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The ultimate guide to mental toughness by James “Iron Cowboy” Lawrence—the greatest endurance athlete in human history.

Detailing her own account of completing her first 100-mile ultramarathon, Jen brings to the fore the harshness, humour, and personal sacrifice of ultra-running. Interweaved with this are unprecedented interviews with some of the greatest ultra-women of the past 40 years, including Jasmin Paris, who triumphed in a 268-mile winter Spine Race despite stopping to express milk for her baby, and Eleanor Adams, the first woman to complete a 153-mile Spartathon ultramarathon despite opposition from male organisers.

In this gripping memoir, learn the true story of how mountaineering and extreme sports enthusiast Dianette Wells endures the devastating loss of her son and learns to balance motherhood with a life of extreme adventure.

Embark on an Extraordinary Journey Towards Achievement Are you tired of watching life pass you by? Dr. Randall Peeters unveils the secrets to living a life free of regrets in his groundbreaking book. Through gripping narratives of triumph over adversity, Dr. Peeters shares his awe-inspiring quest to conquer the Adventure Grand Slam - scaling the Seven Summits and venturing to the North and South Poles. In this captivating read, Dr. Peeters not only recounts his remarkable feats, he distills the essence of his success. He shares a practical system that you can adopt to reach your aspirations...

Bobby Gunn has been fighting for his existence since a childhood spent living under the hand of his volatile father, and would do anything to give his seven-year-old daughter a better life—including betting on himself in the underground world of bare-knuckle boxing. In 1984, Gunn was an eleven-year-old boxer in Ontario when his father woke him in the middle of the night to fight grown men in motel parking lots for money, his old man pocketing the cash.

Skiing is pretty fun, especially when you don’t die. Whether it’s avalanches hypothermia, runaway skiers, falling ice, tree wells, or even goats… skiers have a lot to worry about! When you consider the fact that you still need to learn the fundamentals of the sport, where do you even start? Have no fear, Kyle Ashton is here! With over two decades of ski training and experience, Kyle can guide you through the difficult process of learning how to ski with ease. In this book you’ll find everything you need, from the lesson progression taught by reputable ski instructors to the (literal...

If you want a fairy tale ending, listen to Snow White. If you want to know what it’s like to dream big, fail hard, get up again, and feel crushing defeat even as you finally taste victory—UNTETHERED is for you. Four years after his 2018 Trans Canada run crashes and burns, four-time champion ultrarunner Dave Proctor returns with a fierce resolve to conquer 7000+ kilometres, a 30-year-old record and his own personal demons.

A collection of Paul Clipper's monthly Last Over columns from Trail Rider magazine, from the years 1987 through 1989. Fictional and non-fiction stories about dirt bikers and dirt bike riding, with the emphasis on humor.

The Best of Last Over, Volume 3 is another collection of monthly Last Over columns that originally appeared in Trail Rider Magazine, from 1990 through 1992. In them, the author spins yarns about riding, riders, invisible friends and imaginary enemies. Clipper is subtle in his screed, you never know if he has his tongue firmly in cheek or may be grinding his teeth, but the emphasis is on humor always--as in, if riding dirt bikes is fun, why not have fun with it all the time? The 25 stories included in this collection cover everything from racing to dual-sport riding, traveling and healing ...

Whether you are a first time Obstacle Course Racing (OCR) athlete or an experienced competitor attempting to keep his elite finisher’s belt, you will find value in the only book focused on completing Conquer The Gauntlet (CTG). CTG is a four mile OCR with technical obstacles like you would find on the hit TV show American Ninja Warrior. It is known for having the hardest obstacles out of any obstacle racing series in the USA. However, just because the obstacles are challenging, don't let that scare you off. CTG is the Midwest’s favorite OCR series bringing you a family friendly ...

This 50 page book provides an overview of Kung Fu, including some of the most important basics. A number of helpful tips and important points that are often neglected or unexplained in training are provided, as well as images.

Dive into the exciting realm of axe throwing mastery with this comprehensive guide! Whether you're a beginner eager to grasp the basics or a seasoned enthusiast aiming for precision, this book is your go-to resource for detailed hints, tips, and tricks. From perfecting your grip to mastering advanced techniques, unlock the secrets of axe throwing prowess. Safety-first principles, step-by-step instructions, and expert insights make this guide an indispensable companion. Elevate your skills, impress your friends, and hit the bullseye every time.

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ER doctor and ultramarathoner, Dr. Russ Reinbolt invites you on a transformative journey that transcends the boundaries of ordinary living in his debut book, In Pursuit of Extreme Greatness. In a world where average is often the accepted norm, this book challenges the status quo and beckons you to explore the extraordinary potential within. As you navigate through the pages, you’ll be introduced to the P2D2 pillars—a transformative framework meticulously designed to guide you toward Extreme Greatness.

Doppelganger Effect, the debut non-fiction novel by gravity sports writer, Johnathon Allen, traces the origins of extreme sports by following the (mostly true) story of one person's search for identity through the pursuit of mountain biking, skiing, and bungee jumping as he attempts to solve the mystery of his past. Joey doesn't know his real name, his parents, or the source of his true origins. Compounding this identity crisis is the fact everywhere he goes, people think he's someone else. He is the epitome of a generation that has been cut free from the past into an unknown and ...

Technically Speaking: Talks on Technical Diving, Volume 1 is the latest book from best-selling Scuba series author Simon Pridmore. It is a series of themed talks telling the early history of technical diving—where it came from, how it developed, how it expanded across the world, who the important movers were and how, in the decade from 1989 to 1999, the efforts of a few determined people changed scuba diving forever.

Sept ans seulement après s'être mis à courir, Mathieu Blanchard est devenu l'une des stars mondiales des courses d'endurance en montagne. Son rêve : remporter l'Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB), une boucle de 172 kilomètres et 10 000 mètres de dénivelé positif autour du géant des Alpes. Tout au long de sa préparation pour l'édition 2022, l'ultra-traileur de 35 ans, passionné de nature et d'aventures, raconte ce qui l'a convaincu de quitter sa carrière toute tracée d'ingénieur pour mettre la course à pied au centre de son existence.

Whether you're an experienced runner or a complete beginner, this inspiring book will motivate you to train your body and mind to complete one of the hardest physical feats of all—an ultramarathon.

In 2017 Chris became the first person ever to stand-up paddleboard across any ocean. Defying all odds, he paddled 7500 kilometers solo, unassisted and unsupported, for 93 days across the Atlantic Ocean, from Morocco, Africa to Antigua in the Caribbean. During three months at sea he was targeted by a great white shark, towed by a giant sea squid, capsized multiple times and surfed down 10-meter waves as challenging as anything he had faced in any Mavericks Big Wave Surfing Championships.

Author Dion von Moltke, has become the preeminent coach in car racing after he retired from professional racing. He founded Blayze Coaching that has gone on to coach more than 3,000 grassroots racers. Dion amassed a coaching team that includes the likes of two-time IndyCar Champion Josef Newgarden, Two-Time Rolex at Daytona 24 Hour Winner Ricky Taylor, IndyCar Podium Finisher, Oliver Askew, and more.