her life’...Paperback$5200Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeksThis Is About Running, This Is Not About Running
From Nike Running’s Global Head Coach Chris Bennett comes a bold, welcoming book for runners, non-runners, and everyone in between. Rooted in the coaching philosophy that has helped millions take their first steps forward, it’s about finding the courage to cross the starting lines in your life. This Is About Running. This Is Not About Running. is a deeply motivating,...Paperback$2600Elsewhere:$3799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips Monday26.2 Things to Do Instead of Running a Marathon
Do you know someone whose life is dominated by training blocks and energy gels? Are you fed up of hearing about blisters in too much disgusting detail? Or have you yourself succumbed to running fever and are willing race day to be over - or quietly hoping that it never comes? Fear not! Whether you're a long-suffering marathon runner or...Hardback$2100Elsewhere:$2999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips MondayRun For Your Life
Understanding the mindset of someone who voluntarily runs regularly is what journalist and sports writer, Konrad Marshall, has explored in Run For Your Life. He does this both by taking up running himself—committing to run every single day for a whole year, no excuses—and by talking to and running with some of Australia’s most interesting runners, whether professional or casual....Paperback$2900Elsewhere:$4199Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips MondayEndure
Endure by Alex Hutchinson is a captivating journey into the science of human performance and endurance. This masterful book delves into the intricate mechanisms that determine our ability to push beyond perceived limits, blending cutting-edge research with real-world anecdotes and longstanding athletic challenges. From running a gruelling two-hour marathon to conquering the summit of Mount Everest, Hutchinson examines the astonishing...Paperback$2300Elsewhere:$2500Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips MondayThe Triathlete's Training Bible
The Triathlete's Training Bible is the bestselling and most comprehensive guide for aspiring and experienced triathletes, now updated to incorporate new training principles and the latest methodologies to help athletes train smarter than ever. Joe Friel is the most trusted coach in the world, and his proven triathlon training programme has helped hundreds of thousands find success in the sport...Paperback$5799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips MondayUltra
In this ultimate guide to ultrarunning, dive into 100 of the world's most breathtaking and brutal ultramarathons - from the icy tundras of Sweden to the sun-scorched deserts of the USA, and the rugged mountains of Europe. Whether you're a seasoned marathoner in search of your next challenge or an aspiring runner eager to tackle your first ultra, each race...Hardback$5500Elsewhere:$6500Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips MondayUndeniable
Cameron Hanes is a master - JOE ROGAN Cameron Hanes, New York Times bestselling author of Endure and master of the mindset of relentless drive, shows us what it takes to become undeniable. You become the best you can be by learning from others. That is how bowhunter, ultramarathoner, and New York Times bestselling author Cameron Hanes approaches each day...Paperback$3999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips MondayGood for a Girl
WINNER OF THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD 2023 A New York Times Bestseller A Financial Times Best Book of the Year 2023 'Women's sports have needed a manifesto for a long time. With Good for a Girl we finally have one.' — Malcolm Gladwell Lauren Fleshman was one of the most decorated collegiate athletes of all...Paperback$3500Elsewhere:$3799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips MondayThe Rise of the Ultra Runners
The Rise of the Ultra Runners by Adharanand Finn delves into the enigmatic and exhilarating world of ultra running, a sport that goes beyond the traditional marathon distance, testing the utmost limits of human endurance and mental resilience. This captivating narrative begins with Finn's curiosity about what drives people to partake in such grueling races. Seeking to understand the allure...Paperback$2500Elsewhere:$2799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips MondayRunning with the Kenyans
Running with the Kenyans by Adharanand Finn is a captivating journey that blends adventure, cultural immersion, and the quest to uncover the secrets behind the unparalleled success of Kenyan distance runners. Adharanand Finn, a journalist and avid runner, embarks on a remarkable quest driven by curiosity and inspiration. After years of observing Kenyan athletes dominate the world's most prestigious races,...Paperback$2500Elsewhere:$2799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips MondayEverything You Want Is on the Other Side of Hard
Everything You Want Is on the Other Side of Hard is an inspirational memoir blending self-development with the personal journey of Ken Rideout, the world's fastest marathon runner over fifty. Ken has triumphed over poverty and addiction on his path to greatness. 'My name is Ken Rideout. I don't care who you are or where you come from or how...Paperback$3399Elsewhere:$4000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips MondayThe Russian Affair
LONGLISTED FOR THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR PRIZE 2020 'Reads like a thriller, or even a spy novel...Walsh keeps you gripped' - Rosamund Urwin, Sunday Times 'A turbulent but ultimately inspiring tale. The candour...is rare and gripping' - Matt Dickinson, The Times It was the story that shocked the world: Russian athletics was revealed to be corrupt...Paperback$2899Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips MondayLonely Planet Epic Runs of the World
