In September 1996 a Frenchman, so little known in English football that fans asked “Arsène Who?”, walked into Arsenal. In the subsequent 22 years as manager he transformed the club. A total renovation
Pilates for Pregnancy covers the fundamentals of Pilates and includes a progressive Pilates program tailored for each trimester--focusing on pelvic floor and abdominal strength, posture and health &am
The “perfect” run can be elusive, but this practical guide will ensure you find it time and time again and boost your running performance in the process.At some point in every runner’s career they exp
Today the top flight of English football is inescapable: a multi-billion-pound, star-studded beast shrieking from our screens and newspapers seven days a week and presented as the be-all and end-all o
This expert guide to competitive ultra-distance cycling is all riders need to cycle a very long way, fast.Ultra-distance events are among some of the greatest challenges a cyclist can face, with rider
Cyclocross is no longer cycling's hidden gem. Its rapid growth in the USA and UK means this intense and dramatic sport is exploding into the mainstream. With a season running from September to Februar
A delightful celebration of cycling from renowned cartoonist and multiple-bike owner Dave Walker. With over 100 full-page cartoons that give an affectionate take on cycling in all its different forms,
Once upon a time football was run by modest local businessmen. Today it is the plaything of billionaire oligarchs, staggeringly wealthy from oil and gas, from royalty, or from murkier sources. But who
HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) is the No. 1 fitness trend and fast becoming the mainstream method for improving cardiovascular performance and radically changing body composition. This book a
Barry Sheene is arguably the greatest British motorcycle racing rider of all time. A chancer, lovable rogue and the leading sports star of his era, adored by the public and press alike, he won two wor
These days, swimming may seem like the most egalitarian of pastimes, open to anyone with a swimsuit--but this wasn't always the case. In the 19th century, swimming was exclusively the domain of men, a
The days of racing by feel and pure emotion are a thing of the past. So says Chris Boardman during a recent interview with James Witts, author ofThe Science of the Tour de France. Nowadays it's all ab
From fantastic running quotes ("How do you know if someone ran a marathon? Don't worry, they'll tell you." -Jimmy Fallon) and hilarious spectator signs ("Worst parade ever!") to witty profiles of diff
How to get the most out of your cycling training--the tricks of the trade from the inimitable Graeme Obree.No one but Graeme Obree has the clarity of vision to get to the heart of the problem of how t
Whether you're training for an ultra-distance event or just looking to improve your performance as you jog in the park, this book will help you achieve your running goals. This is the ultimate sports
An exploration of the transformative power of running--and it can be the key to unlocking resilience we never knew we had. With a foreword by Dean Karnazes.Outrunning the Demons is an in-depth explora
A fascinating insight into the psychology behind elite-level sports.Mind Games discusses concepts used in sports psychology in a way that is understandable to the watching public, sports fans, and spo
