Why We Run
A Natural History
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Bernd Heinrich
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When Bernd Heinrich decided to write a memoir of his ultramarathon running experience, he realized that the preparation for the race was as important, if not more so, than the race itself. Considering the physiology and motivation of running from a scientific point of view, he wondered what he could learn from other animals.
In Why We Run, Heinrich considers the flight endurance of birds, the antelope's running prowess and limitations, and the ultra-endurance of camels to understand how human physiology can or cannot replicate these adaptations. With his characteristic blend of scientific inquiry and philosophical musings, Heinrich offers an original and provocative work combining the rigors of science with the passion of running.
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 3,571
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 3,543
Writing from both the cutting edge of scientific discovery and the front-lines of elite athletic performance, National Magazine Award-winning science journalist Alex Hutchinson presents a revolutionary account of the dynamic and controversial new science of endurance.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Loved the content; narration frustrated me
- De Riverside Fan en 03-01-18
De: Alexander Hutchinson, y otros
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What Makes Olga Run?
- The Mystery of the 90-Something Track Star and What She Can Teach Us about Living Longer, Happier Lives
- De: Bruce Grierson
- Narrado por: Sean Pratt
- Duración: 8 h y 6 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 77
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 66
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 64
In What Makes Olga Run? Bruce Grierson explores what the wild success of a 94-year-old track star can tell us about how our bodies and minds age. Olga Kotelko is not your average 94-year-old. She not only looks and acts like a much younger woman, she holds over 23 world records in track and field, 17 in her current 90 to 95 category. Convinced that this remarkable woman could help unlock many of the mysteries of aging, Grierson set out to uncover what it is that's driving Olga.
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5 out of 5 stars
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I can't stop talking about this book
- De David Shear en 05-27-14
De: Bruce Grierson
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The Thing with Feathers
- The Surprising Lives of Birds and What They Reveal About Being Human
- De: Noah Strycker
- Narrado por: Paul Boehmer
- Duración: 8 h y 17 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 103
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 89
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 88
Birds are highly intelligent animals, yet their intelligence is dramatically different from our own and has been little understood. As we learn more about the secrets of bird life, we are unlocking fascinating insights into memory, relationships, game theory, and the nature of intelligence itself. The Thing with Feathers explores the astonishing homing abilities of pigeons, the good deeds of fairy-wrens, the influential flocking abilities of starlings, the deft artistry of bowerbirds, the extraordinary memories of nutcrackers, and other mysteries.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Interesting book, terrible reader
- De MGM123 en 03-16-18
De: Noah Strycker
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The Inner Runner
- Running to a More Successful, Creative, and Confident You
- De: Jason R. Karp PhD
- Narrado por: Patrick Lawlor
- Duración: 6 h y 14 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 94
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 87
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 87
Why are so many people drawn to running? Why is running the most common physical activity? What is it about running that empowers so many people? And how can runners harness that power to create a more meaningful life? The Inner Runner addresses these questions and a whole lot more. This book is not about how to get faster or run a marathon; rather, it explores how the simple act of putting one foot in front of the other helps you harness your creative powers.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Gets you out and moving!
- De Edith Kirk Williams en 09-11-18
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Epic Survival
- Extreme Adventure, Stone Age Wisdom, and Lessons in Living from a Modern Hunter-Gatherer
- De: Matt Graham, Josh Young
- Narrado por: Tom Perkins
- Duración: 7 h
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 226
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 196
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 196
Early on in his life, Matt craved a return to nature. When he became an adult, he set aside his comfortable urban life and lived entirely off the land. In this riveting narrative that brings together epic adventure and spiritual quest, he shows us what extraordinary things the human body is capable of when pushed to its limits. He learns the secrets of the Tarahumara Indians, which help him run the 1,600-mile Pacific Crest Trail in just 58 days and endure temperature swings of 100 degrees.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Missed opportunity for what could have been a great book.