Discover 200 of the greatest runs on the planet, across all seven continents, in this beautiful paperback edition of our bestselling hardback, featuring easy-access park runs and city loops to iconic marathons and epic ultras. Explore the world with 50 first-hand accounts of running adventures as told by those who enjoy breaking a sweat as they traverse new landscapes. With...Paperback$3000Usually:$3999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips MondayRunning with Sherman
When barefoot running guru Christopher McDougall takes in a neglected donkey, his aim is to get Sherman back to reasonable health. But Sherman is ill-tempered, obstinate and uncooperative — and it's clear his poor treatment has made him deeply fearful of humans. Chris knows that donkeys need a purpose — they are working, pack animals — and so when he...Paperback$2799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips MondayCourage to Soar
In Courage to Soar, the official autobiography from four-time Olympic gold-winning and record-setting American gymnast Simone Biles, Simone shares how her faith, family, passion, and perseverance have made her one of the top athletes and gymnasts in the world—and how you too can overcome challenges in your life. Simone Biles’ entrance into the world of gymnastics may have started on...Paperback$2700Elsewhere:$3000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips MondayLonely Planet Epic Runs of North America
The ultimate book of running adventures across North America featuring 200 epic routes from city circuits to off-road trails, plus amazing running stories from celebrated athletes. Discover tales of 50 incredible runs plus a further 150 awesome running trip ideas from easy-going jogs to one-of-a-kind challenges. Epic Runs of North America takes travellers across the US, Canada, and the Caribbean...Hardback$3500Usually:$5500Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips MondayOut of Thin Air
LONGLISTED FOR THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD 2021 LONGLISTED FOR THE RSL ONDAATJE PRIZE 2021 'Inspiring' - The Guardian 'Excellent' - Runner's World 'Fascinating' - Publishers Weekly 'Brilliant' - Ed Vaizey 'Through reading this book you will come to understand that the heart and soul of running are to be found in Ethiopia.' - Haile Gebrselassie...Paperback$2299Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips MondayThe Longest Race
INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER In "one of the most important athlete memoirs of its generation" (Kate Fagan, #1 New York Times bestselling author), Olympian Kara Goucher reveals her experience of living through and speaking out about one of the biggest scandals in running. Kara Goucher grew up with Olympic dreams. She excelled at running from a young age and...Paperback$4999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips MondayEndure
Living in a small town where dreams were dismissed and bouncing between the homes of divorced parents, Cameron Hanes carried low expectations and no hope for a life of fulfilled potential. Then he discovered his great love - the bow. For Cameron, finding his drive, his purpose, a reason for pushing himself every single day, changed everything. Endure chronicles the...Paperback$3800Elsewhere:$3999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips MondayBorn to Run 2: The Ultimate Training Guide
Born to Run 2: The Ultimate Training Guide by Christopher McDougall and Eric Orton takes you on an exhilarating journey into the heart of the ultrarunning world. Delving into the secrets of endurance, performance, and the joy of running, this book extends the groundbreaking work of McDougall's earlier bestseller, Born to Run. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just starting,...Paperback$4199Elsewhere:$4500Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips MondayFaster than Lightning: My Autobiography
Faster than Lightning: My Autobiography takes readers on an exhilarating journey through the life of Usain Bolt, the fastest man of all time. An eight-time Olympic gold medallist and eleven-time World Champion, Bolt's story is one of extraordinary talent, infectious charisma, and sheer determination. This captivating autobiography offers a window into the life of a global icon whose athletic achievements...Paperback$2499Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips MondayRunning, The Illustrated Practical Encyclopedia of
Running, The Illustrated Practical Encyclopedia of by Elizabeth Hufton is an essential resource for anyone interested in running, one of the most popular activities worldwide. It is an enjoyable and accessible way to get fit. This book offers practical advice on progressive walk/run routines and includes a six-week plan for running for fitness, along with exercises to build up strength....Paperback$1995Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksComplete Practical Encyclopedia of Running
One of the most popular activities worldwide, running provides an incredible feeling of achievement and offers an enjoyable and easily accessible way to get fit. You only need to don a pair of running shoes, and anyone can run at any time or anywhere. This superb new book, Complete Practical Encyclopedia of Running, is an ideal reference for both beginners...Hardback$3999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksAdvanced Running
