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100 short runs—ranging from 1 to 10 miles—ideal for beginners and experienced runners alike and travelling through beautiful countryside of all kinds, from ancient woodland and meadows studded with wildflowers to rugged headlands with uninterrupted views of the sea. From ancient woodland to wildflower blanketed meadows, lace up your trainers and explore the British countryside in 100 short runs. Following on from the National Trust's bestselling...
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"Whether it's jumping in puddles with Tata in the rain, greeting the neighborhood cat on the quiet back streets with Gogo, or holding hands with Mama while rushing to make the bell, walking to school with family is the best. But nothing is better than walking to school with Papa. From high above, resting on Papa's shoulders, all of the town is in perfect view, and Papa always says 'I love you' when he says goodbye. A sweet ode to fatherhood and the...
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From prehistory to the present day, take a grand tour of world events at eye-level perspective with accounts that combine knowledgeable commentary with practical detail. You may even be inspired to lace up your own boots! From geologic upheavals and mad kings to trade routes and saints' ways, this book relates the tales behind the top 500 walks that have shaped our society. It's easy to imagine travelling back in time as you read about convicts and...
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Blaise sets off to celebrate her 50th birthday to give gratitude for her life, a walk of 50-days for fifty-years, following the Way of St James in the north of Spain.
What Blaise learns on the Camino de Santiago is gradual, just like the step-by-step journey of over 800 kilometers by foot. With each passing day, the pilgrimage brings more knowledge and understanding into her heart. Beliefs she's always carried blossom into truths that remain with...
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Since 1986, Jerry Schad's Afoot and Afield: San Diego County has been the premier trail guide for hikers, backpackers, and mountain bikers. It describes routes ranging from brief, family-friendly hikes to multiple-day overnight trips in remote regions of the backcountry, providing equal weight to the scenic and recreational value of each trip. Each route features at least one or more significant botanical, cultural, or geological highlight with detailed...
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In the early twentieth century, while young men were flocking to explore the beauty of the American wilderness, their female counterparts were typically relegated to the domestic sphere. But as the fight for equality of the sexes strengthened, so too did the feminine desire to discover the wilderness. In On the Trail, pioneering outdoorswomen Adelia and Lina Beard answer that call with a hiking and camping guide for women. Written specifically for...
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And, just like that I've a new moniker, widow. Instantly I'm exiled to a strange foreign country. What I had believed to be a lifetime visa to happiness has been revoked and it seems as if I will never get my passport back to normality.'
When Claire Russell lost her husband 10 days before Christmas, her life was, torn apart. Morning rituals, shared jokes, annual traditions, the cornerstones of a life well-lived, vanished in a cruel, heartbreaking...
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BRENDAN LEONARD HATES RUNNING. He hates it so much that he once logged fifty-two marathon-length runs in fifty-two weeks. Now he's sharing everything he's learned about the sport so that you can hate it too.
Packed with wisdom, humor, attitude, tips, and quotes-and more than sixty illuminating charts-I Hate Running and You Can Too delivers a powerful message of motivation from a truly relatable mentor.
Leonard nails the love-hate relationship...
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Many work hard on good posture and better walking and running alignment, but it's critical to understand how what you put on your feet each day can play a bigger role in the function of your feet, ankles, knees, hips, and spine than you might realize.
By applying the principles in this book, you will be able to restore your foundation and prevent dysfunction. ―Ray McClanahan, DPM, inventor of Correct Toes
Biomechanist and author of Simple Steps...
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Everything we use started life in the earth, as a rock or a mineral vein, a layer of an ancient seabed, or the remains of a long-extinct volcano.
Humanity's ability to fashion nature to its own ends is by no means a new phenomenon. Rocks rich in silica were made into flints in the Stone Age, transformed into stained glass in medieval times, and are now extracted for silicon chips. Our trick of turning rocks rich in malachite and chalcopyrite into...
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Do you ever covet those individuals who are ace athletes without showing up to put any type of effort right into it whatsoever?
Without the right tools as well as details, it can take you years to determine the tricks to accomplishing peak performance. As opposed to investing a ton of money on so-called specialists or knocking yourself out with the old trial and error method, there is a less complicated method to find out how to accomplish success...
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How to train yourself to be conscious and aware so that any walk anywhere can become a journey of self-development and spiritual renewal.
In following the footsteps of medieval pilgrims on ancient paths, countless modern-day seekers have rediscovered purpose and meaning. Reino Gevers reveals why deep walking is one of the best and most underrated forms of exercise, boosting the quality of life on many levels. In taking time out for mindful walking,...
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Are you a first-timer about to take your inaugural trek? Are you veteran hiker looking to be even more efficient when enjoying the sport you love? Are you someone in between? Then look no further than expert trekker Ann Brown's Hike Smart, the definitive guide to efficient and enjoyable hiking for all levels of experience.
Compiling knowledge from over thirty years of hiking, Hike Smart includes hundreds of tips, tactics, and techniques all aimed...
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With information on transport links, facilities, local attractions, and fun stuff for the kids, along with maps of each route, this is the perfect guide for exploring Britain's countryside and discovering your new favourite walk. The National Trust cares for some of the most spectacular countryside in Britain. This guide features 100 walks from across the country, from the ancient majesty of Avebury's stone circle and the wonder of Giant's Causeway...
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Whether you have lost a dream or a dearly loved one this is a must-have companion for the tangled trails of grief. - Sharon Hersh, MA, LPC
Readers find themselves having to grieve. How will they grieve well?
Walking Through the Valley is a devotional with extras, a friend, who comes alongside readers right, where they are in the grieving process. It introduces them to walking as a tool for grieving and helps them walk through that long valley.
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Across the country, more than 1600 unused railroad corridors have been converted to level, public, multiuse trails, where people can enjoy a fitness run, a leisurely bike ride, or a stroll with the family. In this updated guide in the popular series, the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy presents the finest rail-trails plus other great multiuse trails in three Midwestern states. Rail-Trails Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio covers more than 70 trails in the region....
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Sophie Glovier is an author and environmental advocate who is passionate about the preservation of open space and the importance of connecting people to nature. She is a member of the Princeton Environmental Commission and has served as a board member of D&R Greenway Land Trust, Friends of Princeton Open Space, and The Stony Brook Millstone Watershed Association.
This is an attractive, pocket-friendly guide to walks on sixteen of the best trails...
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First published in 1935, this book takes a detailed look at Cannock Chase, an area of countryside in Staffordshire, England. It examines the beauties and deep history of this ancient area of England, as well as providing anecdotes of notable events related to Cannock Chase. Highly recommended for those with an interest in the history of this beautiful area of England. Contents include: "The Friendship of Cannock Chase", "Jim and Joe See Wonders",...
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This book is not just about weight loss, but also about improving your mental and physical health. By reading this book, you will gain practical tools and tips to help you on your journey towards a healthier and happier life.So, if you want to lose weight and improve your overall well-being, join us on this empowering journey of self-discovery and transformation. Let this book motivate you to become the best version of yourself.The book follows the...
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