- De A. C. en 01-11-20
De: Matt Graham, y otros
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Training for the New Alpinism
- A Manual for the Climber as Athlete
- De: Steve House, Scott Johnston, Mark Twight - foreword
- Narrado por: Roger Wayne
- Duración: 13 h y 17 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 129
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 118
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 118
Steve House, world-class climber and Patagonia ambassador, and Scott Johnston, coach of US national champions and World Cup Nordic skiers, translate training theory into practice to allow you to coach yourself to any mountaineering goal. Applying training practices from other endurance sports, House and Johnston demonstrate that following a carefully designed regimen is as effective for alpinism as it is for any other endurance sport and leads to better performance. They deliver detailed instruction on how to plan and execute training tailored to your individual circumstances.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Superb
- De Harri en 04-18-19
De: Steve House, y otros
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Spartan Up!
- A Take-No-Prisoners Guide to Overcoming Obstacles and Achieving Peak Performance in Life
- De: Jeff O'Connell, Joe De Sena
- Narrado por: Christian Rummel
- Duración: 6 h y 36 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 1,405
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 1,254
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 1,250
Twenty-six point two miles isn’t enough anymore. Obstacle course racing, which combines the endurance challenges of a marathon with the mind-bending rigors of overcoming obstacles along the way, is taking the world by storm. At the center of this phenomenon is Joe De Sena, the driving force behind the enormously popular Spartan Race. De Sena offers a simple philosophy: commit to a goal, put in the work, and get it done.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A different type of mindset
- De Barbara en 02-02-15
De: Jeff O'Connell, y otros
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The Wonder of Birds
- What They Tell Us About Ourselves, the World, and a Better Future
- De: Jim Robbins
- Narrado por: Danny Campbell
- Duración: 11 h y 10 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 85
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 81
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 79
Birds, Jim Robbins posits, are our most vital connection to nature. They compel us to look to the skies, both literally and metaphorically, draw us out into nature to seek their beauty, and let us experience vicariously what it is like to be weightless. Birds have helped us in so many of our human endeavors: learning to fly, providing clothing and food, and helping us better understand the human brain and body.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Stories about birds with something for everyone
- De D en 07-24-17
De: Jim Robbins
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The First 20 Minutes
- Surprising Science Reveals How We Can Exercise Better, Train Smarter, Live Longer
- De: Gretchen Reynolds
- Narrado por: Karen Saltus
- Duración: 9 h y 6 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 213
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Narración:3.5 out of 5 stars 180
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 175
Every Wednesday, Gretchen Reynolds singlehandedly influences how millions of Americans work out. In her Phys Ed column for The New York Times, she debunks myths, spurs conversation, and creates arguments among her readers by questioning widely held beliefs about exercise. Expanding upon her popular columns, Reynolds tackles the questions we all have and (sometimes) ask about exercise.
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4 out of 5 stars
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A great read, but a little too carb centric.
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Superlative
- The Biology of Extremes
- De: Matthew D. LaPlante
- Narrado por: George Newbern
- Duración: 9 h y 27 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 92
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 78
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 78
The world's largest land mammal could help us end cancer. The fastest bird is showing us how to solve a century-old engineering mystery. The oldest tree is giving us insights into climate change. The loudest whale is offering clues about the impact of solar storms. For a long time, scientists ignored superlative life forms as outliers. Increasingly, though, researchers are coming to see great value in studying plants and animals that exist on the outermost edges of the bell curve.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Fascinating survey of amazing biology
- De Nerd's-eye view en 12-06-19
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Faster, Higher, Stronger
- How Sports Science Is Creating a New Generation of Superathletes - and What We Can Learn from Them
- De: Mark McClusky
- Narrado por: Mark McClusky
- Duración: 8 h y 39 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 259
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 214
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 215
In Faster, Higher, Stronger, veteran journalist Mark McClusky brings listeners behind the scenes with a new generation of athletes, coaches, and scientists whose accomplishments are changing our understanding of human physical achievement and completely redefining the limits of the human body.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Excellent Book
- De Dr. Ron en 02-25-15
De: Mark McClusky
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A Naturalist at Large
- The Best Essays of Bernd Heinrich
- De: Bernd Heinrich
- Narrado por: Rick Adamson
- Duración: 8 h y 19 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 55
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 51
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 50
From one of the finest scientists and writers of our time comes an engaging record of a life spent in close observation of the natural world, one that has yielded marvelous, mind-altering insight and discoveries. In essays that span several decades, Bernd Heinrich finds himself at his beloved camp in Maine, plays host to annoying visitors from Europe (the cluster fly) and more helpful guests from Asia (ladybugs), and unravels the far-reaching ecological consequences of elephants in Botswana bruising mopane trees.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Listen and See the World Anew!