Advanced Running by Elizabeth Hufton includes information on training for both sport and competition, providing individual running plans, advanced schedules, and expert advice, all illustrated with over 280 photographs. It guides you on improving your running performance for events from 5K and 10K races to advanced and elite marathons. The book includes strength exercise sequences, skills and drills, along with...Paperback$1999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksRulebreakers and Ghost Runners
An important book – Anna Kessel A fascinating account of an untold world, where women defied the rules and pushed the sport of running forward – Lily Canter Rulebreakers and Ghost Runners by Katie Holmes reveals the incredible untold stories of the British women who broke the rules and pioneered female running today. Did you know that until April 1975,...Hardback$4899Unit price /UnavailableOut 1 Dec 2026Pre-orderOne More Step
Lach and Stef Lamble, aka Lambros, know what it means to face challenges that seem too big, too hard or too far away. They know the doubt that creeps in before you begin, the setbacks that test your resolve and the moments when quitting feels like the easier option. The brothers were 21 and 24 years old when they quit...Paperback$3799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksWeekend Runner Australia
Weekend Runner Australia is your guide to the best running tracks and events around the country. Featuring more than 40 running routes and unmissable events, this book will take you – and your runners – over tropical islands, snowy mountains and the red dirt of the outback, before winding through famous wine regions and across the Sydney Harbour Bridge, across...Paperback$3799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksUnbroken
This tale is more than just a journey through the exhilarating highs and heartbreaking lows of professional athletics; it's a testament to the unyielding spirit of a true champion. Katarina Johnson-Thompson has never had it easy. Born a child of two worlds—her mother's working-class Liverpool, and her father's idyllic Bahamas—she was never supposed to be world champion. In Unbroken, she...Paperback$3000Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksUnbroken
Kat is a warrior, both on the track and off it. This book is a stunning testimony to the power of believing in yourself - SIR CHRIS HOY An extraordinary story of resilience and determination, from an incredible athlete - DAME JESSICA ENNIS-HILL The inspirational and powerful memoir from double world heptathlon champion and Team GB Olympian Katarina Johnson-Thompson. Katarina...Hardback$6500Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksRun the Song
A revelatory exploration of the relationship between music and running by one of our foremost music writers. Out the front door, across the street, down the hill, and into Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx. This is how Ben Ratliff's runs started most days of the week for about a decade. Sometimes listening to music, not always. Then, at the...Paperback$3999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksOne Small Step
This is a story of a simple idea that turned into a global movement. This is the story of parkrun, told for the very first time from the man who started it all. Growing up in the brutal care system of South Africa, Paul Sinton-Hewitt had a lonely, difficult childhood. Yet he found solace in running – a simple pleasure...Paperback$4499Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksThe Wind Beneath the Stone
‘Fascinating, strange, groundbreaking research in an area that intersects folklore, history, mythology and strength training’ THE BLINDBOY PODCAST 'I found this book, unlike its weighty subject, easy to pick up and hard to put down' PETER ROSS, AUTHOR OF UPON A WHITE HORSE A compelling and heartwarming journey across Ireland to revive the lost tradition of stone lifting. When world...Paperback$3999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksThe Wind Beneath the Stone
‘Fascinating, strange, groundbreaking research in an area that intersects folklore, history, mythology and strength training’ THE BLINDBOY PODCAST 'I found this book, unlike its weighty subject, easy to pick up and hard to put down' PETER ROSS, AUTHOR OF UPON A WHITE HORSE A compelling and heartwarming journey across Ireland to revive the lost tradition of stone lifting. When world...Hardback$4499Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksRunning Through Sand
I loved every page — TIM VINE Hilarious and occasionally heartbreaking — TOBY JONES Moving, inspiring and laugh-out-loud funny — LISA JACKSON 250KM IN THE SAHARA DESERT. 2 MONTHS TRAINING. CAN AGEING RUNNER AND AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR PAUL TONKINSON CONQUER THE WORLD'S TOUGHEST FOOT RACE? Ageing as a runner is no joke. Paul Tonkinson discovers that in running, as in life,...Hardback$3899Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksDirtbag dreams
The first book to share the untold story of this unique sport, from its origins in the Victorian era to the present day. Over the past two decades, mountain, ultra and trail running has experienced a massive boom in participation, media attention and corporate consumerism. Once little more than an oddball recreation for mountain athletics romantics, the sport has become...Hardback$7400Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeksLife Without Limits
'Donna Urquhart is one of the most inspiring people I have ever met. Her gripping story shows us the true power of the human spirit in one of the most unforgiving places on the planet. You'll be willing her on, step by icy step!' Michael Rowland 'Wild courage, relentless determination and a hunger to challenge expectations. Donna is a pioneer...Paperback$3799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksThe Ultimate Ultra Running Handbook
