Há quem corra para perder peso, para jogar melhor à bola, para esquecer os problemas (ou para os resolver), e até para reencontrar amigos. Correr é sempre ir mais longe… É ir só até ali… e agora só mais um pouco. É ir até ao fim. É vencer os seus limites. Correr é ser feliz, é uma parte do nosso ADN que, por vivermos num mundo sedentário, está contida. Correr é vencer barreiras, é ultrapassar obstáculos, é soltar o mais inato que há em nós. É descontrair e ver o corpo sorrir. É dizer ao corpo que ele existe e que pode servir o seu propósito. Mas correr não pode ser apenas calçar uns sapatos e sair à rua. A falta de conhecimento e preparação podem dar origem a lesões, fadiga, desconforto… Um corpo sedentário não está preparado para correr uma maratona. Devemos conhecer e identificar os limites do nosso corpo. Correr de forma saudável é fundamental para que possamos apreciar todas as vantagens desta prática. Este livro reúne 250 dicas, sugestões ou alertas, que ajudarão qualquer corredor - independentemente do seu objetivo e condição física - a descobrir ao seu próprio ritmo porque é que correr é uma atividade tão inebriante e cativante a ponto de facilmente se tornar uma parte fundamental da sua vida.
Scott Douglas Libri
Scott Douglas è un redattore collaboratore di Runner’s World, che concentra la sua scrittura sul mondo della corsa e degli sport di resistenza. Approfondisce le metodologie di allenamento e gli aspetti psicologici della performance atletica. Douglas offre ai lettori consigli pratici e profonde intuizioni sulla mentalità dei corridori di tutti i livelli di esperienza.






Advanced Marathoning
- 296pagine
- 11 ore di lettura
Advanced Marathoning, Third Edition, has all the information competitive runners need to train smarter, remain injury-free and run their best marathon.
The story reveals that the true origins of books lie not in the imaginations of writers, but in a mysterious entity known as the Library Tree, a secret closely held by librarians for centuries. When a curious young reader named Tommy accidentally discovers this hidden truth, it sets off a chain of events that challenges the long-held beliefs about literature and its creation. The narrative explores themes of knowledge, curiosity, and the magic of storytelling.
CUNT
- 174pagine
- 7 ore di lettura
Exploring the profound impact of a friend's suicide, Scott Douglas offers a poignant reflection on love and loss. His writing is both delicate and clear, capturing the sadness of the situation while highlighting the enduring strength of love. Through apparent and subtle insights, he contemplates how different choices, particularly the pursuit of love, could have altered his friend's fate. Each page of this prose work stands independently, showcasing Douglas' unique style and emotional depth.
When four-time Olympian Meb Keflezighi ran his final marathon in New York City on November 5, 2017, it marked the end of an extraordinary distance-running career. Meb will be remembered as the only person in history to win both the Boston and New York City marathons as well as an Olympic marathon silver medal. Meb's last marathon was also his 26th, and each of those 26 marathons has come with its own unique challenges, rewards, and outcomes for him. Through focused narrative, Meb describes key moments and triumphs that made each marathon a unique learning experience and shows runners--whether recreational or professional--how to apply the lessons he's learned to their own running and lives. Chronologically organized by marathon, 26 Marathons offers wisdom Meb has gleaned about life, family, identity, and faith in addition to tips about running, training, and nutrition. Equal parts inspiration and practical advice, this book will provide readers an inside look at the life and success of one of the greatest runners living today.
The Athlete's Guide to CBD
Treat Pain and Inflammation, Maximize Recovery, and Sleep Better Naturally
- 160pagine
- 6 ore di lettura
Exploring the function and benefits of CBD, this book offers insights for professionals, weekend athletes, and health-conscious individuals alike. It addresses how CBD can help manage the challenges of a demanding season, improve performance, and promote overall well-being, making it a valuable resource for anyone seeking balance in their life.
Quiet, Please
Dispatches from a Public Librarian (10th Anniversary Edition)
- 402pagine
- 15 ore di lettura
Highlighting the often-overlooked role of librarians, Scott Douglas brings their quirky personalities to the forefront in this engaging exploration. The narrative features a cast of eccentric characters, including a librarian with a peculiar obsession with celebrity connections. Douglas intertwines his humorous observations with a subjective history of libraries, spanning from Andrew Carnegie's era to contemporary challenges in Afghanistan. This blend of absurdity and insight offers a fresh perspective on the vital social institution of libraries and the unique individuals who inhabit them.
Whatever your biggest goals are in life, learning to think like an athlete is a game changer.If you ask research psychologist Noel Brick and bestselling fitness author and journalist Scott Douglas, the “dumb jock” stereotype is way out of bounds. Modern advances in sports psychology confirm what fans have known all No world-class athlete—whether an Olympic runner, swimmer, or cyclist, or a pro basketball, baseball, or football player—gets to the top without a strong mental game. Champion competitors have unique ways of taking stock of a situation, self-motivating, and even thinking about time. Cutting-edge discoveries (including those by Dr. Brick) reveal exactly how they do it—and how we can, too. You don’t need to be facing a literal hurdle to use elite athletes’ tool kits of They can help you stick the landing at a job interview or get your thesis to the finish line. Brick and Douglas pair groundbreaking science with a highlight reel of instructive moments from across the sports realm to show how legendary marathoner Meb Keflezighi runs on self-talk and how making if-then plans at practice buoyed Michael Phelps to a gold medal at the Olympics. Wherever you are in your own ambitions—from the “middle muddle” to the final stretch— The Genius of Athletes will put you right in the zone.
Meb for Mortals
- 196pagine
- 7 ore di lettura
Meb For Mortals describes in unprecedented detail how three-time Olympian Keflezighi prepares to take on the best runners in the world. More important, the book shows everyday runners how to implement the training, nutritional, and mental principles that have guided him throughout his long career.
Running Is My Therapy
- 288pagine
- 11 ore di lettura
From a New York Times–bestselling author and lifelong runner, a groundbreaking guide to fighting depression and anxiety one run at a time There’s no other book like this. Longtime running writer Scott Douglas marshals expert advice (especially his own, cultivated from more than 110,000 miles of personal experience), and a growing body of scientific research to show how running can make us happier. How? Everyone knows that running builds stronger muscles and a healthier heart; science now shows it also helps develop a healthier brain. For those struggling with depression and anxiety, a consistent running routine can enhance the mental-health benefits of talk therapy, antidepressants, and cognitive behavioral therapy. The key to running’s therapeutic power lies in its lasting physiological effects, inducing changes in brain structure and chemistry that other forms of exercise don’t—including the best mood boost in all of sports, thanks to the body’s release of natural pain-relievers. Running is my therapy is no longer just a mantra for seasoned runners; with science behind him, Douglas presents proven methods so that we can all use running to improve our mental health and live happier—in and out of running shoes.
