Running & Being
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Written by the late, beloved Dr. George Sheehan, Running and Being tells of the author's midlife return to the world of exercise, play, and competition, in which he found "a world beyond sweat" that proved to be a source of great revelation and personal growth. But Running and Being focuses more on life than it does, specifically, on running. It provides an outline for a lifetime program of fitness and joy, showing how the body helps determine our mental and spiritual energies.
Drawing from the words and actions of the great athletes and thinkers throughout history, Dr. Sheehan ties it all together with his own philosophy on the importance of fitness and sport as well as his knowledge of training, injury prevention, and race competition. Above all, he describes what it means to experience the oneness of body and mind, of self and the universe. In this, he argues, we have the power to discover "the truth that makes men free".
©1978 The George Sheehan Trust; foreword copyright 2013 by Andrew Sheehan; introduction copyright 2013 by Kenny Moore (P)2017 TantorListeners also enjoyed...
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Gets you out and moving!
- By Edith Kirk Williams on 09-11-18
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14 Minutes
- A Running Legend's Life and Death and Life
- By: Alberto Salazar, John Brant
- Narrated by: Danny Pardo
- Length: 10 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 76
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Performance3.5 out of 5 stars 61
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Story4 out of 5 stars 60
14 Minutes is the memoir of Alberto Salazar, the most accomplished, charismatic, and controversial marathoner in history. The narrative follows Alberto's boyhood in New England, his rise to stardom at the University of Oregon, his dramatic victories in the New York City and Boston Marathons, his long malaise due to injuries, which resulted in a near-suicidal depression; his resurgence due to intense spiritual experiences and discipline; his close alliance with Phil Knight and the Nike corporation; and describes his numerous near-death experiences.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Terrible and Distracting Narration
- By Mark on 06-04-14
By: Alberto Salazar, and others
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Original Goodness
- A Commentary on the Beatitudes
- By: Eknath Easwaran
- Narrated by: Paul Bazely
- Length: 7 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 89
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 79
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Story5 out of 5 stars 77
Uncover the core of goodness within. Love, compassion, meaning, hope, and freedom from fear are not qualities we need to acquire. We simply need to uncover what we already have. "Original goodness" is Eknath Easwaran’s phrase for this spark of divinity hidden in every one of us, regardless of our personal liabilities or past mistakes. Commenting on the Beatitudes from the Sermon on the Mount, Easwaran shows how this spark of divinity can energize our lives - beginning with a simple method of meditation that gradually removes the conditioning that hides our native goodness.
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5 out of 5 stars
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life changing
- By Andrew F. on 07-07-20
By: Eknath Easwaran
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Iron War
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- By: Matt Fitzgerald
- Narrated by: Seth Michael Donsky
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- Unabridged
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Performance3.5 out of 5 stars 456
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 458
The 1989 Ironman World Championship was the greatest race ever in endurance sports. In a spectacular duel that became known as the Iron War, the world's two strongest athletes raced side by side at world-record pace for a grueling 139 miles. Driven by one of the fiercest rivalries in triathlon, Dave Scott and Mark Allen raced shoulder to shoulder through Ironman’s 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike race, and 26.2-mile marathon. After 8 punishing hours, both men would demolish the previous record - and cross the finish line a mere 58 seconds apart.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Fine Story....But the Narration!!!!
- By Gabriel on 01-15-14
By: Matt Fitzgerald
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Spartan Up!
