The Winners of America's Triple Crown of Horse Racing
In more than a century of American Thoroughbred racing, only thirteen horses have won the Triple Crown--the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes, and the Belmont Stakes..Veteran turf writer and racing historian Edward L. Bowen takes us through the rich history of one of the most formidable and exciting challenges in all of sport.
Scientists often test the claims of astrology. Efforts to prove the claims fall short. The one exception, according to backers of astrology, is the work of Michel and Francoise Gauquelin. This title presents a study that examines the birth data for 1,066 French sports champions culled from two leading Who's Who anthologies focusing on athletes.
The 1950s marked a transformative period in postwar American history. In baseball, one dynasty was the story during the decade. The New York Yankees played in eight World Series from 1950 to 1959, winning six of them. David Fischer brings expertise and a knack for great story-telling to the most dominant decade in the annals of sport.
Practices for Strong and Balanced Hiking, Climbing, Paddling, and Cyclin
A brief introduction to yoga and the eight limbs will be followed by alignment, breathing and then postures specifically for outdoor activities. Activities covered will include hiking, cycling, climbing, and paddling. Specific poses and practice flows will be outlined as well as meditations, breath work and syncing with nature's rhythms. Leave no ......
Runners will learn to optimize fuel training with plant-based nutrition, harness the power of their minds, and perform at their best while discovering the joy of running at any age.
The most comprehensive guide available. In depth descriptions for everymajor surf break in Australia
This guide will get you to all those places and provide you with plenty of essential information and a good laugh along the way.
In-depth wave descriptions for every major surf break in Australia. A comprehensive accommodation, food and party guide, as well as flat day fun activities. Surf survival techniques, road-trip planning.
This is the official World Athletics (WA) Track & Field book and the most comprehensive guide on track & field currently available. The book outlines the cross-disciplinary aspects of training in detail and presents the information as small training theory which can enhance understanding of the special training and movement theory.