- De Thoughtful Learner en 06-03-18
De: Bernd Heinrich
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Spartan Fit!
- 30 Days. Transform Your Mind. Transform Your Body. Commit to Grit.
- De: Joe De Sena, John Durant
- Narrado por: Joe De Sena
- Duración: 5 h y 13 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 263
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 228
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 231
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.
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3 out of 5 stars
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A motivating advertisement
- De Meeseeks en 03-28-17
De: Joe De Sena, y otros
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Runner's World Complete Book of Running
- Everything You Need to Run for Weight Loss, Fitness, and Competition
- De: Amby Burfoot
- Narrado por: Daniel Thomas May
- Duración: 13 h y 29 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 141
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 117
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 115
The sport of running is ever changing, be it the shoes we wear or the goals we set, the training methods we use or the role models we emulate. But there is one constant: For 40 years, Runner’s World magazine has been recognized worldwide as the leading authority on running. Now the collective wisdom of the most savvy running writers, coaches, and editors can be found in Runner’s World Complete Book of Running.
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4 out of 5 stars
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There's no reason to fear starting lines.
- De Cynthia en 07-03-16
De: Amby Burfoot
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Mother Nature Is Trying to Kill You
- A Lively Tour Through the Dark Side of the Natural World
- De: Dan Riskin
- Narrado por: Dan Riskin
- Duración: 5 h y 52 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 80
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 65
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 65
It may be a wonderful world, but as Dan Riskin explains, it's also a dangerous, disturbing, and disgusting one. At every turn, it seems, living things are trying to eat us, poison us, use our bodies as their homes, or have us spread their eggs. In Mother Nature Is Trying to Kill You, Riskin is our guide through the natural world at its most gloriously ruthless. Using the seven deadly sins as a road map, Riskin offers dozens of jaw-dropping examples that illuminate how brutal nature can truly be.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Just a bunch of random animal behaviors.
- De Goddess en 05-18-23
De: Dan Riskin
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Feathers
- The Evolution of a Natural Miracle
- De: Thor Hanson
- Narrado por: Andy Ingalls
- Duración: 8 h y 20 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 164
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 149
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 150
Feathers are an evolutionary marvel: Aerodynamic, insulating, beguiling. They date back more than 100 million years. Yet their story has never been fully told. In Feathers, biologist Thor Hanson details a sweeping natural history, as feathers have been used to fly, protect, attract, and adorn through time and place. Applying the research of paleontologists, ornithologists, biologists, engineers, and even art historians, Hanson asks: What are feathers? How did they evolve? What do they mean to us?
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5 out of 5 stars
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Fantastic Science and Fun
- De Chris Reich en 12-28-14
De: Thor Hanson
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The Cool Impossible
- The Coach from "Born to Run" Shows How to Get the Most from Your Miles - and from Yourself
- De: Eric Orton
- Narrado por: Nick Cordero
- Duración: 5 h y 15 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 248
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 213
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 213
Featured in the best-selling book Born to Run, coach and performance guru Eric Orton has spent a lifetime learning and thinking about running and about the limitless possibilities of the human body and mind. In The Cool Impossible, Orton shares his wealth of knowledge in an inspiring step-by-step guide that will open up a new world of achievement for runners of all levels of ability and experience. The truth is: Athleticism is awareness. That simple phrase is at the core of The Cool Impossible.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Inadequate in Audio Format. No supplement offered.
- De Crystal West en 06-20-14
De: Eric Orton
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Aside from her rock star looks, Catra Corbett is a standout in the running world on her accomplishments alone. And, unbelievably, she's also a former meth addict. After two years of addiction, Catra is busted while selling, and a night in jail is enough to set her straight. She gives up drugs and moves back home with her mother, abandoning her friends, her boyfriend, and the lifestyle that she came to depend on. Her only clean friend pushes her to train for a 10K with him, and surprisingly, she likes it and decides to run her first marathon after that.