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- By: Jeff O'Connell, Joe De Sena
- Narrated by: Christian Rummel
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- Unabridged
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,253
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,249
Twenty-six point two miles isn’t enough anymore. Obstacle course racing, which combines the endurance challenges of a marathon with the mind-bending rigors of overcoming obstacles along the way, is taking the world by storm. At the center of this phenomenon is Joe De Sena, the driving force behind the enormously popular Spartan Race. De Sena offers a simple philosophy: commit to a goal, put in the work, and get it done.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A different type of mindset
- By Barbara on 02-02-15
By: Jeff O'Connell, and others
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A Life Without Limits
- A World Champion's Journey
- By: Chrissie Wellington, Lance Armstrong - foreward
- Narrated by: Polly Lee, Chrissie Wellington
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- Unabridged
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 864
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 863
In 2007, Chrissie Wellington shocked the triathlon world by winning the Ironman World Championships in Hawaii. As a newcomer to the sport and a complete unknown to the press, Chrissie's win shook up the sport. A LIFE WITHOUT LIMITS is the story of her rise to the top, a journey that has taken her around the world, from a childhood in England, to the mountains of Nepal, to the oceans of New Zealand, and the trails of Argentina, and first across the finish line.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Chrissie winning, on repeat
- By Mona on 03-13-13
By: Chrissie Wellington, and others
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Walking
- One Step at a Time
- By: Erling Kagge, Becky L. Crook - translator
- Narrated by: Atli Gunnarsson
- Length: 2 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 72
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 66
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 64
A lyrical account of an activity that is essential for our sanity, equilibrium, and well-being, from the author of Silence.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A delightful and essential book
- By Yogans on 05-02-19
By: Erling Kagge, and others
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The Tao Made Easy
- Timeless Wisdom to Navigate a Changing World
- By: Alan Cohen
- Narrated by: Alan Cohen
- Length: 10 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 218
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 194
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Story5 out of 5 stars 193
In this radically illuminating audiobook, Alan Cohen delves into one of the world’s most venerated wisdom texts for answers and brings the lofty and enigmatic concepts of the Tao Te Ching down to earth in fresh, easy-to-grasp language with practical, personal examples we can use to uplift our daily lives.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Captivating
- By Casey on 10-04-18
By: Alan Cohen
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Meditations from the Mat
- Daily Reflections on the Path of Yoga
- By: Rolf Gates, Katrina Kenison
- Narrated by: Kevin Kenerly
- Length: 12 hrs and 47 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 155
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 129
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Story5 out of 5 stars 123
As more and more people in the West pursue yoga in its various forms, whether at traditional centers, in the high-powered atmosphere of sports clubs, or on their own, they begin to realize that far from being just another exercise routine, yoga is a discipline of the body and the mind. The 365 meditations included in this book offer a way to integrate the mindfulness that yoga teaches into everyday life.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Very insightful
- By MikeSm on 01-11-16
By: Rolf Gates, and others
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Already Here
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- Narrated by: Leo Galland M.D.
- Length: 4 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 178
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 151
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 153
Already Here tells of the death of Leo Galland's son, Christopher, at age 22; the direct visual evidence Christopher showed Leo that our souls do go on; and the communications from Christopher's spirit that changed Leo's understanding of life and its meaning. In life, Christopher was a brain-damaged special-needs child who challenged everyone he knew with unpredictable behavior and uncanny insights. After his death, he revealed to Leo the real purpose of his life, as a spiritual guide who taught others by confounding their assumptions and expectations.
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5 out of 5 stars
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I needed this book. thanks Doctor.
- By Anonymous User on 08-08-18
By: Leo Galland M.D.
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Hell on Two Wheels
- By: Amy Snyder
- Narrated by: Sheila Stasack
- Length: 9 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 104
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 96
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Story4 out of 5 stars 94
Three-time Ironman finisher Amy Snyder takes the wraps off the best kept secret in the sports world, the Race Across America (RAAM), a bicycle race like no other. Unlike its famous cousin the Tour de France, RAAM is much crazier, more gothic, and even savage: Once the gun goes off the clock doesn't stop, and the first rider to complete the prescribed 3,000-mile route is the victor. In Hell on Two Wheels, Snyder follows a group of athletes before, during, and after the 2009 RAAM.
