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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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‘Gwen Jorgensen: USA’s First Olympic Gold Medal Triathlete’ – is here!
We are celebrating the release of ‘Gwen Jorgensen: USA’s First Olympic Gold Medal Triathlete’ – and guess who’s here chatting with us? Gwen joins us today along with Nancy and Elizabeth who co-authored the book. Welcome! Q It has to be said before we go any further – this is pretty much a family affair isn’t it? Pictured left to right, mum Nancy, Gwen and sister Elizabeth Elizabeth: Yes! We all worked together to write Gwen Jorgensen: USA’s First Olympic Gold Medal Triathlete. 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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‘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…
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It’s here! ‘The Soccer Coach’s Toolkit’
The Soccer Coach’s Toolkit – all 563 pages! – is out now! Author, Rob Ellis joins us today to tell us how his debut book, The Soccer Coach’s Toolkit came about. Congratulations on publication, Rob – and welcome! I wrote “The Soccer Coach’s Toolkit” over a seven year span starting in 2014. The desire to write a coaching book had been with me for a long time. I have always been a detailed football session planner since I started coaching in 1997. Read more…
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Professor Michael Gleeson talks nutrition in football … with Brendan Rodgers
Professor Gleeson joins us to celebrate publication of his new book Nutrition for Top Performance in Football and explains its wider relevance beyond elite players Nutrition for Top Performance in Football features a 1000 word foreword from Leicester City FC Manager, Brendan Rodgers. Pictured, Brendan Rodgers and Michael Gleeson “Nutrition for Top Performance in Football is a fantastic resource for anyone looking to improve their knowledge and understand the effect that nutrition can have on performance. Read more…
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A Triathlete’s Diary reviews ‘Galloway’s Half Marathon Training’
There’s a great review of the newest edition of Jeff Galloway’s Half Marathon Training over on Hilary Topper’s blog at A Triathlete’s Diary.com. Read more…
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Comparing Sporting Nations – OUT TODAY!
Why are some countries more successful at international sporting competition than others? Why does the United States win more gold medals at the Olympic and Paralympic Games compared to Italy? Which countries have the highest levels of participation in sport? Why are there higher levels of participation in sport and physical activity in Sweden compared to the United Kingdom? These questions have one thing in common – they are comparative. Read more…
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Meet the Authors … of Forking Wellness!
As we celebrate the release of Forking Wellness – Your No-Nonsense Guide to Health and Nutrition, we are delighted to be joined by authors Sophie Bertrand and Bari Stricoff – Welcome! Q. Can you please tell us a little bit about the book and what inspired you to write it? A. The book really does demonstrate a 360-degree approach to health and nutrition. Often we see two ends of the spectrum in the nutrition industry that leave people feeling like there is no grey area. Read more…