Running High

New York Times bestselling author and ultramarathoning legend Dean Karnazes has pushed his body and mind to inconceivable limits, from running in the shoe melting heat of Death Valley to the lung freezing cold of the South Pole. He’s raced and competed across the globe and once ran 50...

What happens when someone with a love of ocean sailing gets asked to smuggle tons of marijuana into South Florida on sailboats? If you’re a fun-loving young guy who’s always game to try anything, you say yes without a thought. 

Pirates of Key West is the true story of author Kelly Ryan Harriger, who found himself pulled into the seductive, illicit, and exhilarating world of smuggling in the wild and woolly 1980s in Key West and the Caribbean. Although he’d planned to just do one trip for the experience and some quick money, he was easily lured into more trips with the promise of ...

The true story of a high school cross country team that went from obscurity to becoming the fastest squad the country, and perhaps the world, has ever seen, called “inspiring and entertaining” (Jerry Schumacher) and “a deliciously rich tale” (Neal Bascomb). When Sean Brosnan arrived at...

Most healthcare practices are clinical businesses. They deliver excellent care but run their operations on tribal knowledge, informal processes, and the owner's personal bandwidth. They generate income but not enterprise value. They grow by adding providers but not by building systems. And when the owner steps back, the organization stumbles—because it was never designed to operate without them. THE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT BLUEPRINT is the operating manual that changes this. It is the complete ten-domain framework for running a high-performing healthcare practice as an enterprise—an ...

Whether you’re chasing a personal best or gearing up for your very first ultra, The Ultra Marathon Plan is your go-to guide for running stronger, longer, and smarter. Packed with practical tips and cutting-edge science, this isn’t just another sports nutrition book—it’s a deep dive into the advanced fueling strategies, recovery techniques, and performance bio-hacks used by elite endurance athletes. Now, they’re yours too, whether you're a seasoned runner or just starting out. Inside, you'll learn how to: Fuel your body for long-distance endurance Enhance oxygen levels for maximum ...

The Ogallala aquifer has nourished life on the American Great Plains for millennia. But less than a century of unsustainable irrigation farming has taxed much of the aquifer beyond repair. The imminent depletion of the Ogallala and other aquifers around the world is a defining planetary crisis of our times. Running Out offers a uniquely personal account of aquifer depletion and the deeper layers through which it gains meaning and force.

What happens when you run 50 miles on LSD? Can LSD make you happy, gay, or even a better runner? In Runner's High or: Can LSD Make You Gay? Lucas Simon Drake goes on a journey to find out what happens when you combine psychedelic drugs with somethings as extreme as ultra running. He's new to both drugs and ultra running - join in on his journey and you will learn: Why getting high on your own supply is the best habit in the world How LSD and the Salem Witch Trials are connected How the Ultramarathon came to be How the CIA tested LSD as a mind control substance How safe it is to buy drugs ...

Vassos Alexander shares his insight from interviews with legends of the sport and his own gruelling but rewarding experiences of extraordinary endurance racing - including the legendary 152 mile Spartathlon, widely regarded as the world's most relentless race. Vassos dissects and explores the tenacity that propels many to keep on running and running and running....

"Running Against the Wind" describes the life of Bill Brooks, a Black man who grew up impoverished in the racially hostile town of Little Rock, Arkansas. He made his way from the infamous Central High School into the bigger world and eventually lived a prosperous life. It is an ordinary American story in that Brooks became neither the president of the nation nor a drug dealer in the ghetto. It is an extraordinary story in that he overcame poverty and prejudice to go further than many contemporaries did, regardless of color, while also never losing his sense of self, his heart, or his ...

agine that a man who was once friendly suddenly spewed hatred. That a girl who flirted with you in the lunchroom refused to look at you. That your coach secretly trained soldiers who would hunt down your family. Jean Patrick Nkuba is a gifted Tutsi boy who dreams of becoming Rwanda’s first Olympic medal contender in track. When the killing begins, he is forced to flee, leaving behind the woman, the family, and the country he loves. Finding them again is the race of his life.