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Bernd Heinrich involves us in his quest to get inside the mind of the raven. But as animals can be spied on only by getting quite close, Heinrich adopts ravens, thereby becoming a "raven father", as well as observing them in their natural habitat. He studies their daily routines and, in the process, paints a vivid picture of the ravens' world. At the heart of this book are Heinrich's love and respect for these complex and engaging creatures, and through his keen observation and analysis we become their intimates, too.
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In Winter World: The Ingenuity of Animal Survival, biologist, illustrator, and award-winning author Bernd Heinrich explores his local woods, where he delights in the seemingly infinite feats of animal inventiveness he discovers there. Because winter drastically affects the most elemental component of all life---water---radical changes in a creature's physiology and behavior must take place to match the demands of the environment.
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 291
In the tradition of Seabiscuit, critically acclaimed author Neal Bascomb reaches back to the golden age of sport and crafts an utterly captivating narrative of what may be the most remarkable athletic feat of all time.
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5 out of 5 stars
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nailbiting, on the edge of your seat
- De Todd en 08-10-04
De: Neal Bascomb
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On Endurance: A Practical Guide to Unlocking the Secrets of Super-Human Performance
- De: Evan Perperis
- Narrado por: Virtual Voice
- Duración: 3 h y 59 m
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General5 out of 5 stars 1
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While there are a lot of books focused that focus on improving performance, one of the most overlooked aspect is the mental aspect that is laid out in a simple step-by-step guide to implementing those lessons into your training as well as racing. On Endurance uses information gained from hundreds of hours of interviews on the Strength & Speed podcast using key takeaways from other accomplished endurance athletes and Evan's own personal endurance experience (read about some of them in Ultra-OCR Man, available now in hard copy, digital and audiobook) to teach lessons that aren't just for ...
De: Evan Perperis
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How Bad Do You Want It?
- Mastering the Psychology of Mind over Muscle
- De: Matt Fitzgerald
- Narrado por: Matt Fitzgerald
- Duración: 8 h y 29 m
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 1,803
The greatest athletic performances spring from the mind, not the body. Elite athletes have known this for decades, and now science is learning why it's true. In his fascinating new book, How Bad Do You Want It?, coach Matt Fitzgerald examines more than a dozen pivotal races to discover the surprising ways elite athletes strengthen their mental toughness.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Great information, horrible delivery
- De Mama D en 03-14-16
De: Matt Fitzgerald
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In the Spell of the Barkley
- Unravelling the Mystery of the World's Toughest Ultramarathon
- De: Michiel Panhuysen
- Narrado por: Rupert Holliday-Evans
- Duración: 5 h y 14 m
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Welcome to the Barkley Marathons, a fever dream of an ultra event, inspired by a prison break, heralded by a conch blast, paid for in cigarettes and socks, and completed only by a select few. A race in which competitors haul themselves up mountains, through extreme weather conditions, beyond pain and exhaustion, mile after mile. Completed 60 miles? That’s just the fun run. In the Spell of the Barkley is a story of sporting obsession, exploring what drives individuals to challenge themselves at the limits of what is possible – and what it takes to succeed.
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3 out of 5 stars
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3/5 - a fun run but not a finish.
- De C. Oestreich en 12-19-23
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Running the Dream
- One Summer Living, Training, and Racing with a Team of World-Class Runners Half My Age
- De: Matt Fitzgerald
- Narrado por: Jamie Renell
- Duración: 7 h y 11 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 463
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Matt Fitzgerald has already made a name for himself in the endurance-sport community with books like 80/20 Running, How Bad Do You Want It?, and Iron War. He is an accomplished amateur runner, but if he follows the training, nutrition, and lifestyle of an elite runner, just how fast could he go? He is approaching his mid-40s, so the time to do this is now. He at last has the financial means to do nothing but train.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Loved until he was petty and cruel to Kellyn T.
