running

A discussion of running with simple text and photographs, covering equipment, safety, and various races, such as marathons and relays.

After fourteen-year-old Andrea McKane's mother is diagnosed with schizophrenia, Andrea copes with the abuse and absence of a beloved parent, and her fear of sharing a similar fate, by running.

In a small town near Salt Lake City, Utah, a caring foster family and her love of running help twelve-year-old Natalie Wills feel that she can be part of normal life, despite having been raised by a drug addicted mother.

Calvin is a track star, and he and his best friend Deej have things going pretty good in life--until they get suspended from school on bogus charges. With nowhere else to go they start hanging out with the drug-dealer Norris. Deej betrays Calvin when he offers Norris Calvin's knees, which Norris could use to rig a bet in the upcoming track championship--breaking them to make Calvin lose, and his bet win.

An instructional overview of running from "Runner's World" magazine that covers beginning, nutrition, injury prevention, women's running, strength, endurance, speed, mental fitness, cross-training, and marathons.

A guide for runners, with information on fitness, training, equipment, nutrition, and injuries, as well as special considerations for different types of runners.

Thirteen-year-old Theo, overweight and out of shape, finds that with his friend's support he just might be able to run in the race to raise money to help cancer patients like his aunt.

Recounts C. C. Pyle's 1928 foot race across America, describing the experiences of the 199 men who participated in the race, hoping to find fame and fortune at the finish line.

A guide to trail running that provides information on choosing the right gear, gaining confidence on the trail, training for any distance, following an optimal nutrition plan, staying safe in the wilderness, and other related topics.

Presents an overview and guide for women runners, discussing how to choose the best shoes and clothes, lose weight, prevent and treat injuries, train for distance running, eat for maximum energy, and improve self-confidence.