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In April 1987, 242,288,918 people were living in the United States. Out of that number, 23 were invited to begin training in Aviation Officer’s Candidate School (AOCS) in Pensacola, Florida in April 1987. AOCS is a military training program designed to train naval aviators and graduate “the best of the best.” I was one of those 23. I wake up early on a cold day in April to report to the AOCS … [Read more...]
Especially in tough economic times, running offers an affordable and positive way to relieve stress and gain a sense of accomplishment. Marathons and — more than ever — half-marathons are the ultimate achievement for runners and have experienced an unprecedented boom in the last several years.New hunger for reliable information on marathon and half-marathon training, as well as new … [Read more...]
Celebrity X (more famous than Oprah) departs Rome on a private jet bound for the Lake City Marathon. Race director Peter McDonald arrives at the Expo for an interview with TV reporter Christine Ferrara, new in town. Peter and Christine find love almost immediately, but when will she learn the dark secret that clouds his life? Thus begins the fascinating 72-hour countdown to the Lake City Marathon, … [Read more...]
Especially in tough economic times, running offers an affordable and positive way to relieve stressand gain a sense of accomplishment. Marathons and—more than ever—half-marathons are the ultimate achievement for runners and have experienced an unprecedented boom in the last several years. New hunger for reliable information on marathon and half-marathon training, as well as new technologies … [Read more...]
From elite bodybuilding competitors to gymnasts, from golfers to fitness gurus, anyone who works out with weights must own this book -- a book that only Arnold Schwarzenegger could write, a book that has earned its reputation as "the bible of bodybuilding." Inside, Arnold covers the very latest advances in both weight training and bodybuilding competition, with new sections on diet and nutrition, … [Read more...]
Originally self-published in 1978, Once a Runner captures the essence of competitive running—and of athletic competition in general—and has become one of the most beloved sports novels ever published..Inspired by the author’s experience as a collegiate champion, the story focuses on Quenton Cassidy, a competitive runner at fictional Southeastern University whose lifelong dream is to run a … [Read more...]
See inside every yoga pose! With clear, expert instruction and full-color, detailed anatomical drawings, Yoga Anatomy depicts the most common asanas to provide a deeper understanding of the structures and principles underlying each movement and of yoga itself. From breathing to standing poses, see how each muscle is used, how slight alterations of a pose can enhance or reduce effectiveness, … [Read more...]
Do you have back, neck, or shoulder pain that keeps recurring or won't go away? Does back pain keep you from living a full life? If so, you may be suffering from TMS (Tension Myositis Syndrome)—and you don't have to take it anymore!Dr. John E. Sarno is a medical pioneer whose mind-body approach has helped patients overcome their back conditions—without drugs or dangerous surgery. After … [Read more...]
A groundbreaking program that teaches you how to run faster and farther with less effort, and prevent and heal injuries, for runners of any age or fitness level.In ChiRunning, Danny and Katherine Dreyer, well-known walking and running coaches, provide powerful insight that transforms running from a high-injury sport to a body-friendly, injury-free fitness phenomenon. ChiRunning employs the deep … [Read more...]
The Complete Runner's Day-By-Day Log 2012 Weekly Planner Calendar inspires, educates, and spurs on every sort of runner. The seasoned marathoner or the beginner will find plenty of room to keep track of daily accomplishments and goals and to record race results. The month-at-a-glance pages are perfect for planning future runs and workouts. Marty Jerome's outstanding monthly essays, the useful tips … [Read more...]
1908. These lectures are intended to give an outline of Yoga in order for the student to take up for practical purposes. The Nature of Yoga; Schools of Thought; Yoga as a Science; Yoga as Practice. $ 13.95 … [Read more...]
Can you really get a flat belly without hard exercise and eating like a health nut?Jennifer Jolan, best-selling author and America's Weight Loss Queen proves you can in her new book, The 5-Second Flat Belly Secret.And, believe it or not... you can do it in just 5 seconds per day!The secret science (used for thousands of years) makes this possible. And many women have lost as much as 2-3 inches of … [Read more...]