long-distance running

"Sarah Gearhart takes us inside this high-octane world of [running] elites of which few are even aware of and even fewer have ever seen. We are immersed in [Patrick] Sang's remarkable story, from his college days in the US to winning an Olympic medal in the steeplechase, and his journey to become a man who redefines what coaching means"--Provided by publisher.

Sixteen-year-old Leo Coughlin's life is increasingly stressful because his autistic older brother Caleb's behavior is becoming more bizarre and even violent, and their parents' marriage is falling apart--but Leo finds an escape in long distance running, and in two new friends: Curtis, himself a potential state champion who teaches him the strategy of running, and Mary, his would-be girlfriend.

The author recounts his experiences and those of his Native American companions as they complete a six-thousand mile marathon from Canada to Guatemala over four months, a First Nations movement called the Peace and Dignity Journeys.

"Utra running is now a thriving global industry . . . [the author] travels to the heart of the sport to investigate the reasons behind its rise and discover what it takes to join the ranks of these ultra athletes. Through encounters with the extreme . . . characters of the ultra marathon world, and his own experiences of running ultras everywhere from the deserts of Oman to the Rocky Mountains . . [an] account of people testing the boundaries of human endeavor"--Provided by publisher.

Sixteen-year-old Leo Coughlin's life is increasingly stressful because his autistic older brother Caleb's behavior is becoming more bizarre and even violent, and their parents' marriage is falling apart--but Leo finds an escape in long distance running, and in two new friends: Curtis, himself a potential state champion who teaches him the strategy of running, and Mary, his would-be girlfriend.

A guide for runners, athletes and fitness buffs. It contains all the advice and instruction you'd expect from an elite-level coach. It comes with details on segmenting, front running, tapering, recovering and nutrition.

Recounts the era in the 1970's when "jogging" became "running" through the lives and accomplishments of running greats, Frank Shorter, Bill Rodgers, and Alberto Salazar.

Discusses the benefits of running, offers advice on shoes, diet, conditioning, cross-training, motivation, and other aspects of running, features day-to-day schedules for beginners and more advanced runners, and includes tips on running a marathon, and losing weight.

The author describes his work with Caballo Blanco, an outsider who befriended the Tarahumara Indians, in which the two men organized a running event between the tribesmen, who are considered to have superhuman running abilities, and Americans, including a ultramarathoner, a surfer, and others; and includes facts about techniques and the history of running.