An accessible, inspiring and comprehensive guide to this amazing sport of oursDamian Hall, ultra runner and journalist Have you taken part in marathon distance events and find yourself wondering what's next? Are you looking for a new, exciting physical and mental challenge? This is the ultimate guide for runners who are looking to go even further. Welcome to the ultra...Paperback$14499Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeksYour First Triathlon
Joe Friel is the top coach in triathlon, and his book Your First Triathlon is the best-selling guide for beginner triathletes. This clear and comprehensive book makes preparing for sprint and Olympic triathlons simple and stress-free. Joe Friel's practical training plan takes fewer than 5 hours a week, providing aspiring triathletes with the confidence and fitness to enjoy their first...Paperback$3999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksRunning Is My Therapy
Many runners say they run because it relaxes them or elevates their mood. But few know why running does this, or that exercise science is beginning to reveal ways to enhance running's mental health benefits. They just go out and run. Science shows that running can mimic the effects of many common treatments for depression, and/or make success with a...Paperback$2999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 3-4 weeksThe Kiwi Runners' Family Tree: Volume Two 2000 to 2020
Hot on the heels of the critically acclaimed The Kiwi Runners' Family Tree: Volume One 1800s to 1999 comes this second volume, showcasing the inspirational Kiwi running stars of our millennium to date. The majority of their stories are based on personal interviews and intertwined with those who have gone before them. There is a robustness to this family tree...Paperback$2999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 1 weekThe Running Dictionary
A clever pocket-sized dictionary that celebrates running with hilarious definitions and witty illustrations of terms that runners know and love. Here is a clever, tongue-in-cheek "dictionary" that's perfect for any runner. The Running Dictionary is filled with hilarious definitions for hundreds of running terms, plus dozens of witty illustrations. Terms range from race lingo, gear, and human anatomy to the...Paperback$2999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksStrong Minds
If you ask research psychologist Noel Brick and bestselling fitness writer Scott Douglas, the "dumb jock" stereotype is way out of bounds. No world-class athlete succeeds without a strong mental game, including unique ways of analysing situations, self-motivating, and even thinking about time. Cutting-edge discoveries (some by Dr Brick himself) reveal how champions do it—and how we can, too. Brick...Paperback$3199Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 3-4 weeksThe 27th Mile
Former contributing editor at Runner's World and author Dimity McDowell's narrative-driven prescriptive book on reckoning with the end of an athletic journey—and what's next. On January 18, 2020, Dimity McDowell unknowingly went on her last run. The deceleration of her running career began three years before that, following a medical visit which ended in the assessment that she should not...Paperback$3999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksThe Runner’s Guide to Menopause
Struggling to run in menopause? You’re not alone. If symptoms are making running harder, or stopping you from starting, don’t give up. Let running coach and medical expert Dr Juliet McGrattan help you make sense of all the benefits and challenges of running through menopause. This supportive and practical guide answers all your burning questions, including: What actually is menopause?...Paperback$3899Elsewhere:$3999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksBreathe Smarter, Run Stronger
AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER NOW 'Learning to breathe better is a game changer for your running ... Jacko is a fantastic coach' – Richard Whitehead MBE, Paralympic champion & world record holder 'Absolutely brilliant… Since working with Jacko the impact he’s had on my mental and physical feeling has been transformational’ – George Ford, England Rugby international TRANSFORM YOUR BREATHING AND...Paperback$3899Elsewhere:$3999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksShoe Dog
In this instant and tenacious New York Times bestseller, Nike founder and board chairman Phil Knight "offers a rare and revealing look at the notoriously media-shy man behind the swoosh" (Booklist, starred review), illuminating his company's early days as an intrepid start-up and its evolution into one of the world's most iconic, game-changing, and profitable brands. Bill Gates named Shoe...Paperback$5600Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeksRun with Power
Timed to launch just after the release of the Stryd, the first power meter for running, Run with Power is the first book available on the use of power meters for running. This book is comprehensive yet simply presented, making it ideal for first-time device users. It is especially beneficial for Ironman triathletes looking to master bike and run pacing,...Paperback$3999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksHansons Marathon Method
Hansons Marathon Method is the best-selling performance marathon training programme. Competitive running is one of the most popular sports in America, with all-time record highs of 19 million runners finishing a running event in 2013. Since 1990, the number of U.S. race finishers has grown 300%. American marathoning achieved all-time highs in 2014. The number of marathons in the U.S....Paperback$3999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksHansons First Marathon