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3 out of 5 stars
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A documentary of the toughest bike race
- By James on 12-19-13
By: Amy Snyder
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Two Hours
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- By: Ed Caesar
- Narrated by: Fajer Al-Kaisi
- Length: 7 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 88
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 78
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 78
Two hours to cover 26 miles and 385 yards. Its running's Everest, a feat once seen as impossible for the human body. Now we can glimpse the mountaintop. The sub-two-hour marathon requires an exceptional feat of speed, mental strength, and endurance. The pioneer will have to endure more, live braver, plan better, and be luckier than any who has run before. Ed Caesar takes us into the world of elite runners: the greatest marathoners on Earth.
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5 out of 5 stars
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I liked it!
- By Amazon Customer on 05-07-16
By: Ed Caesar
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The Art of Manliness - Manvotionals
- Timeless Wisdom and Advice on Living the 7 Manly Virtues
- By: Brett McKay, Kate McKay
- Narrated by: Stephen Hoye
- Length: 8 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 202
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 177
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 175
What makes a man manly? Master the art of manliness by learning about the seven manly virtues in this essential guide from authors Brett and Kate McKay. Each chapter covers one of the seven virtues and is packed with the best classic advice ever written down for men.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Just Quotes, No Content. Save Your Credit!
- By chris on 10-28-13
By: Brett McKay, and others
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Strength in the Storm
- By: Eknath Easwaran
- Narrated by: Paul Bazely
- Length: 51 mins
- Abridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 156
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 121
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 124
Stress and anxiety affect many of us as we struggle with work pressures, money worries, strained relationships, and the nagging sense that life may be running out of our control. But in the midst of chaos, we can find balance, peace, and wisdom, Easwaran says, if we learn to steady our minds. It’s a simple idea, but one that runs deep - a truly calm mind can weather any storm.
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5 out of 5 stars
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The Beauty Of Being In The Present Moment
- By Sara on 08-23-16
By: Eknath Easwaran
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The Great Work of Your Life
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- By: Stephen Cope
- Narrated by: Kevin M. Connolly
- Length: 9 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 500
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 422
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Story5 out of 5 stars 419
To know your true calling - your dharma, as the yogis say - is perhaps the greatest desire within each of us. And yet, few can say we know our purpose with absolute certainty. Fortunately, there is a time-tested guide - an ancient map - for discovering and fulfilling your unique calling. In The Great Work of Your Life, Stephen Cope walks you through each step of the journey.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Jungian Zen Psychoanalytical Retired Meditation Teacher
- By Glenn Guillory, SFO on 06-13-20
By: Stephen Cope
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A Life Worth Breathing
- A Yoga Master's Handbook of Strength, Grace, and Healing
- By: Max Strom
- Narrated by: Max Strom
- Length: 7 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 621
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 536
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 529
We can do more with this life. We all know it, we all wish for it, but just how to do itthat eludes us. In his new book, A Life Worth Breathing, internationally renowned yoga teacher and spiritual philosopher Max Strom shows us the way. His groundbreaking book reaches past expected dogma in a language that is vital, inspired, and accessible. Strom leads us on a journey of self-discovery as we excavate our past in order to have a better understanding of our present.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A true teacher.
- By Bend Yoga on 02-22-15
By: Max Strom
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The Power of Kindness 10th Anniversary Edition
- The Unexpected Benefits of Leading a Compassionate Life
- By: Piero Ferrucci
- Narrated by: Mitch Horowitz
- Length: 7 hrs and 54 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 55
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 53
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Story5 out of 5 stars 52
When The Power of Kindness first appeared in 2006 it thrilled and challenged listeners with one audacious promise: Your acts of generosity and decency are the secret to a fuller, more satisfying life. Kindness is not some squishy virtue but the very key to your own happiness. With nearly 125,000 copies sold, we're celebrating the book's tenth anniversary with this new edition, featuring a complete new chapter by Piero Ferrucci on the theme of "Harmlessness", which joins his other chapters on virtues such as "Honesty", "Warmth", and "Loyalty".
