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Part narrative, part practical, this adventure takes you to the foothills of Ethiopia and the ‘town of runners’; to the training grounds of world-record-holding marathon runners in Kenya; racing across the Arctic Circle and the mountains of Europe, through the sweltering sands of the Sahara and the hostility of a winter traverse of the Pennine Way, to witness the incredible natural movement of runners in these environments.

Matt Fitzgerald has already made a name for himself in the endurance-sport community with books like 80/20 Running, How Bad Do You Want It?, and Iron War. He is an accomplished amateur runner, but if he follows the training, nutrition, and lifestyle of an elite runner, just how fast could he go? He is approaching his mid-40s, so the time to do this is now. He at last has the financial means to do nothing but train.

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...

"Gripping . . . the narrative is smooth and immediate, almost effortless in its detail, if occasionally breathless, like a good fast run . . ." --The New York Times Book Review Visionary American running coach Bob Larsen assembled a mismatched team of elite California runners . . . the start of...

Featuring both the story of an historic, unforgettable win and insight into the life of an indelible champion, Choosing to Run is a truly inspirational memoir from Boston Marathon winner and Olympian Des Linden, sharing her personal story and what motivates her to keep showing up. When Des woke...

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.

We toy with darkness, unknowingly. The Freedom, Together Podcast excavates the invisible threads of mischief in the ways we, in our very humanity, harm one another and ourselves seemingly indirectly. As we explore the deepest vulnerabilities of the human condition, may we find our way back to each other in the Fruits of Jesus Christ's Holy Spirit: Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness and Self-Control; against such things, there is no law (Galatians 5:22). Because Freedom is best experienced, Together.

Unseen: The Barefoot Runner is the honest and heartfelt story of Pinky Hills’ journey through pain, loss, and healing. In this memoir, Pinky shares her struggles with mental illness, trauma, and grief—things that many people face but few talk about openly.

We're so excited to announce our brand new audio docuseries, NYRR Set the Pace Presents: 850 Million Reasons to Run! This powerful five-part audio documentary shares the extraordinary story of Peter Kirk: entrepreneur, proud New Yorker, father of three, cancer survivor, stem cell transplant recipient, and marathoner. This special spin-off offers an intimate and deeply moving portrait of Peter’s journey—one that began with a sudden, life-threatening diagnosis and led to the finish line of the TCS New York City Marathon less than a year later. Told in Peter’s own voice, and with ...

Mehr als nur Laufen ist der Podcast für alle aus der Community – egal ob ihr lauft, gerade anfangt oder einfach nur zuhört. Eugen spricht mit Gästen aus dem KRAFT Runners Umfeld über alles, was uns verbindet: Laufen, Leben, Mental Health, Beziehungen, Routinen, Struggles und Highlights. Laufen ist oft der gemeinsame Nenner – aber längst nicht das einzige Thema. Die Gespräche entstehen aus echten Kontakten, die durch Bewegung, Begegnung und Vertrauen gewachsen sind. Ihr bekommt ehrliche Einblicke, mal Tipps, mal Schabernack, mal stille Momente. Alles kann, nichts muss. Hört rein oder...

This is a celebration of running, and what lots of us think about when we run. Part escape, part self-discovery, part therapy, part fitness. Part simple childlike joy of running when you could be walking. Vassos Alexander shares the highs and lows of falling in love with running, from his first paltry efforts to reach the end of his street to completing ultra marathons and triathlons in the same weekend.

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...

Anyone can run a marathon. Dawn Dais makes it a little more bearable -- and a lot more fun Dawn Dais hated running. And it didn't like her much, either. Her fitness routine consisted of avoiding the stairs in her own house, because who really has the energy to climb stairs? It was with this...