With the right training, anyone can finish a marathon! Hansons First Marathon, from one of America's most successful marathon training groups, offers a smart, friendly guide to preparing for your first marathon. With their proven method, the coaches of the Hansons-Brooks Distance Project will show you how to break down the 26.2 miles into achievable daily workouts. By race day,...Paperback$3999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksFast 5K
Spend two hours with Pete Magill's Fast 5K and you'll know how to run your fastest 5K. In his fast-paced, ultimate guide to 5K running races, celebrated running coach Pete Magill reveals the 25 crucial keys to setting your next 5K personal record (PR). Magill shares hard-earned lessons he gained while leading 19 teams to USA national championships and setting...Paperback$3999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksThe Runner's Code
BEST BOOKS OF 2021: SPORT – WATERSTONES SELECTION Cracking... full of running gems, realities and giggles. Nice work!' – Martin Yelling, Marathon Talk 'Lovely – very impressive’ – TalkSPORT 'From now on, if anyone I know mentions that they want to start running, this will be my first recommendation' – Stuart Heritage ---- The Runner’s Code explores the unwritten rules...Hardback$4999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksYoga for Runners
'A fantastic book' – Running Fitness 'The Bible for runners who want to use yoga to enhance their running performance' – Athletics Weekly 'The latest way to enhance your running performance' – Trail Running TRANSFORM YOUR RUNNING THROUGH YOGA Would you like to run further and faster? Want to find the perfect runner's flow? Yoga is the key to unlocking...Paperback$4999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksThe Way of the Runner
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. The Way of the Runner by Adharanand Finn, award-winning author of Running with...Paperback$3299Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksThe Ultimate Trail Running Handbook
'Filled to the brim with advice, tips and inspiration to enable you to achieve your dreams over whatever distance you want your legs to carry you' - Chrissie Wellington, OBE, four-time Ironman Triathlon World Champion From complete beginners to seasoned off-road runners, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook has all the training and nutrition advice, skills, gear and motivation you need...Paperback$3699Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksThe Breathing Cure for Yoga
READY TO JOIN THE BETTER BREATHING REVOLUTION? READY TO LEARN FROM INTERNATIONAL BREATHING EXPERT PATRICK McKEOWN? READY TO LEARN FROM LEADING YOGA EDUCATOR ANASTASIS TZANIS? TAP INTO YOUR FULL YOGA POTENTIAL WITH THE SCIENCE BEHIND ANCIENT WISDOM BY READING The Breathing Cure for Yoga With a Foreword by award-winning science journalist James Nestor, New York Times bestselling author of Breath:...Hardback$6499Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksThe Big Book of Endurance Training and Racing
Are you a triathlete, runner, cyclist, swimmer, cross-country skier, or other athlete seeking greater endurance? The Big Book of Endurance Training and Racing teaches athletes how to stay healthy, achieve optimal athletic potential, and be injury-free for many productive years. Dr. Philip Maffetone's approach to endurance offers a truly "individualised" outlook and unique system that emphasises building a strong aerobic...Paperback$5499Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksSlow Jogging
Running is America's most popular participatory sport, yet more than half of those who identify as runners get injured every year. Falling prey to injuries from overtraining, faulty form, poor eating, and improper footwear, many runners eventually, and reluctantly, abandon the sport for a less strenuous pastime. But for the first time in the United States, Hiroaki Tanaka's Slow Jogging...Paperback$5600Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeksRun to the Finish
In her first book, popular runner blogger Amanda Brooks lays out the path to finding greater fulfilment in running for those who consider themselves "middle of the pack runners" — they're not trying to win Boston (or even qualify for Boston); they just want to get strong and stay injury-free so they can continue to enjoy running. Run to the...Paperback$2799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksRun Smart
Renowned marathon expert and leading sports scientist Professor John Brewer reveals why many of the concepts surrounding marathon training and running are wrong — and suggests how the latest sports science research transforms the way marathons should be approached. Run Smart uses the latest scientific research to show how preparing for, and running, marathons can be made easier, and in...Paperback$3499Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksFixing Your Feet
Get the book that covers what you need to know about foot care, including footwear, prevention, and treatment. Hiking, backpacking, running, walking, and other athletic endeavours—your feet take a beating with every step. Don't wait until foot pain inhibits your speed, strength, and style. Learn the basics, along with the finer points, of foot care before pain becomes a problem....Paperback$4799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks101 Get-Lean Workouts and Strategies
Packed with cutting-edge training programs that are backed by scientific research and proven by professional trainers and athletes, this workbook provides the very best fat-burning workouts. The 101 Get-Lean Workouts and Strategies is designed for those serious about shedding fat and sculpting a lean physique. Each workout is meticulously crafted to maximise fat loss and improve fitness levels. This comprehensive...Paperback$3499Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks