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Comrades Marathon - The Ultimate Human Race

Author : John Cameron-Dow
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
ISBN 13 : 0143528637
Total Pages : 397 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (435 download)

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Download or read book Comrades Marathon - The Ultimate Human Race written by John Cameron-Dow and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2012-09-27 with total page 397 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is the world's largest and oldest ultramarathon race. It is a festival celebrating the triumph of human spirit over adversity. It has a camaraderie that enables ordinary mortals to overcome human fragility and perform beyond their wildest expectations. In the words of Comrades marvel Bruce Fordyce, this race 'can inspire ordinary people to do extraordinary things, and it brings out the best in all of us. This race has a power to transform, to inspire and to motivate unlike any other'. The official Comrades Marathon: The Ultimate Human Race begins in 1921 and chronologically describes every race in detail, up to 2010's commemorative 85th event. All the legends are here, in their full Comrades glory and human frailty: Arthur Newton, Hardy Ballington, Wally Hayward, Jackie Mekler, Alan Robb, Frith van der Merwe, Bruce Fordyce, and others. But there is also deeply affectionate and admiring coverage of the backmarkers, the ones often called 'the real Comrades runners' - those 'ordinary people' behind the front-runners. This meticulously researched account will certainly inspire all types of athletes, but more than that, it will evoke a sense of wonder at what body and mind can achieve in pursuit of extreme challenge. The heartbreaking and heart-stopping moments are documented alongside the countless successes and triumphs, as well as a rich collection of humourous and quirky anecdotes from Comrades lore. An updated history of the Comrades Marathon is long overdue, and author John Cameron-Dow is uniquely qualified to write about this remarkable athletic event: he holds a prized green number - mark of a ten-time Comrades medallist.

Winged Messenger

Author : Bruce Fordyce
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781776056811
Total Pages : 180 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (568 download)

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Download or read book Winged Messenger written by Bruce Fordyce and published by . This book was released on 2020-12-07 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The year is 1976, and South Africa is gripped by a terrible lockdown - apartheid. Nelson Mandela is in prison on Robben Island; South Africa is isolated from the rest of the world, and revolution is in the air.Against this background, a young student at Johannesburg's Wits University decides to try and take control of his life, and his destiny, and give himself a sense of purpose. He challenges himself to run South Africa's most famous long-distance race, the grueling 90-kilometre Comrades Marathon.Little does he know that five years later he will win this most iconic of races and he will go on to be considered one of the greatest Comrades runners in the history of the race.In Winged Messenger, Bruce shares this 1976/77 training diary so that raw novices and experienced runners alike can follow the journey he took to his first Comrades. Novices particularly will enjoy reading about how he took his first stumbling, rudimentary steps and how, as an ordinary runner, he began to understand the demands of the race. He documents his mistakes, his successes and his progress towards his date with destiny in May 1977. Using his own experiences, he guides others, but particularly novices, on their quests to become winged messengers. This is a unique blend of both a training guide and a fascinating glimpse of the life of a young man in his quest to conquer both himself and South Africa's greatest race.

Comrades

Author : Bruce Fordyce
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 170 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Comrades written by Bruce Fordyce and published by . This book was released on 1985 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Comrades Marathon

Author : Tom Cottrell
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 248 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Comrades Marathon written by Tom Cottrell and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Lore of Running

Author : Timothy Noakes
Publisher : Human Kinetics
ISBN 13 : 9780873229593
Total Pages : 948 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (295 download)

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Download or read book Lore of Running written by Timothy Noakes and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2003 with total page 948 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dr. Noakes explores the physiology of running, all aspects of training, and recognizing, avoiding, and treating injuries. 133 illustrations.

Runaway Comrade

Author : Bob de la Motte
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781502821843
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (218 download)

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Download or read book Runaway Comrade written by Bob de la Motte and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2014-10-13 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is the world's oldest and most famous ultra-marathon. South Africa's Comrades Marathon has teased, tormented and tortured runners from all over the world since 1921. Those who have endured it says it changes lives, speaks to the soul and turns the ordinary into the extraordinary. According to many it is liberating. Bob de la Motte should know. Winner of five Comrades medals, including three golds, his grit and determination during several epic duels with nine-time winner Bruce Fordyce enthralled the world throughout what was arguably the marathon's defining passage in the politically charged 1980s. In this extraordinary, compassionate, candid, humorous and captivating personal memoir, Bob explains his fascination and passion for the most famous ultra-marathon in the world and recounts the truth behind the hyped-up rivalry. He explores allegations of cheating and blood doping, highlights the hypocrisy in South African and international sport and elaborates on his decision to join the Chicken Run to Australia at the height of apartheid in 1987. He also provides fascinating perspectives on international politics, South Africa's contemporary politics and gives a crystal ball insight into the future of the Comrades Marathon. For runners, sportspeople, sports lovers and those who simply enjoy a damned good read, "Runaway Comrade" will inevitably be your best buy of the year!