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5 out of 5 stars
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Life changing
- By Leslie Alonso on 08-05-24
By: Piero Ferrucci
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What Makes Olga Run?
- The Mystery of the 90-Something Track Star and What She Can Teach Us about Living Longer, Happier Lives
- By: Bruce Grierson
- Narrated by: Sean Pratt
- Length: 8 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 77
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 66
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 64
In What Makes Olga Run? Bruce Grierson explores what the wild success of a 94-year-old track star can tell us about how our bodies and minds age. Olga Kotelko is not your average 94-year-old. She not only looks and acts like a much younger woman, she holds over 23 world records in track and field, 17 in her current 90 to 95 category. Convinced that this remarkable woman could help unlock many of the mysteries of aging, Grierson set out to uncover what it is that's driving Olga.
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5 out of 5 stars
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I can't stop talking about this book
- By David Shear on 05-27-14
By: Bruce Grierson
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 231
Part narrative, part practical, this adventure takes you to the foothills of Ethiopia and the ‘town of runners’; to the training grounds of world-record-holding marathon runners in Kenya; racing across the Arctic Circle and the mountains of Europe, through the sweltering sands of the Sahara and the hostility of a winter traverse of the Pennine Way, to witness the incredible natural movement of runners in these environments.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Fantastic
- By Catherine Kenny on 08-24-20
By: Shane Benzie, and others
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Running on Empty
- An Ultramarathoner’s Story of Love, Loss, and a Record-Setting Run Across America
- By: Marshall Ulrich
- Narrated by: Adam Verner
- Length: 7 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 141
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 124
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The ultimate endurance athlete, Marshall Ulrich has run more than 100 foot races averaging over 100 miles each, completed 12 expedition-length adventure races, and ascended the seven summits - including Mount Everest. Yet, his run from California to New York - the equivalent of running two marathons and a 10k every day for nearly two months straight - proved to be his most challenging effort yet. In Running on Empty, he shares the gritty backstory of his run and the excruciating punishments he endured on the road.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Selfish man, lacking insight
- By Amanda M. on 09-11-20
By: Marshall Ulrich
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Reborn on the Run
- My Journey from Addiction to Ultramarathons
- By: Catra Corbett, Dan England
- Narrated by: Allyson Ryan
- Length: 7 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
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Aside from her rock star looks, Catra Corbett is a standout in the running world on her accomplishments alone. And, unbelievably, she's also a former meth addict. After two years of addiction, Catra is busted while selling, and a night in jail is enough to set her straight. She gives up drugs and moves back home with her mother, abandoning her friends, her boyfriend, and the lifestyle that she came to depend on. Her only clean friend pushes her to train for a 10K with him, and surprisingly, she likes it and decides to run her first marathon after that.
