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1) The robber
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
Deutsch
Description
A champion marathoner leads a double life as a serial bank robber, sprinting between fixes (and away from police cavalcades) as many as three times a day. A lean, visceral study of pathological compulsion from Austrian director Benjamin Heisenberg, featuring a riveting central performance by Andreas Lust (Revanche).
2) Ghost
Author
Series
Track (Jason Reynolds) volume 1
Language
English
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"Ghost, a naturally talented runner and troublemaker, is recruited for an elite middle school track team. He must stay on track, literally and figuratively, to reach his full potential"--
Author
Language
English
Description
"Ten years ago, Martinus Evans got some stern advice from his doctor: "Lose weight or die." First defensive, but then defiant, Evans vowed that day to run a marathon, though his doctor thought he was crazy. Since then, Evans has run eight marathons and hundreds of other distances in his 300-something body, created his own devoted running community, and has been featured on the cover of Runner's World. This book is a blueprint for those who may not...
Author
Publisher
Alpha Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Whether you're embarking on your first 5k or preparing for your latest marathon, you need the right balance of nutrients to make the most of your training. Learn what Olympic runner Emma Coburn eats to gain strength and speed, and follow in her footsteps with delicious, wholesome meals that will sustain you through your toughest workouts and fuel your running performance. As a professional athlete, Emma's success depends on intense training--nourishing...
Author
Publisher
Bloomsbury Sport
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
The handbook that every runner will want to have on their shelf. Run Well answers the common health questions that every runner asks. Packed with practical, realistic and sound advice on topics from head to toe, for anyone who runs. Running-related health questions crop up all the time, often at inconvenient moments. It can be hard to access the advice you need because health care professionals are often unavailable at short notice and without an...
Author
Publisher
Rodale, an imprint of the Crown Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
In their second cookbook, Olympian Shalane Flanagan and chef Elyse Kopecky present recipes that are fast and easy without sacrificing flavor. Quickly fix pre-run snacks, post-run recovery breakfasts, on-the-go lunches, and 30-minutes-or-less dinner recipes. Every recipe--from Shalane and Elyse's signature Superhero muffins to energizing smoothies, grain salads, veggie-loaded power bowls, homemade pizza, and race day bars--provides fuel and nutrition...
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Language
English
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"I Hate Running and You Can Too is a humorous, punchy, motivating guide to running longer distances than some might think sensible-whether that's a 5K or a marathon. Outside magazine columnist, chart-ist, and longtime runner, Brendan Leonard gets real on the love/hate relationship all runners have with the sport. He breaks down running in terms that speak to everyone who has ever struggled to get out the door and go for a run: getting comfortable...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"For athletes, breakfast is always the main topic of conversation when out on a morning run. Shalane Flanagan and Elyse Kopecky believe (and science confirms) that what you eat at the start of the day impacts everything: your mood, your work output, your cravings, your sleep, and even your long-term health. In Rise and Run, they turn their focus to the most important meal of the day, with 100 recipes for nutrient-rich, indulgent breakfasts and packable...
Publisher
Virgil Films
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Before the war, Britain had bloomed best in its sporting tradition, but the amateur accolades leading to Olympic accomplishments were blown off the podiums in the 1952 Helsinki games. Roger Bannister was the epitome of that disappearing scholar-athlete ideal. Can the lunchtime-trained runner immersed in his medical school studies inject the booster shot into Britain's flagging but still flickering morale?
12) Chicken soup for the soul: running for good : 101 stories for runners & walkers to get you going!
Publisher
Chicken Soup for the Soul, LLC
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Running or walking for fitness takes motivation, determination, and inspiration, all of which are shown in these real-life stories.
13) Patina
Author
Series
Track (Jason Reynolds) volume 2
Language
English
Description
"A newbie to the track team, Patina "Patty" Jones must learn to rely on her family and teammates as she tries to outrun her personal demons"--
Author
Publisher
Blue Star Press
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"The ultimate outdoor woman, Emelie Forsberg captures the magic of a life spent amongst the mountaintops. She shares her passion for skyrunning and her accumulated expertise on how to thrive in this demanding sport. In Sky Runner, Emelie shares her experiences: using intervals, uphill and downhill training, and more to maintain peak physical condition; incorporating both yoga and strength exercises into her daily training routines; growing her own...
16) Runaway pond
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Long Pond--clear, reflective, and bent in the middle like a crooked finger--has been a source of joy and nourishment to a Vermont village for many years. But when a sudden late-summer storm causes the pond to swell and burst its banks, endangering everyone in its path, only one person is fast enough to warn the villagers downstream. Spencer Chamberlain...sprints off to cries of "Run, Chamberlain, run!" All survive, thanks to his efforts. But after...
17) I am Bolt
Publisher
Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Documentary on the fastest man alive, Usain Bolt. With archive footage of his youth in Jamaica. Will reveal the man and define the legacy of this incredible athlete.
Author
Publisher
Go Hachette Books
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"In her first book, popular runner blogger Amanda Brooks lays out the path to finding greater fulfillment 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 Finish is not your typical running book. While it is filled with useful strategic training advice throughout,...
19) McFarland, USA
Publisher
Disney
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Inspired by the 1987 true story, the movie follows novice runners from McFarland, an economically challenged town in California's farm-rich Central Valley, as they give their all to build a cross-country team under the direction of Coach Jim White, a newcomer to their predominantly Latino high school. With grit and determination, the unlikely band of runners eventually overcomes the odds to forge not only a championship cross-country team but an enduring...
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