A fresh perspective enlivens this classic story about a losing team with an energetic new coach. Written by two Ohio teenagers about their high school's cross-country team, this account offers engaging portraits of the kids and their coach, passes on lessons of hard work and sacrifice, and follows the ascent of the Salem Quakers cross-country team to a first-place ranking in their conference and third place at the 2003 state championships. Along the...

Get the Summary of Neal Bascomb's The Perfect Mile in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "The Perfect Mile" by Neal Bascomb chronicles the intense journey of three athletes-Roger Bannister, Wes Santee, and John Landy-each striving to break the elusive four-minute mile barrier. The narrative begins with Bannister's remarkable three-quarter-mile time trial in 1952, setting the stage for his Olympic aspirations. Despite...

With this book you can harness your abilities to acheive jumping and throwing success! Let two ationally acclaimed coaches show you: Proper techniques Special drills to help you readch your full potential How to incorporate weightlifting into your ear-round program Plymetrics Plus tips on nutrition, coaching, workouts and more!

"Swinging Secrets: A Beginner's Odyssey in Golf" invites you to tee off on an exciting journey. Are you tired of feeling lost on the greens? Wondering why your ball insists on exploring the rough? Fear not! This book unravels the enigma of golf, addressing common struggles faced by beginners. Ever wondered:How do I grip the club without feeling like I'm wrestling an alligator?Why does my swing resemble a windmill caught in a storm?Can I decode the...

There are many events in track and field, such as running, jumping over hurdles, and throwing the discus. The science behind these activities is explained in this high-interest guide. Supporting the engaging and educational narrative are diagrams that display concepts such as runners' starting angles, which help them prepare to execute a sprint. Momentum and gravity are explained in the context of these activities. Helpful fact boxes, graphic organizers,...

"On your mark, get set, go!" Readers will see if they can keep up as they race to read more about the fastest sprinters, longest jumpers, and strongest throwers of track and field. The inspiring text informs on each aspect of track and field, so every aspiring athlete can find a role model for their event. Readers will find stories of strength, resolve, and endurance among the featured athletes. Thrilling photographs and exciting graphics help readers...

Ireland's love affair with Gaelic Games in general, and Hurling in particular, has never dimmed. Through the lean days of hunger and emigration, through the champagne-mojito-flavoured years of the Celtic Tiger and on after it slunk away with its tail between its legs, Ireland's love for 'our games' has endured. Fact-packed but light-hearted in style, this reliable reference book and a quirky guide reveals little-known facts, classic matches and...

DO YOU REALLY KNOW WHAT SEPARATES CHAMPIONS FROM OTHERS? "This book is a treasure for all student-athletes. Obadele shares his wisdom on how to achieve excellence on and off the field." - Mike "Coach K" Krzyzewski, Hall of Fame NCAA Champion Coach, Duke University Learn from Olympic medalist, NCAA champion, Academic All-American, and attorney Obadele Thompson, the "secrets" of how to: Avoid common student-athlete mistakes and pitfalls Improve your...

Athletes in any sport perform at their best when they have the best training, diet and gear. Running is no different. In this book, we focus solely on running gear. Our recommendations for running gear will not only make you look sharp, but most importantly, it will help you avoid injury. Using a bottom to top approach, we start at the most essential- socks and shoes, followed by pants and shorts, then shirts, bras, and end at headgear. Other...

* Todos podemos correr, ya que la carrera es un movimiento natural. Hay mil motivos para correr, y todos ellos son más o menos válidos. Hay quien corre por puro placer, por motivos de salud o para perder unos kilos. Otros se plantean metas importantes o se preparan para otras actividades deportivas. Lo importante es tener claros los objetivos por los cuales corremos, porque si nos equivocamos en el planteamiento puede convertirse en una actividad...