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Trods en brutal opvækst lykkedes det David Goggins at overvinde sine egne begrænsninger. Her viser han dig, hvordan du også kan opnå meget mere, end du nogensinde troede muligt. Men der er ingen genveje, kun hårdt arbejde og barsk selvindsigt. ”Det her er ikke en selvhjælpsbog. Det er...

David Goggins voksede op i fattigdom, blev mobbet i skolen og fik tæsk af sin far. Da han som 23-årig vejede 140 kilo, besluttede han sig for at tage ansvar for sit eget liv. Med en uhørt vilje og selvdisciplin kom han i topform og skabte sig en militær karriere uden sidestykke. Her...

Workers for the field is a collection of devotional thoughts specifically focusing on working dogs. In this book, you will find real life stories that appeal to hunters, trainers and dog handlers. The stories will help the listener enhance their appreciation for “man’s best friend” well helping foster clarity in their relationship with the one who created them. From eating poo to patrolling the hard to keep unwanted pests out of their domain, the listener will identify with the common interactions most everyone has with our furry friends and beloved hunting partners.

Full of incredible characters, amazing athletic achievements, cutting-edge science, and, most of all, pure inspiration, Born to Run is an epic adventure that began with one simple question: Why does my foot hurt? In search of an answer, Christopher McDougall sets off to find a tribe of the world's greatest distance runners and learn their secrets - and in the process shows us that everything we thought we knew about running is wrong.

BECOMING SPARTANTHE WORLD IS ADDICTED TO THE “FRICTIONLESS.” We worship seamless transactions, effortless growth, and climate-controlled comfort. But comfort is a slow-acting poison for resilience. While the rest of the world looked for the easy way out, the architects of the Spartan movement were looking for the hardest way in. BECOMING SPARTAN is the raw, tactical history of how a fire-breathing visionary and an intrepid navigator built the world’s leading obstacle racing company–from a $100,000 napkin plan to a global movement destined for the Olympic stage.

This personal, day-by-day chronicle takes the reader along every step of an Everest climb. A must for climbing enthusiasts, lovers of adventure, and extreme sport junkies; the closing chapters will leave you breathless. There is but one aim: the summit, the summit of Mount Everest. What starts...

Our public lands are the places we go for relief from modern society and to know ourselves better. They are also the economic basis for one of our nations strongest economic pillars: the outdoor recreation industry. Every day, we face severe news reports of the state of climate change. All the while our current Supreme Court is rolling back clean air standards as the former administration did their best to dismantle our clean water laws and weaken protections on our treasured public lands.

Do you love cars? Do you love interesting stories about start-ups? Do you love crazy stories about founders and their ups and downs? If so, this book, and the books in this series, are for YOU.

One of the world’s most well-traveled rock climbers, Clune takes us on an up-close journey though the evolution of the sport over the decades. From his home turf in the Gunks of New York State, to cliffs in far flung regions of the planet, Clune brings to life hilarious and sometimes horrifying escapades while he tests his mettle. Along the way, he deftly illustrates the changes that morphed rock climbing from a dirtbag activity for somewhat eccentric people to today’s Olympic sport status for its most dedicated practitioners.

Uma historia Brasileira sobre um pescador pobre, o gigante do rio e as aventuras do filho mais novo do pescador que se torna num garoto bonito e fortunato.

The Norwegian explorer, philosopher and acclaimed writer tells of his historic 58-day journey to the North Pole on skis in this provocative memoir that is a profound meditation on nature and the history of explorers' obsession. The North Pole looms large in our collective psyche—the ultimate...

Climbing over adversity. In her groundbreaking memoir, Another Step Up the Mountain, Dianette tells of her unique experiences climbing the Seven Summits, participating in adventure races (including four Eco-Challenges and ultra marathons around the world), as she raised three wonderful children. Trying to survive a tumultuous marriage, Dianette felt empty and unhappy. However, everything changed when she discovered adventure racing. 

This program is read by the author, who is one of the most dynamic, inspiring, larger-than-life keynote speakers in the world, having shared his astonishing story in 50 different countries across the globe reaching millions of people The ultimate guide to mental toughness by James “Iron...

Life can change in an instant. For twenty-year-old Aaron Baker, not only did a neck injury leave him paralyzed from the chin down—it also nearly killed him. The doctors told him he'd never feed himself again. Until he did. Instead of giving up, Aaron went all in and rebelliously achieved things he was told would never be possible. The Rebellious Recovery follows Aaron on a mind-expanding, odds-defying journey from quadriplegic to inspirational figure riding a bicycle across the country twice training for the Paralympics, starting a business and a family, and more.

The longer the distance run, the more women have an edge over their male competitors. Yet, the longer the distance, the less likely women are to start the race. In this engrossing personal account, writer and sport scientist Jen Benson looks at the science and hidden history of ultramarathon...

If you want a fairy tale ending, listen to Snow White. If you want to know what it’s like to dream big, fail hard, get up again, and feel crushing defeat even as you finally taste victory—UNTETHERED is for you. Four years after his 2018 Trans Canada run crashes and burns, four-time champion ultrarunner Dave Proctor returns with a fierce resolve to conquer 7000+ kilometres, a 30-year-old record and his own personal demons.

Why isn't there a professional level of competition for martial arts point fighting? A league with the standardization of rules, and points on a national or world level? A league with teams, franchise teams with owners, as in other major league sports? A national or world organization at which point martial artists can aspire to participate? Why hasn't someone started this? Why hasn't this happened? Well, that's exactly what Taking on the NFL with Pro Teams KumiteSport is all about.

"Ein vermessenes Vorhaben, eigentlich. Wäre da nicht Deichmanns Vorgeschichte." (Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung) "Jonas Deichmann erfüllt sich mit seiner Tour zwischen Atlantik und Pazifik seinen ganz eigenen amerikanischen Traum." (stern) 120 Marathons in 100 Tagen: Inspiriert von seinem...

ER doctor and ultramarathoner, Dr. Russ Reinbolt invites you on a transformative journey that transcends the boundaries of ordinary living in his debut book, In Pursuit of Extreme Greatness. In a world where average is often the accepted norm, this book challenges the status quo and beckons you to explore the extraordinary potential within. As you navigate through the pages, you’ll be introduced to the P2D2 pillars—a transformative framework meticulously designed to guide you toward Extreme Greatness.

Packed with intrigue, high-stakes schemes, and adrenalin-fueled action on-and-off the track, the brilliant and gripping inside story of Formula One’s most fascinating, swagger-rich, and win-at-all-costs team, Red Bull, now celebrating its twentieth anniversary. A propulsive, dramatic thrill...