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Win a copy of ‘World in Union’ in the Rugby World Magazine competition
Rugby World Magazine is hosting a competition to win a copy of James Dixon’s fabulous new book on the Rugby World Cup – ‘World in Union: A History of the Rugby World Cup in XV Matches‘. They also feature a tantalising extract – this one focusing on France’s fractious build-up to their appearance in the 2011 final against New Zealand. Have a read – it’s a great taster of what this book has to offer. Read more…
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Expert Ski Advice at National Snow Show from author of ‘Ski A to Z’
Kimberley Kay – author of the wonderful book, ‘Ski A to Z’ – is speaking at the National Snow Show. Joined by author Caroline Elliott the pair will be providing their expert advice on ‘How to keep your family safe and enjoy the mountains’. Full details and times can be found HERE. Read more…
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SHERLOCK HOLMES – THE CASE OF THE OLYMPIC MARATHON
Wow! We love Roger Robinson’s running stories so much! Roger’s case of the Olympic marathon features in the latest addition of Sherlock Holmes Magazine (Issue 14, Autumn 2023) It’s an abbreviated version of the story Roger researches and tells of Arthur Conan Doyle at the 1908 Olympic marathon and the way he used it in a famous Holmes adventure. You can read the FULL version – along with no end of other absolutely fascinating running stories in Roger’s ‘Running Throughout Time: the Greatest Running Stories Ever Told‘. Read more…
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Meet James Dixon, author of ‘World in Union: A History of the Rugby World Cup in XV Matches’.
James shares with us how his incredible ‘World in Union’ came about. During the first Covid lockdown in 2020 World Rugby exploited their archive and made several classic Rugby World Cup encounters available to watch in full. It was manna from heaven for the sport starved. While watching the 1987 Rugby World Cup pool game between Canada and Tonga I was struck just how much rugby had changed in the intervening thirty or so years. Read more…
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The Intermediate Archer: Everything They Didn’t Tell You in the Beginner’s Course …
The Intermediate Archer is out now – and author Ben Hastings explains just why this book is needed and how it fills the resource gap for archers looking to develop their skills … “After I started archery, I had a LOT of questions. I had rented a bow, which was set up for me, and I rapidly found that I wanted the additional freedom of using my own and experimenting with changing settings. Read more…
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EAT TO WIN – out now!
Meet Laura Kealy … Today we are joined by Laura Kealy – author of ‘Eat to Win: Nutrition for Peak Performance in Female Team Sport Athletes‘ – out now! Laura is a health and performance nutritionist working with female team sport athletes. She is registered with the Association of Nutrition (ANutr) and the Sports and Exercise Nutrition Register (SENr). Since founding her company Bridge Nutrition in 2018, Laura has supported hundreds of female athletes, both amateur and elite, across a range of sports. Laura lives in Dublin, Ireland. Read more…
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Running Everest – book review
With this year’s Everest Marathon scheduled to take place on 29 May – we share Ultra Runner Magazine’s review of Holly Zimmermann’s book, Running Everest: Adventures at the Top of the World “If you’re looking for an honest and inspiring story of what can be achieved with a willing spirit, a shed load of planning, and a desire to push yourself further than you thought was possible, then this is the book for you. Read more…
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‘From Couch Potato to Endurance Athlete’ – out now!
Following her series of blog posts on reaching fitness, Hilary JM Topper wrote From Couch Potato to Endurance Athlete. She joins us as we celebrate UK release – and what an inspiration she is! You see, I was never an athlete in high school or college. I skied a little but never played any organized sports. To me gym and being athletic was a waste of time. “What is it going to do for me?” I used to say. I cut gym as much as possible and hung out in the smoking lounge instead. Read more…
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Ms.Magazine: Nancy talks women, sports, equality, progress & Gwen!
Nancy Jorgensen, co-author of Gwen Jorgensen: USA`s First Olympic Gold Medal Triathlete and Go Gwen, Go: A Family’s Journey to Olympic Gold has her piece in Ms. Read more…
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Ski A to Z makes a stunning display
What a stunning instore display for Ski A to Z – this picture was taken at Dicks Boardstore in Sheffield where there are signed copies available. Read more…