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2 out of 5 stars
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No flow
- By Andrew on 12-16-18
By: Catra Corbett, and others
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Choosing to Run
- A Memoir
- By: Des Linden, Bonnie D. Ford - contributor
- Narrated by: Des Linden
- Length: 5 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 315
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 278
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 277
When Des woke up on April 16, 2018, the morning of the Boston Marathon, it was 39 degrees and raining, with high, gusty winds. The weather didn’t bother her. In fact, she thought it might be a blessing. She was far from peak form—recovering from illness and questioning her running future—and didn’t expect much of herself that day. But as she ticked off mile after mile in the brutal conditions, passing familiar landmarks on the course she knew and loved, something shifted. Opportunity unexpectedly presented itself. Des tapped into her inner strength and found a reason to race.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Not great
- By Anonymous User on 04-26-23
By: Des Linden, and others
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The Ultra Mindset
- By: Travis Macy, John Hanc
- Narrated by: Brian Hutchison
- Length: 7 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 860
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 761
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 761
Travis Macy has summited glacial peaks in the French Alps, rappelled into limestone caves in China, and raced through parched deserts in Utah. In 2013 he famously won the Leadman Series, a combination of nearly 300 miles of high-altitude trail running and mountain biking over the course of five epic endurance races. Macy achieved all of these victories without elite professional training or even exceptional strength, speed, or flexibility.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Great Advice
- By thomas on 05-04-15
By: Travis Macy, and others
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Choose Strong
- The Choice That Changes Everything
- By: Sally McRae
- Narrated by: Sally McRae, Eddie McRae
- Length: 4 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 342
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 327
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Story5 out of 5 stars 327
Honest, relatable, and raw, every listener will connect with Sally’s story and see how they too can overcome even the most difficult situations in life and sport. Choose Strong is a story for everyone from every age and walk of life looking to live their strongest life.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Part I
- By Soren on 11-13-24
By: Sally McRae
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Run Elite
- Train and Think Like the Greatest Runners of All Time
- By: Andrew Snow
- Narrated by: Andrew Snow
- Length: 7 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 81
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 75
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Story5 out of 5 stars 75
Discover the blueprint used by Olympic gold medalists and world record holders to achieve their best performances. Andrew Snow, a powerhouse in the running community with over 27 years of experience offers his highly acclaimed, results-proven triphasic model that runners have used to set lifetime PRs from the 5K to the marathon in as little as three months—even in their 40s and 50s!
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5 out of 5 stars
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Run like an elite
- By Jessica on 07-25-24
By: Andrew Snow
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The Longest Race
- Inside the Secret World of Abuse, Doping, and Deception on Nike's Elite Running Team
- By: Kara Goucher, Mary Pilon
- Narrated by: Kara Goucher, Mary Pilon
- Length: 8 hrs and 48 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 611
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 563
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Story5 out of 5 stars 564
Kara Goucher grew up with Olympic dreams. She excelled at running from a young age and was offered a Nike sponsorship deal when she graduated from college. Then in 2004, she was invited to join a secretive, lavishly funded new team, dubbed the Nike Oregon Project. Coached by distance running legend Alberto Salazar, it seemed like the opportunity of a lifetime. Kara was soon winning a World Championship medal, going to the Olympics, and standing on the podium at the New York and Boston marathons, just like her coach. But behind the scenes, Salazar was hiding dark secrets.
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5 out of 5 stars
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I won’t be purchasing any more Nike products:
- By Peter on 12-03-23
By: Kara Goucher, and others
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- Peter Ping Liu
- 10-04-24
Inspiring and Entertaining
The author articulated very clearly the joy and meaning of running as a human. Totally enjoyed it.
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- Ruben Serrato
- 10-31-18
Strange book but many good insights
Not well organized. Sheehan is all over the place. Preachy in tone. Feels more like a homily at mass than a book about running. All that said, lots of great insights from one of the most preeminent minds in sports. So the nuggets are worth the drudgery of the listen even though it would be silly to give this five stars. Like a bad run, I was glad when it was over but feel better off for the experience anyway:)
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- john reardon
- 02-18-18
timeless wisdom.
start to finish lessons the whole way. a must read for everyone. not just athletes!!!Mahalo for a new teacher.
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- Charles West
- 07-03-18
Great book of introspection
Great view on life and body and the importance of play. I would disagree with absolutism he grants somatisism, but spot on in all other areas.
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- Jambix
- 09-15-19
Profound writing. Pedantic performance.
Great book. Terrific content. Many interesting insights. The vocal performance had a tone that sounded slightly condescending. (assuming unintentional) I used to read Sheehan's articles in Runner's World magazine. I believe the author originally offered this work with more humility and introspection intended. Reading Sheehan always inspired me. Hearing his words read by someone else sort of annoyed me because it wasn't the same as reading them. I believe the reading versus audible experience of this work are two different experiences.
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- Anne
- 05-03-19
Way overrated
Not much about running. It’s mainly philosophy, with a weird theory about body type, and it’s all for men.
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