Marathon & Cross-country Running

Running isn't a hobby, it's a way of life.Runners run to be the best they can be, to challenge who they are, to inspire others and to champion thei...

Japanese have been fervid long-distance runners for many centuries. Today, on a per capita basis, at least as many Japanese residents complete mara...

This is a collection of essays exploring topics from the history of Marathon, the Asian cities that hold the Marathon Running, the gender differenc...

Dr Kreuter provides insight into the philosophy of the long-distance runner. He uses his own experiences with running, which span sixteen years as ...

Everyone can run. Whether it is a jog around the park on a Sunday morning, or lining up with 40,000 other people at the start of the London Maratho...

Every year, roughly 2 million people participate in marathons and half marathons in the United States, and, no matter what level they are, every on...

Crowood Sports Guides provide sound, practical advice that will make you into a better sportsperson, whether you are learning the basic skills, dis...

'Run until you can't run anymore. Then run some more. Find a new source of energy and will. Then run even faster.' The words of Scott Jurek, a domi...

Training plans for road runners. Renowned running authority, coach and best-selling author Pete Pfitzinger has teamed up with Philip Latter, senior...

The popularity of the marathon and half marathon continues unabated. Up and down the country people are signing up in their thousands, many to rai...

My Marathon: Reflections on a Gold Medal Life is a revealing memoir by Frank Shorter, the father of American distance running. After winning the 19...

Lake District Trail Running is a comprehensive guide to off-road running in the Lake District National Park. With 20 runs, from 5.1km to 17km in le...

Improve Your Marathon and Half Marathon Running is an accessible, jargon-free guide for athletes committing to improving their running at either di...

Marathon Man is a truly remarkable book that will inspire all who read it to know that they can take on the biggest challenges in their lives and o...