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The number one New York Times best-selling story about American Olympic triumph in Nazi Germany, the inspiration for the PBS documentary The Boys of '36, broadcast to coincide with the 2016 Summer Olympics and the 80th anniversary of the boys' gold medal race. Out of the depths of the Depression comes an irresistible story about beating the odds and finding hope in the most desperate of times - the improbable, intimate account of how nine working-class boys from the American West showed the world at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin what true grit really meant.

On the surface, young Charles had it all: high-society parents, a place at an exclusive New York City prep school, summer vacations in the Adirondacks. But the scrawny teenager suffered from extreme anxiety thanks to a sadistic father who mired the family in bankruptcy and scandal before abandoning Charles and his mother altogether. Charles’s only source of joy was swimming. But with no one to teach him, he struggled with technique—until he caught the eye of two immigrant coaches.

Katie Ledecky is one of the best swimmers ever to compete. She has won more individual Olympic races than any female swimmer in history. A three-time Olympian, a seven-time gold medalist, a twenty-one-time world champion, eight-time NCAA Champion, and world record-holder in individual swimming events, Ledecky shares what it takes to compete at an elite level.

This easy-to-understand learning tool follows the critically acclaimed Sailing Made Easy, which Sailing Magazine called “best in class” upon its release in 2010. Sailing Made Easy is the #1 resource in basic sailing education, and Coastal Cruising Made Easy is poised to become the industry standard in intermediate sailing education.

After sailing 300,000 miles and weathering dozens of storms in all the world's oceans, John Kretschmer has plenty of stories and advice to share. John's offshore training passages sell out a year in advance, and his entertaining presentations are popular at boat shows and yacht clubs all over the English-speaking world. John's talent for storytelling enchants his audience as it soaks up the lessons he learned during his often challenging voyages. Now you can take a seat next to John - at a lesser cost - and get the knowledge you need to fulfill your own dream of blue-water adventure.

Sailing to Newfoundland documents a solo journey on a 40' sailboat from Florida to the remote and uninhabited fjords of the south coast of Newfoundland, one of the few places in the world where raw, unspoiled nature meets the ocean and provides sheltered anchorages. From the author of Becoming a Sailor, Journey to the Ragged Islands, and Chasing the Nomadic Dream, this book puts you in the cockpit, and in the fjords, and on top of glacier-cut mountains in the remote backcountry of Newfoundland.

Pulitzer Prize, Biography, 2016. Barbarian Days is William Finnegan's memoir of an obsession, a complex enchantment. Surfing only looks like a sport. To initiates it is something else entirely: a beautiful addiction, a demanding course of study, a morally dangerous pastime, a way of life.

Listen to our podcast where we explore the roadmap to a successful career in legal consulting, inspired by the achievements of Jenny Kilbride. Gain valuable advice on how to combine education, technology, and networking to build a reputable and impactful legal consulting practice.

Dans cet épisode captivant d'Objectif Finisher, nous accueillons Maxime Grenot, kinésithérapeute passionné et traileur de haut niveau. Maxime nous partage son parcours exceptionnel, entre défis physiques et succès entrepreneuriaux. Découvre comment il a battu le record de la traversée des Vosges, géré des blessures majeures et cofondé une start-up innovante pour les athlètes d'endurance.Maxime te dévoile ses secrets pour un entraînement équilibré et une récupération efficace, et comment il transforme chaque obstacle en une opportunité de croissance. Sa philosophie ? "...

Welcome to the latest episode of PerformHappy! Today, we're thrilled to bring you an enlightening conversation with neural performance coach Yuka Sugiura. Join us as we explore how Yuka's expertise can revolutionize your approach to performance.In this episode, Yuka shares her insights on leveraging the brain-body connection to optimize performance, alleviate pain, and increase flexibility. Discover how her unique blend of brain-based techniques and rehabilitative practices can transform your training routine.Plus, hear firsthand how Yuka helped unravel the mystery behind persistent back pain ...

Welcome back to The 'Professional' Athlete pod. This week we set ourselves a challenge - buy all the gear needed for a 70.3 triathlon for $3000 or less. We also discuss a Alec's mini holiday, Jarrod's Ironman Cairns prep and his new bike. Thanks again for listening!

OSSI Schmidt is a legend in Open Water Swimming – he was involved in starting the Irish Open Masters Swimming Championships, brought the Global Open Water Swimming Conference to Cork in 2013 and became honorary recorder for the Irish Long Distance Swimming Association in 2019.He has swam the Gibraltar Straits, and completed several relay swims including the four-person English Channel, Lake Zurich, Alcatraz, Robben Island and, locally, Fastnet to Schull.But these days Ossi is best known as the founder of the GaddinAbtGarnish swim event that takes place twice each summer, over to or around ...

Short Axis and Buckets today. Breaststroke technique followed by some bucket dolphin kicking and fly sprints!#shortaxis #swimming #nlscak #breaststroke #butterfly #bucketswimming @liquiddeath Visit www.nlscak.coach for additional practice videos. #swimming #swimcoach #nlscak #nlscakpracticevideo #usaswimming #worldaquatics #alaskaswimming #swimfaster #thelegsfeedthebear @usaswimming

In a world that constantly buzzes with social interactions, both online and offline, the art of being alone is often undervalued. Yet, embracing solitude can be one of the most profound ways to foster personal growth, enhance self-care, and build resilience. Here’s how diving into your own company can be a transformative journey for your body, brain, and soul.#resiliance#alone#solitude Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Less than more. At its core, minimalism is about reducing the excess in our lives to focus on what truly matters. It’s a deliberate choice to live with less, not out of deprivation, but to enhance quality of life. In art and design, minimalism is characterized by simplicity, clean lines, and monochromatic color schemes, providing a visual and mental space that breathes clarity and calm. When adopted as a lifestyle, minimalism encourages the shedding of physical clutter and, more importantly, the mental clutter, creating room for activities, relationships, and experiences that genuinely ...

Two Years Before the Mast is a book by the American author Richard Henry Dana, Jr., written after a two-year sea voyage starting in 1834 and published in 1840. While at Harvard College, Dana had an attack of the measles that affected his vision. Thinking it might help his sight, Dana, rather than going on a Grand Tour as most of his fellow classmates traditionally did (and unable to afford it anyway), and being something of a nonconformist, left Harvard to enlist as a common sailor.

Sailing Made Easy is the first step in a voyage that will last you the rest of your life. It is a gift from a group of dedicated sailing professionals who have committed their lives to sharing their art, their skill, and their passion for this wonderful activity.

Eddie Reese: Coaching Swimming, Teaching Life weaves Coach Reese’s personal and career development with his methodology in developing swimmers that won 39 Olympic Gold Medals and 15 NCAA Team Titles. The book details training, leadership, and how to teach life lessons to bring the most out of each individual through the process of development in their sport.

Matt Warshaw knows more about surfing than any other person on the planet. After five years of research and writing, Warshaw, a former professional surfer and editor of Surfing magazine, has crafted an unprecedented, definitive history of the sport and the culture it has spawned. The History of Surfing reveals and defines this sport with a voice that is authoritative, funny, and wholly original.

Masters swimmer John Griffin is on course to complete his challenge in 2024 of swimming a million metres, while aiming to raise £1 million in the process for the Cornish Air Ambulance. John is 70-years-of-age and has never swam this distance over a period of a year before, but wanted to set himself a lofty challenge in retirement. He lives in Cornwall and the Air Ambulance is close to his heart. Listen to John's approach, training regime and fundraising feats in this engaging chat.If you would like to donate to John's JustGiving page, click here: https://justgiving.com/page/john-griffin-...