Dare to run

Author : Amit Sheth
Publisher : Sanjay & Co
ISBN 13 : 9380392125
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (83 download)

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Download or read book Dare to run written by Amit Sheth and published by Sanjay & Co. This book was released on 2015-02-17 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dare to run is the inspiring story of Amit and Neepa Sheth, a husband-wife duo who took up running as a sport in their late 30s. In a collection of essays written over five years, Amit, a self acclaimed couch potato takes us long with him on an incredible journey of determination, discovery, courage, self-awareness and self-belief. He takes us with him from his first, almost fatal, 200 meter jog on a beach in Mumbai, to the finish line of The Ultimate Human Race: the 89 km Comrades Ultra Marathon in South Africa. Along the way, Amit uses a combination of poetry, philosophy and scriptures to explain his unique perspective on life, religion, spirituality and running. This is a book not just about running but about the need to relentlessly follow your dreams and passions, no matter what they may be. It is a book which encourages you to be the best you can be in all walks of life while at the same time maintaining a certain sense of balance and appreciation for the beauty of existence. It encourages you to enjoy the gift of life to its fullest. The essays describe the journey of an ordinary husband-wife team doing extraordinary feasts, while having to balance family, work, training and injuries. This is a book from which a novice runner will draw inspiration and motivation and it also a book in which an elite athlete will recognize his own strengths and weaknesses. It describes how ordinary people push the limits of their ability to achieve their goals, passions and dreams and it will inspire the reader to do the same. It is a book to be read not only by those who run but those who desire to run. It is a book which dares you to run.

The Mandela Files

Author : Zapiro
Publisher : Juta and Company Ltd
ISBN 13 : 9781770130043
Total Pages : 222 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (3 download)

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Download or read book The Mandela Files written by Zapiro and published by Juta and Company Ltd. This book was released on 2009 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Political cartoonist Jonathan Shapiro s personal tribute to the great man of our time

Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2018

Author : Planrt Lonely
Publisher : Lonley Planet
ISBN 13 : 9781786579690
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (796 download)

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Download or read book Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2018 written by Planrt Lonely and published by Lonley Planet. This book was released on 2017-10-23 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This annual bestseller ranks the hottest, must-visit countries, regions and cities for 2018. Drawing on the knowledge and passion of Lonely Planet's staff, authors and online community, it presents a year's worth of inspiration to take travellers out of the ordinary and into the unforgettable - and firmly sets the travel agenda for the year ahead.

The Comrades Marathon

Author : John Cameron-Dow
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780143528067
Total Pages : 434 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (28 download)

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Download or read book The Comrades Marathon written by John Cameron-Dow and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

MARATHON BUCKET LIST

Author : Jim Manford
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 1326761463
Total Pages : 229 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (267 download)

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Download or read book MARATHON BUCKET LIST written by Jim Manford and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2016-08-21 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this his fifth book in his "Marathon Tourism" series Jim provides a runner's guide to 30 overseas marathons that he has plans to run. Included, among others, are comprehensive descriptions of such exotic marathons as those in: Honolulu, Bahamas, Great Wall of China, Siberia, Rio de Janeiro, Comrades and Niagara Falls. This is a must-read book for all runners who enjoy combining their love of running with a love of travel.

The Rise of the Ultra Runners

Author : Adharanand Finn
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1643131648
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (431 download)

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Download or read book The Rise of the Ultra Runners written by Adharanand Finn and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2019-05-07 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An electrifying look inside the wild world of extreme distance running. Once the reserve of only the most hardcore enthusiasts, ultra running is now a thriving global industry, with hundreds of thousands of competitors each year. But is the rise of this most brutal and challenging sport—with races that extend into hundreds of miles, often in extreme environments—an antidote to modern life, or a symptom of a modern illness? In The Rise of the Ultra Runners, award-winning author Adharanand Finn travels to the heart of the sport to investigate the reasons behind its rise and discover what it takes to join the ranks of these ultra athletes. Through encounters with the extreme and colorful characters of the ultramarathon world, and his own experiences of running ultras everywhere from the deserts of Oman to the Rocky Mountains, Finn offers a fascinating account of people testing the boundaries of human endeavor.

