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Whether you want to get moving, or keep moving, you need inspiration. Novice walkers and seasoned runners alike will find that inspiration, and so much more, in these stories written by those who know that the toughest step to take in any walk or run is the first. Beginning an athletic pursuit like running or walking for fitness takes a good deal of motivation, determination, and inspiration, all of which can be found in these 101 real-life stories. 

Brought to you by Penguin. 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 empty roads...

No man has affected more runners in more ways than Bill Bowerman. During his 24-year tenure as track coach at the University of Oregon, he won four national team titles and his athletes set 13 world and 22 American records. He also ignited the jogging boom, invented the waffle-sole running shoe that helped establish Nike, and coached the US track and field team at the 1972 Munich Olympic Games.

When runners aren't running, they are talking about running, planning their next run, shopping for running. This book contains stories from runners, telling their stories to other runners about. running — how it has changed their lives, their bodies, and their spirits. Runners will love these inspirational stories of fellow runners challenging themselves, recovering from injuries, and staying motivated.

Bloomsbury presents 26.2 Miles to Happiness written and read by Paul Tonkinson. WINNER OF THE TELEGRAPH SPORTS BOOK AWARDS 2021 – SPORTS ENTERTAINMENT BOOK OF THE YEAR The hilarious trials and tribulations of stand-up comedian Paul Tonkinson as he attempts to beat the much lauded 3-hour mark...

The remarkable true story of an unrivalled journey to recreate the greatest run in film history: 15,621 miles, five-times across the United States. ‘Rob Pope has made his name revelling in challenges that range from the unconventional to the extraordinary.’ BBC News Becoming Forrest is the...

The ultimate roadmap for female distance runners, from two-time Olympian Molly Huddle and two-time NCAA champion Sara Slattery—featuring 50 candid interviews with women who’ve made it The road from a high school track to an Olympic starting line is long and sometimes shadowy. Obstacles...

Read by the author, Paul Sinton-Hewitt, and his co-author, Matt Whyman. Including an audio-exclusive Q&A between Paul and Matt. This is the 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...

An exciting collection all about the Olympic games and the inspiring athletes who compete in them. Hours of audio fun to keep children entertained while on the move! Introduce your children to ten fascinating non-fiction books about the Olympics. From autobiographies from some of the top...

What would one call taking teens with no evident running talent and putting them through breakneck training combined with mantras from rock n' roll, techniques from Kenya, and philosophy from Australia, and turning them into champions? Is it revolutionary? Or just plain crazy? Bill Aris has heard both, but one thing is indisputable. Everything Aris does with his runners - male and female - is new and extraordinary, and he has created a new American running dynasty.

Derrière chaque accomplissement exceptionnel se cache un parcours de vie unique, forge par la résilience, la passion et la détermination. Dans une atmosphère intimiste et apaisante. Ils nous partagent leurs histoires mais aussi les sources d'inspirations et les outils concrets qui leur permettent d’aller toujours plus loin. Plongez dans les histoires et les motivations profondes de ceux qui repoussent les limites de leur discipline. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Track Stories is the podcast on which you get to hear the stories behind the successes and failures of the biggest track and field stars and coaches in the world.The show is hosted by Markus Lundborg, a Swedish triple jumper and the founder of the former social media communities Triplejumpers and Trackcenter. After a two year break from track related projects, Markus is back with his new show, Track Stories.Follow the podcast on Instagram, TikTok and Threads for more content!Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm. Learn how to start a podcast here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

Do you love hearing running stories... especially the ones that go beyond the data?We’re talking about the toil, the grit, the laughs, the adversity; the moments that don’t just shape what we do, but who we become.Runbelievable is the running podcast that celebrates the human side of running.Hosted by Josh Rischin, guests from all walks of life share what first got them lacing up, what keeps them going, and the wild mishaps that make running such a uniquely human experience.From swooping birds to steaming turds, parkrun faceplants to marathon triumphs, Runbelievable reminds us that every ...

Newspaper and magazine journalist Geoff Williams details this historic event and the colorful cast of characters involved, based on firsthand accounts of those who were there and interviews from many living descendants. C. C. Pyle's Amazing Foot Race is a classic American story so astonishing and surreal that you have to hear it to believe it.

When Rachel loses five family members in five months, grief magnifies other absences. Running across moors and mountains used to help her feel at home in her body and the world, but now she becomes painfully aware of her inability to run without being cat-called or followed by strange men, or to walk alone at night without fear. Her eyes are opened to injustices facing women in sport, from men who push her off paths during races, to male bias in competition regulations, kit and media coverage.

Every runner has a story, whether it’s about overcoming obstacles, breaking through challenges and barriers, humorous events, and sometimes embarrassing circumstances. Stories From the Run is a storytelling community and podcast focused on conversations with runners of all calibers about their adventures on the road or trails. www.storiesfromtherun.com

Laufen ist mehr, als auf den ersten Blick erkennbar ist. Bewegung kann befreien, Kraft schenken und in schwierigen Situationen unterstützend wirken. A Sound Mind in a Sound Body: Ein gesunder Geist in einem gesunden Körper. In diesem Podcast stellt Stefan Springfeld jede Woche Läuferinnen und Läufer und ihre Geschichten vor. Über das Warum, wie sie zum Sport gefunden haben und über persönliche Erlebnisse. Ein Blick hinter die Kulissen.

Inspirational stories from amateur runners. Inclusive stories about running for all abilities and disciplines. Ordinary people, extraordinary stories.

When runners aren't running, they are talking about running, planning their next run, shopping for running. This book contains stories from runners, telling their stories to other runners about. running - how it has changed their lives, their bodies, and their spirits. Runners will love these inspirational stories of fellow runners challenging themselves, recovering from injuries, and staying motivated.

Born a spastic quadriplegic, Rick Hoyt was written off by numerous doctors, but his parents, Dick and Judy Hoyt, were determined to give their son all the opportunities of a "normal" kid. In 1977, 15-year-old Rick asked his dad to enter a charity race. The twist? Rick wanted to run it too. Dick had never run a race before, and the thought of pushing his son’s wheelchair while running was daunting. But, once again, Dick and Rick were determined to overcome any obstacle. More than 1,000 races later, the devoted father son duo is affectionately known worldwide as Team Hoyt.