Running Body

In this lyrical, radically expansive self-portrait, celebrated poet, author, and lecturer Sophie Strand explores—with searing insight and honesty—the intersecting spaces of her own chronic illness, the complex ecology of a changing world, and the very nature of the stories we tell ourselves...

As a Tibetan lama and leader of Shambhala (an international community of 165 meditation centers), Sakyong Mipham has found physical activity to be essential for spiritual well-being. He's been trained in horsemanship and martial arts but has a special love for running. Here, he incorporates his spiritual practice with running, presenting basic meditation instruction and fundamental principles he has developed.

From the bestselling author of Why We Swim comes a mind-expanding exploration of muscle—from our ancient obsession with the ideal human form to the modern science of this amazing and adaptable tissue—that will change the way you think about what moves us through the world. “Remarkable...

If there was one piece of advice Olive Crisp always followed, it was that "one should never attempt to solve a crime on an empty stomach..." 1970s. Cambridge, England. A BODY IN THE GRAVEYARD: When Olive stumbles upon a dead body while walking Biscuit one morning, she decides to investigate. The bumbling police force aren't making much progress with the local community but Olive, with a combination of her charm and delicious baked goods, manages to persuade potential witnesses to open up and reveal secrets about the victim and clues that could lead to the catching of his killer. A COSY ...

Ross Edgley has spent decades perfecting the principles and practice of extreme fitness to achieve the impossible. Following a career-threatening injury in 2018, Ross was forced to reassess his training and take the next steps in a lifelong journey of redefining what the human body is capable of. In Blueprint, Ross shares the cutting-edge training program that empowered him to rebuild his body from surgery and a doctor’s gloomy prognosis in just 365 days to complete a world record swim.

Joe De Sena designed the Spartan races to test overall conditioning: strength, flexibility, endurance, and speed. His signature take-no-prisoners approach to achieving physical and mental fitness has taken the endurance world by storm and inspired millions. Now, in Spartan Fit!, De Sena breaks down that approach and gives listeners the tools they need to conquer the course.

Ultramarathoner, running coach, VP/Head Instructor at Peloton and Founder of Swagger Society, Robin Arzón, teaches you to “shut up and run” in her inspirational and interactive fitness guide/journal—now with a brand-new introduction by the author. For Robin Arzón, running isn’t just a...

In his analysis of films, novels, paintings, photographs, popular music, jokes, and videos, Peter Lehman investigates the patriarchal culture that keeps the male body, and especially male genitals, out of sight.

Build and deepen your personal spiritual practice with this empowering, radical reframing of prayer as a secular tool for healing, personal growth, societal change, and profound joy. Prayer is an ancient practice—one that has been utilized and embraced by cultures around the world and across...

A revered Buddhist monk tells the bracing and beautiful story of a singular life compelled to contemplation, sharing lessons about the power of mentorship and an open mind “A necessary and captivating narrative of spiritual courage and truth seeking far beyond the veil of our contemporary...

From a former contributing editor at Runner’s World, a narrative-driven prescriptive book on reckoning with the end of an athletic journey—and what comes next. On January 18, 2020, Dimity McDowell unknowingly went on her last run. The deceleration of her running career began three years...

From the bestselling author of the princess saves herself in this one comes an accessible guide to welcoming magic into your life, perfect for beginner witches and the magic-curious alike. As witchcraft grows ever more popular, there are countless introductions and paths into magical practice...

Many believe how they treat their bodies does not affect their walk with God. They do not exercise regularly or eat healthy food. Nor is it a priority. Spirituality, yes; physical health, no. They subtly have placed a wall between the two. God has called us to be good stewards of our bodies. We have a responsibility before God and others to care for our bodies. I have a good friend, a head nurse in an urgent care facility in Washington. He often sees patients who check into urgent care due to excess eating, drinking, unhealthy eating, and so forth. He told me that people often think that ...

An award-winning, much-loved biologist turns his gaze on himself, using his long-distance running to illuminate the changes to a human body over a lifetime Part memoir, part scientific investigation, Racing the Clock is the book biologist and natural historian Bernd Heinrich has been waiting...

We live in a world where jobs requires us to sit still and society forces us to eat processed food because there is no time for anything, let alone cook. We buy gym tool to exercise at home and leave them in a corner room after a week. We join the local gym and never show again after just a month. We do those mistakes due to the lack of right information and a step-by-step guide to help us tracking the progress. Running is a complete sport with various benefits other than loosing weight; it decreases depression, boosts self-esteem, strengthens muscles, and allows for better sleep.

Sharing stories of his own mental and physical health challenges and the way running—both alone and with track buddies—lifted him up, All You Need is Rhythm and Grit includes advice on gear, running routes, pacing, good beats, and the will to start . . . and keep going. Cory believes you don't have to be a tall and slim superhuman to run and feel good doing it! For anyone who thinks running isn't for them, here is a vibrant and inclusive guide to one of the most egalitarian sports for people of all genders, all bodies, all identities, and every class and color.

Opting for government-assisted suicide before his dementia got too advanced and robbed him of the ability to terminate his own life, young Canadian lawyer Parker Grantham suddenly finds himself occupying the body of an American attorney named Bobby Bartlett who had also just committed suicide in his dumpy apartment to escape his horrid life and avoid being beaten up by his drug dealer for non-payment of his drug debt. Parker is free from both his own dementia and Bobby's drug addiction but has a ton of hurdles to jump over because of the putrid state of Bobby's life. Can this imposter ...

Running is never as simple as just putting on your shoes and getting out the front door...especially if you have had a break from the sport, are worried about how hard it's going to be to fit it into a busy schedule or you are managing any kind of confidence issues. Starting can often feel like the hardest bit, especially if this is not our first rodeo. We can sometimes feel that's all we ever do is stop-start stop-start with our running....sound familiar? Kickstart your Running is a mindset and activation book to help you start a confident and healthy running habit, but more importantly, ...

More Smoothie Love! From the author of the original Smoothies For Runners book comes this version 2.0 with more delicious and nutritious smoothie recipes. In Smoothies For Runners 2.0, you'll enjoy 24 more new and exciting recipes that are packed full of healthy nutrients to aid runners at all levels. Along with a description for each recipe, you’ll also find a “Training Tip” that corresponds to the name of each smoothie. Even though the book title is geared toward runners, endurance athletes from cyclists to triathletes will find this book helpful. In fact, anyone who wants to take ...

You can get in shape without the hassle of going to the gym or buying fancy machinery. In Calisthenics for Beginners, you will discover why calisthenics training is the secret you’ve been looking for to get the body you’ve always wanted, even if you’ve never succeeded in the past; how to get in shape and stay in shape for the rest of your life without ever stepping foot in another gym again; step-by-step guidance on how to perform each exercise, allowing you to perfect your form; and more.