Athletics Books

I read this book with high hopes. It is a good and effective introduction to distance running, but much of the book appears to be generic material that would apply to anyone who is just starting a running program. I expected much more age-specific commentary on the unique needs and demands of runners in their 40s, 50s, 60s, etc. Although there was a little bit of this, the impression I got was that much of the book consisted of "filler" and generic introductory material to running.

Beyond the advice that more "mature" runners take it easy, integrate walking into their workouts and run on alternate days -- sound advice all-- there is not a whole lot of advice that applies uniquely to older runners. This is not a bad book, but I did not believe that the glossy content fully delivered on the promise implied in its title.

Read this book. Keep on running. Be more knowledgeable. Improve or start running/walking today.

This book was given to me as a retirement gift by another runner. I retired June 1, 2007 at the age of 67. This book plus more time for reading and exercise have already resulted in improved running performance.

I'd been hoping to find a book written for older runners for a long time, but hadn't found one. This book definitely fills that void even if you've reached your 40s, 50s, 60s or 70s as a non-runner. Fortunately for me, I started running in my 30s and hope to continue for as many additional years as possible.

I've already been previleged to see as many as 5 grandchildren participate in the same high school cross country meet and to have run in local 5K races with all of them as well as with their parents.

This book provides me with a lot more knowledge and incentive to keep on running. It gives me additional hope that perhaps there could even be a 4 generational family run sometime in my future!

In summary, if you want to stay fit and healthy while adding years to your life, "Running until You're 100" is for you!

Don't hesitate to buy this book, especially those who want to understand more about sports nutrition without any medical background. Discribe everything very clear and I think I found every information I need in this book. Can't wait to purchase the new edition when they're out.

One can not reach peak potential without the right diet. So if your going to be buying books on how to workout and ect. dont forget to get this book. It covers all most of the stuff that you ever wondered about in your food intake and how to make your body work with you to reach your potential.

Susan Wilson sets out a comprehensive, well-thought-out plan for helping girls build a foundation to become active and stay active throughout life. Excellent insights into how girls learn and play differently from boys. I was even able to understand why I personally did poorly in sports as a child and why it has taken me another 15 years to overcome that and become active as an adult. A must-read for anyone interested in coaching girls.

As the director of the Attachment Living Institute(http://www.attachmentliving.bizland.com) we found that the ideas, programs, and principles of Susan Wilson's book, Sports Her Way, were entirely compatible with our mission. As the mother of a young boy, the information also works with him, so even if you are not the parents of a girl, you'll find this information to be rewarding, useful, and instructive.

This is a very interesting book. It traces Alexyev's story from childhood through about 1977. It also briefly touches upon the careers of John Davis, Doug Hepburn, Norbert Schemansky, Paul Anderson, Alexis Medvedyev, Yuri Vlasov, and Leonid Zhabotinsky.It covers 1970-1977 fairly thoroughly, and even has a list of the world superheavyweight records from 1954-1977 for the press, snatch, clean and jerk,and total. It has approx. 45 black and white pictures in the back. The reasons I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 are these:1. It says nothing of the year 1978, when the world championships were Alexeyev's to take but he injured himself on the winning clean and jerk. 2. It says nothing of his year of rehab(1979). 3. It says nothing of his bombout, and end of his competitive career in the 1980 Moscow Olympics. 4. It was written in Russian, and however translated it into English left it in a very stilted style. A good proofreader with a sensitivity for modern English would have been nice. 5. All of the pictures are in black and white and separated into one back section, instead of interspersed throughout the book, like we would do here in America.
All of this said this still is the best book I have ever found on Alexeyev! It is readable and tells alot of his meets attempt by attempt.

THIS BOOK WAS ALL I HOPED IT WOULD BE , IT PORTAYS THE RISE TO WORLD CHAMPION OF ONE OF THE GREATEST LIFTERS IN HISTORY. THE BOOK STARTS BY GIVING SOME DETAILS OF ALEXEYEVS CHILDHOOD AND UPBRINGING THEN GOES STRAIGHT INTO HIS EARLY CONTESTS, THE AUTHOR A NOTED LIFTER HIMSELF REALLY SEEMS TO CAPTURE THE AUORA THAT SURROUNDED THE GREAT MAN IN HIS HEYDAY ,AND YOU CAN UNDERSTAND WHY OTHER GREAT COMPETETORS ALLWAYS SEEMED TO LIFT BELOW THEIR BEST WHEN UP AGAINST ALEXEYEV. THE BOOK PLOTS HIS CONTESTS UP TO THE TIME OF PUBLICATION AND HAS A VERY GOOD PHOTO SECTION AT THE BACK, ALL IN ALL THE BOOK IS ONE I HIGHLY RECOMMEND ESPECIALLY IF YOU ARE A WEIGHTLIFTER OR SPORTSMAN , EVEN THE FORWARD BY ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER IS INTERESTING READING, A THOROUGHLY ENJOYABLE FACTUAL INSIGHT INTO A GREAT ATHLETES LIFE.

This book really guides any basketball lover through the rigors of a season of ACC basketball. From the ups and downs of the rebuilding N.C. State program, to the fall of the two-time National Champions (Duke), to the rise of the new champions, the North Carolina Tar Heels. Simply a book that any ACC, or basketball lover, has to read. It will indulge you and take you through a real life journey of the young men at these institutions. This book will show you that while basketball is an important part of these young men's lives, it is yet only a game. From the suicide of one young player to the departure of the all-time assist leader in NCAA history to the rise of the national champions, this is a must read!!!

An interesting concept, to chronicle three powerhouses(historically, considering NCSU's recent struggles) in the same season. My only complaint is that the book spends far too much of it's attention on an also-ran Duke team to the detriment of NCAA champ UNC and NCSU. That is to be expected, however, when the author is a Dookie

For anyone who has participated in youth football to any degree, this book will bring back a lot of memories (good and bad). I am a Floridian living in Texas. I cannot begin to count the number of arguments I have had with Texans concerning Texas vs. Florida football. I was really hoping this book would show up Friday Night Lights and prove that FLA reigns supreme. Sadly for me, it did not do the trick. This is a quick read and will entertain, but it lacks some of the emotional depth of F.N.L. This may be more of a regional favorite describing South Florida very well, but I'm not sure New Englanders or those in the Midwest would find much of the cultural and geographical references all that interesting. I did like it, but just not enough to recommend buying it.

This well-written book gives the reader a fascinating glimpse at a place where youth football is treated entirely differently than how you and I are used to. The author does a great job of providing the required political background and the social dynamics of Miami. I could not put the book down. This book is highly recommended.

this is a good book if your just learning to play lacrosse. I suggest that lacrosse moms sould get this book. It teaches you all you need to know.

A very well produced informative scource of information concerning the
excellent programs and rescources at this world renowned military academy.
A great deal of information gathering went into the production of this
video, which is best described as a great presentation of the great educstional and athletic programs available to all those who, if fortunate enough to be chosen to attend, can expect to find. As one who has spent a good deal of time there, the video brings back a flood of fond memories for me. I would recommend it to anyone considering trying
for an appointment to the academy.

Thought it would be a little different weave. It's OK if you like slack fitting hats.

This is a terrific guide for your child to get a hold of what plans they need to have in place if they are truely serious about those claims that they want to be an athelete for a career. It will help you as a parent to figure out how serious they are, and if they are how to move forward towards planning and acting on helping them achieve their goal. It will help them look at goals and move forward with a purpose. I highly recommend this book.