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Step out over the abyss and discover the incredible story of professional slackliner Friedi Kühne overcoming personal limits, grappling with mental toughness, and achieving greatness from thousands of feet in the air.

Extreme physical effort, especially when coupled with risk and deprivation, has been known to produce strong effects in people. These range from "runner's high" or being "in the zone" to far more mystical experiences: visions, hallucinations, and superhuman performance. Bone Games is the story of Rob Schultheis' exploration of this strange terrain - the altered states of consciousness that can be an elusive product of extreme sports.

The Hidden Rivers of Florida: Discoveries is a thrilling true adventure that plunges listeners into the mysterious and breathtaking world of the underwater caves of Florida. Follow Rob Neto’s journey from his first awe-inspiring dive into the depths of Florida’s hidden rivers to his life-changing decision to leave Arizona behind and live just minutes from some of the most stunning cave systems on Earth.

Through the seventies and into the mid-eighties, a cohort of young climbers challenged the siege mentality of their seniors on high mountains in the Greater Ranges with fast moving, lightweight expeditions run on a shoestring. Brian Hall was one of them and, in High Risk, he describes their daring adventures and the counterculture they lived within, their rivalries and relationships, and the terrible price many of them paid.

In his follow-up to the best-selling Ultra-Marathon Man, world-renowned ultra marathoner Dean Karnazes chronicles his unbelievable exploits and explorations in gripping detail; Karnazes runs for days on end without rest, across some of the most exotic and inhospitable places on earth, including the Australian Outback, Antarctica, and the back alleys of New Jersey.

Let's Build Champions is the ultimate strength and conditioning book for boxing, written by Coach Larry Wade, a world-renowned strength and conditioning coach and former world-class track and field athlete. With decades of experience sculpting elite-level fighters, Coach Wade blends the science of athletic performance with the art of boxing to deliver a proven, results-driven system that builds real champions. More than just a manual on training, this guide dives deep into the why behind the work-equipping fighters, coaches, and trainers with the tools to train smarter, perform better, and ...

Este libro lo guía a través de la selección y acondicionamiento de gallos de pelea para competencias de alto riesgo en el cuchillo largo. Introduce el Método de Rotación, un enfoque de entrenamiento probado y flexible que funciona bien con otras armas como “gaffs” y cuchillos cortos, y mucho más.

In this quirky deep dive, Outside Magazine columnist Brendan Leonard explores humans’ weird proclivity for endurance, and how we express it—including, but not limited to distance running, factory work, benign masochism, improv comedy, and rooting for the Buffalo Bills.

Simon McCartney was a young British alpinist climbing many of the hardest routes in the Alps during the late seventies, but it was a chance meeting in Chamonix in 1977 with Californian "Stonemaster" Jack Roberts that would dramatically change both their lives - and almost end Simon’s...The Bond is Simon McCartney’s story of these legendary climbs.

Born to Run meets Why We Swim and Breath in a globe-spanning work of immersive narrative nonfiction that dives into the hidden world of cold water plunging and swimming—and what it reveals about the human body, mind, and need for connection. When award-winning Sports Illustrated writer Chris...

Daniel Gil’s unprecedented rise from American Ninja Warrior rookie to grand champion didn’t happen overnight, much like the healthy habits he’s developed over the years that have become the secret of his success. Now Daniel wants to help you pursue a lifestyle that promotes total well-being—body, mind, and soul. With practical guidance and plenty of encouragement, Daniel shows you how to stay healthy and motivated so you can live your best life with faith as your foundation.

Jerry Bird became the 20th century's most widely recognized skydiver during the evolution of sport skydiving in America. This book is a compilation of writings by many who knew and flew with Bird, and by Jerry himself—a skydiving life-and-times of Jerry Bird from 1963 into the 21st century. At the heart of the book are inclusions of Jerry’s own oral storytelling transcribed in his inimitable voice.

How Extreme Sports Athletes Foster Flow for Success in Athletics, Business, and Daily LifeHave you always wanted to transform your performance through the power of flow and embodied practice? Would you like to learn remarkable flow and peak performance mental training that will empower you to shape your body and mind for longer, healthier, and happier experiences? If you've been looking for a practical flow book that will boost your potential to achieve success, then keep reading—this book is for you! Introducing Mastering Embodied Flow Mindset: Unleashing Peak Performance Potential in ...

In the Green Mountains of Vermont, one of the world's most extreme endurance events pushes racers to their absolute limits. With no defined start or finish, the Death Race strips away all of life's comforts and forces racers to dig deep within themselves to overcome the challenges they will face. In this riveting narrative, the former Director of Spartan Endurance, Tony Matesi, takes listeners deep into his journey to complete this event and shows how he applies the principles he learned overcoming the challenges we face in everyday life.

Introducing the Ultimate Ronny Rust 3-Pack Adventure Collection! Brace yourself for a triple dose of adrenaline-pumping, action-packed Ronny Rust adventures that will take you to the depths of the ocean, the far reaches of space, and into the heart of a global conspiracy. Each story showcases Ronny, the world’s most elite adventurer, as he faces impossible odds, terrifying enemies, and the ultimate tests of human endurance. Perfect for fans of high-octane thrillers and epic heroics, this 3-pack promises excitement, danger, and the thrill of watching Ronny overcome challenges no one else ...

"It's a meditative act," they said. But it's far from meditative for Alexandra Heminsley when yet another wave slams into her face. It's survival. When she laced up her shoes in Running Like a Girl, all she had to do to become a runner was to get out there and run. But swimming is something else entirely. The water is all-consuming, confusing her every move, sabotaging every breath. Determined, Alexandra will learn to adapt, find new strengths, and learn to work with the water.

Jet, one of the top professional cyclists in the world, races not only for victory but for survival. Raised in foster homes and haunted by a turbulent childhood, Jet channels his anger and pain into cycling, becoming the General Classification leader for Team Jumbo Pancake. With the Tour de France just weeks away, Jet is on the verge of claiming cycling’s most coveted prize: the yellow jersey. But his greatest rival, Franco, a ruthless and determined rider from Team Fazolis, stands in his way. Franco, known for his willingness to cross lines for victory, has already beaten Jet once before...

Within the staggeringly dangerous and high-pressure sport of professional motorcycling, Jonathan Rea’s achievements are unprecedented. A legendary World Superbike Champion with more race wins than any rider in history, Rea’s trailblazing success shows no sign of slowing down. Now, for the first time, this remarkable sportsman tracks his life and career.

Melanie Curtis is a life coach, speaker, author, professional skydiver, and ball of light. This book is chronological anthology of every single Blue Skies Magazine column she wrote for every single issue for over a decade. Also every single feature article and in-depth interview. As you listen, you will hear Melanie grow and evolve as a professional skydiver and person.

The heart-pounding story of rowing expert Mick Dawson's most challenging feats on the open water, culminating in his greatest achievement: crossing the North Pacific Ocean in a small rowboat. Storms, fatigue, equipment failure, intense hunger, and lack of water are just a few of the challenges...