Sports in Africa, Past and Present

Author : Todd Cleveland
Publisher : Ohio University Press
ISBN 13 : 0821446967
Total Pages : 356 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (214 download)

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Download or read book Sports in Africa, Past and Present written by Todd Cleveland and published by Ohio University Press. This book was released on 2020-10-20 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These groundbreaking essays demonstrate how Africans past and present have utilized sports to forge complex identities and shape Africa’s dynamic place in the world. Since the late nineteenth century, modern sports in Africa have both reflected and shaped cultural, social, political, economic, generational, and gender relations on the continent. Although colonial powers originally introduced European sports as a means of “civilizing” indigenous populations and upholding then current notions of racial hierarchies and “muscular Christianity,” Africans quickly appropriated these sporting practices to fulfill their own varied interests. This collection encompasses a wide range of topics, including women footballers in Nigeria, Kenya’s world-class long-distance runners, pitches and stadiums in communities large and small, fandom and pay-to-watch kiosks, the sporting diaspora, sports pedagogy, sports as resistance and as a means to forge identity, sports heritage, the impact of politics on sports, and sporting biography.

Runner's World

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Runner's World written by and published by . This book was released on 2007-06 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Runner's World magazine aims to help runners achieve their personal health, fitness, and performance goals, and to inspire them with vivid, memorable storytelling.

Marathon Quest

Author : Martin Parnell
Publisher : Rocky Mountain Books Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1927330149
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (273 download)

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Download or read book Marathon Quest written by Martin Parnell and published by Rocky Mountain Books Ltd. This book was released on 2012-10-15 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 2005, during a four-month cycling trip through Africa, Martin Parnell was struck by the power of sport and its ability to bring people together and to bring about change. Five years later, the 55-year-old mining engineer, husband, father and grandfather dedicated a year of his life to run 250 marathons with the aim of raising $250,000 for the charity Right To Play, an international humanitarian organization that reaches out to disadvantaged children around the world. In the end, Martin’s “Marathon Quest 250” raised $320,000 for the charity, and he personally visited 60 schools, inspiring thousands of children to get active in order to help the less fortunate at home and abroad. Along with information on technique, gear, nutrition and the challenges facing new and seasoned athletes as they prepare for either regular or ultra-marathons, Martin gives honest and often humorous insight into why an ordinary person would attempt to do something extraordinary, pushing themselves to the limit, both mentally and physically, in pursuit of their goal to make the world a better place. Marathon Quest is an inspiring and engaging read for anyone interested in running, travel or philanthropy.

Be Careful What You Think

Author : Ellen Curry
Publisher : Author House
ISBN 13 : 1481734482
Total Pages : 99 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (817 download)

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Download or read book Be Careful What You Think written by Ellen Curry and published by Author House. This book was released on 2013-04-04 with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fifteen true short stories that take place in Africa, Arizona, Canada,England,France & Germany. The importance of Positive thinking, that will change your life, so Be Careful What You Think. Your thoughts effect your attitude and all your emotions, making the difference not only to your life, but to all you come into contact with. You need to start enjoying your life now.

Battleground: Sports [2 volumes]

Author : Michael Atkinson
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 0313087873
Total Pages : 596 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (13 download)

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Download or read book Battleground: Sports [2 volumes] written by Michael Atkinson and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2008-12-30 with total page 596 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mega-events like the Olympics, the World Cup of soccer, the World Series of baseball, cycling's Tour de France, and the Super Bowl draw our attention to the deep cultural significance of sport and its role in fostering social bonds. Yet when it comes to sport, there is no shortage of debate: stereotypes regarding sexuality, race, gender, and children have been hotly contested by critics for over 40 years. Even today, sport is one of the very few socially accepted sites of violence, intense competition and controlled forms of social disorder. Battleground: Sports presents the 100 most contentious public and private controversies of the sports world. Highlighted throughout are debates surrounding ethnicity, gender, sexuality, and social identity, sports fan behavior, as well as the role of governments and corporations. Engaging and accessible to a wide variety of readers, this fascinating reference illustrates how sports controversies reflect the historically enduring and changing nature of our broader cultures, and the social battles we engage on a day-to-day basis surrounding the struggles for equality, debates about social violence, the ethics of competition, the politics of civic life, the creation of global communities, and the State's role in protecting citizens. Entries contain an array of thoughtful perspectives on historic and current controversies, and allow readers to formulate their own conclusions. Enhanced with a timeline, a thorough guide of print and electronic resources for high school and undergraduate student research, this one-stop reference goes beyond the newspaper headlines to provide readers with a guide map for understanding what sport controversies teach us about our culture and ourselves.