- De Melini en 08-09-20
De: Matt Fitzgerald
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Racing the Rain
- A Novel
- De: John L. Parker Jr.
- Narrado por: Jim Meskimen
- Duración: 10 h y 48 m
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Quenton Cassidy's first foot races are with nature itself: the summer storms that sweep through his subtropical neighborhood. Shirtless, barefoot, and brown as a berry, Cassidy is a skinny, mouthy kid with aspirations to be a great athlete. As he explores his primal surroundings along the Loxahatchee River and the nearby Atlantic Ocean, he is befriended by Trapper Nelson, "the Tarzan of the Loxahatchee", a well-known eccentric who lives off the land.
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5 out of 5 stars
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I just finished reading it again!
- De Jonathan en 01-11-16
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101 Simple Ways to be a Better Runner: A Short Guide to Running Faster, Preventing Injuries, and Feeling Great
- De: Jason Fitzgerald
- Narrado por: Virtual Voice
- Duración: 1 h y 21 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 5
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Narración:3 out of 5 stars 5
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 5
Have you ever wanted to race faster, feel better, recover quickly, and prevent injuries? Of course - and more. This isn't just another running book. 101 Simple Ways to be a Better Runner boils down the best training advice from the worlds of coaching and science to give you actionable strategies to become stronger, faster, and more resilient. It's divided into five main sections: - Workouts, Races, and Performance (like why you need randomness and heavy weights) - Running Gear (what's essential - and what's crap) - The Runner's Diet (small tweaks you can make today to get more from your ...
De: Jason Fitzgerald
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Fast Girl
- A Life Spent Running from Madness
- De: Suzy Favor Hamilton
- Narrado por: Suzy Favor Hamilton, Nan McNamara
- Duración: 8 h y 2 m
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The former middle-distance Olympic runner and high-end escort speaks out for the first time about her battle with mental illness and how mania controlled and compelled her in competition but also in life. This is a heartbreakingly honest yet hopeful memoir reminiscent of Manic, Electroboy, and An Unquiet Mind.
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4 out of 5 stars
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The height of narcissism.
- De Joe en 10-07-15
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The Comeback Quotient
- A Get-Real Guide to Building Mental Fitness in Sport and Life
- De: Matt Fitzgerald
- Narrado por: Stephen R. Thorne
- Duración: 8 h y 11 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 187
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 160
Every sports fan loves a great comeback. Is there a special quality shared by top athletes who triumph over great challenges? And can anyone acquire it? In The Comeback Quotient, celebrated sports writer Matt Fitzgerald supplies the answer to both questions. He identifies these mega-achievers of astounding athletic comebacks as "ultrarealists", men and women who succeed where others fail by fully accepting, embracing, and addressing the reality of their situations.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Perfect for everyday mindset in business and sports!
- De Cornelius Henderson en 04-17-21
De: Matt Fitzgerald
Lo que los oyentes dicen sobre Why We Run
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- S. M.
- 04-18-24
Enjoyed
Bernd was a wild man. I can hardly believe he got his body to do that 100k. I’m a runner but I’m not built like an ultra runner. I’ve struggled through some marathons but being a weight lifter who is not willing to give up the gym I am destined to struggle with long runs. He did speak to this in this book and it opened my eyes a bit.
I also do mostly veg in my diet but after this I am adding more meat (fish) in hoping that will help my running a bit.
Anyway - good story.
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- William H. Calvin
- 08-09-24
Autobiography plus science, excellent
I read it for the ape to human evolution aspects, secondly for the expert exercise physiology, all presented very well indeed. But the storyline that carries the reader along is the autobiography of a runner building up to 100 km races at age 41.
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- B. Greene76
- 10-01-23
Fascinating Read for Runners and Non-Runners alike
This was a fascinating book (more science and personal journey) than running. The authors love and fascination with nature shines through in ever chapter. Not only did this book and its narrator keep me interested and entertained, I learned something in just about every chapter. I'm not a runner, but I do enjoy a morning walk in the woods. Listening to this book, I find myself looking at the animals I get a chance to see in an entirely different way. "What can you do?" and "How do you do it."
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