From the New York Times bestselling author of Amazing Grace Adams comes a wryly resonant and deeply moving family dramedy investigating the question so many of us have asked ourselves: do my parents have a favorite? Vivienne and Patrick Fisher have done an excellent job raising their three...

They said girls couldn’t run. They were wrong. For generations, women fought for the right to compete, to be measured, and to be taken seriously in the world of sports. Faster, Higher, Stronger: A History of Women’s Track and Field tells that unforgettable story with energy, heart, and clarity designed especially for readers ages 10–14. From ancient footraces to the groundbreaking 1928 Olympics, from the first banned marathon runners to today’s global superstars, this book reveals how women and girls transformed track and field into one of the most exciting and inclusive sports in ...

For coaches that want to evolve and learn new tricks about coaching cross country, then HowExpert Guide to Cross Country Coaching is the audiobook for you. The author Kyle Daubs is a young coach that started a cooperative, cross country program between two schools. In its four year existence, the boys and girls rose to the top of their conference standings. The author not only brings five years of coaching cross country experience but also brings a youthful approach to the game. Great for first-time coaches, and even older coaches who want to learn a few new tricks.

Why are the most capable, intelligent individuals in the 21st Century running on empty? If you are a high-achiever who is consistently "crushing it" at work while feeling completely crushed inside, you aren't alone. You are experiencing the defining public health crisis of our time: The Burnout Epidemic. In Running on Empty, acclaimed author Brendah Ndebele exposes the "Curse of the 21st Century"—a toxic collision of hustle culture, weaponised technology, and the total collapse of boundaries. This isn't just another book on stress management; it is a diagnostic framework and a tactical ...

Create your dream future by tapping into your deepest intuition and manifesting your goals, all with the help of Brigit Esselmont, world-renowned founder of Biddy Tarot and author of Everyday Tarot. Have you ever wanted to manifest your wildest dreams, but weren't sure where to begin? The answer...

The Mountains Are Calling is the exhilarating story of the runners who go to high places. From its wild origins in the Highlands, hill running in Scotland remains as pure and traditional as sport gets. Jonny Muir explores the history and culture of the sport and meets the legends of hill running, who are revered for their extraordinary endurance. As he discovers the insatiable lure of the hills, a calling leads him to the supreme test of mountain running: Ramsay's Round, a continuous loop of 23 of Scotland highest mountains, to be completed within 24 hours. 

I was hired to capture the rogue dragon. Track him, take him alive, walk away rich. Simple job. I don't take simple jobs anymore. Because when I finally corner him in a dead-end shaft with one way out, he doesn't run and he doesn't fight. He says my name like he's been saying it for years. He knows my history. He names a scar I've never shown a living soul. He says I'm his mate. That he's known for two years. That he's been keeping me alive from the shadows because he doesn't believe he deserves to do it from any closer. I should put a bolt in him and collect my fee. But the people who ...

As the 2008 recession hit, Jen quickly found herself with a newly purchased home, a fading freelance business, and an alcoholic boyfriend. To avoid slipping into an even deeper depression, she took to the streets. What started as a silly assignment (running and reporting on a 5k) soon became an obsession (running 50+ miles a week training for marathons). Running gave Jen focus, discipline, and a way to block out negativity; it gave her the confidence that her relationships with men never had.

The fourth book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Field Party series—a southern soap opera with football, cute boys, and pick-up trucks—from USA TODAY bestselling author Abbi Glines. Tallulah Liddell has been defined by her appearance for as long as she can remember. Overweight and...

Inspired by the real psychology study popularized by the New York Times and its "Modern Love" column, this contemporary YA is perfect for fans of Eleanor and Park. Two random strangers. Two secrets. Thirty-six questions to make them fall in love. Hildy and Paul each have their own reasons for...