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1) Walking
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Walking is a lecture by Henry David Thoreau first delivered at the Concord Lyceum on April 23, 1851. It was written between 1851 and 1860, but parts were extracted from his earlier journals. Thoreau read the piece a total of ten times, more than any other of his lectures. "Walking" was first published as an essay in the Atlantic Monthly after his death in 1862. He considered it one of his seminal works, so much so, that he once wrote of the lecture,...
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A marathon renegade does not go against common practices for no good reason. A marathon renegade questions common practices and does what makes sense.
This book is for marathon veterans who are unhappy with aspects of their training and racing. It's for those who wonder whether popular advice for marathoners is correct.
For example, have you ever wondered whether you are hydrating too much? Have you failed year after year to get a negative split...
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There are teachable methods to help you to reach your goal to run or walk your first marathon or half marathon or to complete your next one faster.
Here is some of what you'll learn in this book:
* The seven "need" beliefs you should have about your endurance running or walking
* The "three-finger" way to crush fears and limiting beliefs about your endurance running or walking
* Three psychologically powerful ways to engage other people in support...
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"What is your biggest frustration as a runner or walker?" Ask other runners and walkers this question, and you will get answers such as speedwork, injury recovery, and hydrating properly. Gratitude Power for Runners and Walkers shows that gratitude is the fastest path to preventing or eliminating these and any other frustrations that you may face as a runner or walker. And author Kirk Mahoney teaches many lessons about gratitude in this powerful book,...
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Teach Yourself Evasive Wilderness Survival! Learn everything you need to survive in the wild while escaping your enemy. From stealth movement to covert shelters to finding food and water while on the run, and everything in between. Evasive survival is the hardest type of wilderness survival there is, and the best type to learn. Discover all the evasive survival skills you need, because if you can survive under these circumstances, you can survive...
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In The Scouting Guide to Hiking, current Scouts, Scout alumni, and readers interested in the outdoors are provided with time-tested advice on hiking and backpacking in the wilderness. Some practical tips include:
• How to choose the best gear.
• How to set up a campsite.
• How to interact safely with wildlife.
• How to properly read a map.
• How to forecast the weather.
• Learning practical navigation skills.
• And so much more!
Since...
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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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Perfect for first-time visitors, day hikers, and seasoned canyoneers alike, expert hiker John Annerino's Hiking the Grand Canyon is one of the most user-friendly and comprehensive guides to America's premier natural wonder and UNESCO World heritage Site.
* Fold-out map of Grand Canyon Trails
* Color photographs and historical black and white photos
* Vignettes of the Canyon's Native Peoples, explorers, and trail blazers
* Environment, geology, life...
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