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Filbert Bayi, the athletics legend – is here!
Today we welcome legendary runner, Filbert Bayi as we celebrate publication of his autobiography ‘Catch Me If You Can: Revolutionizing My Sport, Breaking World Records and Creating a Legacy for Tanzania’. Filbert Bayi’s blistering pace energised running in the 1970s, leading to his becoming the first Black man to hold the mile and 1500m world records. He earned the first Olympic medal ever for Tanzania. But who is the man behind that run and behind ongoing efforts to improve his country? Filbert with Mara Yamouchi in Birmingham, celebrating publication Welcome Filbert! Q. Read more…
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Commonwealth Games press conference – Filbert Bayi
‘Athletics Legend’ Filbert Bayi was in the line-up at yesterday’s Commonwealth Games press conference. Photo courtesy of Athletics Weekly Filbert said in the accompanying press release, “I am excited to be back at the Commonwealth Games and looking forward to seeing some amazing athletes over the coming days. As I have been reflecting on my own career in my new book Catch Me If You Can, the 1,500m at the Commonwealth Games in Christchurch in 1974 stands out as a truly special moment. Read more…
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Mara Yamauchi on Dan Wootton Tonight
Mara was on GB News last night chatting to Dan Wooton. Read more…
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Mara’s Marathon Wisdom …
It’s an absolute privilege to be joined today by Mara Yamauchi as she celebrates publication of her debut book … Marathon Wisdom! I am thrilled that my first book, Marathon Wisdom: An Elite Athlete’s Insights on Running and Life, has been published my Meyer & Meyer Sport this week! At age 11, I decided that I wanted to become a world-class athlete and sporting champion. At age 35, I finally stood on the start line of the Women’s Marathon at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. It took me 24 years to realise my childhood dream. Read more…
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US Book Tour Dates Announced
Author Hilary Topper will be doing a US book tour, presenting her soon-to-be-released book, From Couch Potato to Endurance Athlete The book is available for pre-order now and will be released in the US in August, with UK release to follow. For those who have ever thought they were too old or too unfit to finish a triathlon, From Couch Potato to Endurance Athlete will prove that it is never too late to compete! This is a story about overcoming life’s obstacles—from injury and business trouble to grief and loss and everything in between. Read more…
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Filbert Bayi’s book features in Athletics Weekly
There’s a great extract from Filbet Bayi’s new book ‘Catch Me If You Can’ in the Commonwealth Games special preview edition of Athletics Weekly. ‘Changing Racing Forever’ highlights that incredible 1974 1500m race at Christchurch. Catch Me If You Can: Revolutionizing My Sport, Breaking World Records and Creating a Legacy for Tanzania is out now and available through all good book stores and online retailers. Read more…
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Mara Yamauchi talks about Marathon Wisdom in Trail Running Magazine
There’s a great piece from Mara Yamauchi in the latest edition of Trail Running Magazine. Mara, who commentates on the Marathon at the Commonwealth Games this weekend, talks about the incredible Laveredo Ultra Trail race – and of coursse her fabulous debut book, Marathon Wisdom. Read more…
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Ski A to Z book signing
You absolutely don’t want to miss this event! The fabulous Kimberley Kay is on hand at the British Schools Indoor Open Championships – supported by Snowsport England – on 20 June where she will be signing books and chatting to schools about how her brilliant book, Ski A to Z can help pupils, parents and teachers to prepare for ski trips with school, and to have a great foundation in skiing. Read more…
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Meet Lee Waddington and his Framework to Freedom!
Redefine Coaching & Athlete Development in Sports: The Framework to Freedom Method That Develops Strong Athletes and Outstanding Individuals – is out and we celebrate with author, Lee Waddington … Welcome Lee! Lee Waddington Q. So tell us – that’s all a bit of a mouthful – what’s the book actually about? 🙂 A. Redefine Coaching & Athlete Development in Sports is the first book to combine academic research, professional experience, and applied practice to redefine the way in which sports coaching is delivered and how athletes are developed. Read more…
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‘SCOREBOARD SOCCER’ – THE BOOK! – IS OUT NOW!
Welcome David Baird! David Baird, author of Scoreboard Soccer: Creating the Environment to Develop Young Players joins us today as we celebrate publication. Distribution issues outside of our control have been causing havoc – but you can get your copy NOW!! Scoreboard Soccer: Creating the Environment to Develop Young Players – complete with foreword from Kevin Keegan Congratulations David! Please tell us a little more about the Scoreboard Soccer concept and what led to its development The development derives from all the way back to when I played football. Read more…