Track & Field in Sports & Nonfiction Audiobooks

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Athletics: The Pure, Primal Sport of Running, Jumping, and Throwing

by Daniel Mercer ...

Narrated by Daniel Mercer ...

Unabridged

1 hour 47 min

Reconnect with your deepest primal instincts in this gripping sports history of human speed, endurance, and power. Whether you are pounding the pavement on a morning run or seeking high-energy motivation during your daily commute, this vivid exploration of track and field transforms basic movement into a thrilling athletic narrative.Leave behind the endless screens and engineered entertainment of ... Read more

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Reconnect with your deepest primal instincts in this gripping sports history of human speed, endurance, and power. Whether you are pounding the pavement on a morning run or seeking high-energy motivation during your daily commute, this vivid exploration of track and field transforms basic movement into a thrilling athletic narrative.Leave behind the endless screens and engineered entertainment of
... Read more
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Triumph

The Untold Story of Jesse Owens and Hitler's Olympics

by Jeremy Schaap ...

Narrated by Michael Kramer ...

Unabridged

7 hours 41 min

In 1936, against a backdrop of swastikas flying and storm troopers looming, an African American son of sharecroppers set three world records and won an unprecedented four gold medals, single-handedly crushing Hitler's myth of Aryan supremacy. The story of Jesse Owens at the 1936 Olympic Games is that of a high-profile athlete giving a performance that transcends sports. But it is also the intimate ... Read more

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In 1936, against a backdrop of swastikas flying and storm troopers looming, an African American son of sharecroppers set three world records and won an unprecedented four gold medals, single-handedly crushing Hitler's myth of Aryan supremacy. The story of Jesse Owens at the 1936 Olympic Games is that of a high-profile athlete giving a performance that transcends sports. But it is also the intimate
... Read more
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La felicidad de correr

Cómo vivir en plenitud a través de la práctica del deporte, una adecuada aliment

by Gonzalo Zapata ...

Narrated by Leto Dugatkin ...

Unabridged

4 hours 53 min

Como vivir en plenitud a través de la práctica del deporte, una adecuada alimentación, el debido descanso y el entrenamiento de la mente.Gonzalo Zapata es el más grande de los maratonistas amateur de Chile. Tras un cambio en su vida, pasó de trabajar siete días a la semana a encontrar el equilibrio a través de la práctica del running. Se plateó un desafió singular: correr, durante un año, las seis ... Read more

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Como vivir en plenitud a través de la práctica del deporte, una adecuada alimentación, el debido descanso y el entrenamiento de la mente.Gonzalo Zapata es el más grande de los maratonistas amateur de Chile. Tras un cambio en su vida, pasó de trabajar siete días a la semana a encontrar el equilibrio a través de la práctica del running. Se plateó un desafió singular: correr, durante un año, las seis
... Read more
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Twin Ambitions - My Autobiography

The story of Team GB's double Olympic champion

by Mo Farah ...

Narrated by Arinze Kene ...

Unabridged

9 hours 31 min

Hodder & Stoughton admire Sir Mo's bravery in revealing his experience of being trafficked as a child. His memoir TWIN AMBITIONS, published in 2013, is based on the story he felt able to tell at the time, which we understood to be the true version of events. It is now clear that Sir Mo did not wish to share some of his difficult early experiences and we respect the decisions he made both then and ... Read more

$24.99 USD

Hodder & Stoughton admire Sir Mo's bravery in revealing his experience of being trafficked as a child. His memoir TWIN AMBITIONS, published in 2013, is based on the story he felt able to tell at the time, which we understood to be the true version of events. It is now clear that Sir Mo did not wish to share some of his difficult early experiences and we respect the decisions he made both then and
... Read more
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Collins

Narrated by Tom Clarke-Hill, Eric Meyers, Laurel Lefkow, Laurence Bouvard ...

Series series Collins
Unabridged

3 hours 55 min

An exciting collection all about the Olympic games and the inspiring athletes who compete in them. Hours of audio fun to keep children entertained while on the move!Introduce your children to ten fascinating non-fiction books about the Olympics. From autobiographies from some of the top Olympians in recent history, to information books that explain the lesser known sports, this collection will ... Read more

$18.99 USD

An exciting collection all about the Olympic games and the inspiring athletes who compete in them. Hours of audio fun to keep children entertained while on the move!Introduce your children to ten fascinating non-fiction books about the Olympics. From autobiographies from some of the top Olympians in recent history, to information books that explain the lesser known sports, this collection will
... Read more
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Running for My Life

One Lost Boy's Journey from the Killing Fields of Sudan to the Olympic Games

by Lopez Lomong, Mark Tabb ...

Narrated by Brandon Hirsch ...

Unabridged

6 hours 57 min

Running for My Life is not a story about Africa or track-and-field athletics. It is about outrunning the devil and achieving the impossible; it is about faith, diligence, and the desire to give back. It is the American dream come true and a stark reminder that saving one can help save thousands more.In this heart-wrenching story, you’ll learn about:Lopez Lomong’s harrowing kidnapping at the age of ... Read more

$23.99 USD

Running for My Life is not a story about Africa or track-and-field athletics. It is about outrunning the devil and achieving the impossible; it is about faith, diligence, and the desire to give back. It is the American dream come true and a stark reminder that saving one can help save thousands more.In this heart-wrenching story, you’ll learn about:Lopez Lomong’s harrowing kidnapping at the age of
... Read more
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Brief History of Track & Field, A

by KJ Smith ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Madison G ...

Series Audiobook box set - A Brief History of - Sports Edition
Unabridged

1 hour 15 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.From Ancient Arenas to Modern GloryFrom the first footsteps of ancient Olympians to today’s world-class athletes pushing human limits, The Story of Track & Field reveals the rich heritage of one of humanity's oldest and most celebrated sports. This fascinating book takes readers on a journey through time, exploring how track and field has evolved from ... Read more

$7.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.From Ancient Arenas to Modern GloryFrom the first footsteps of ancient Olympians to today’s world-class athletes pushing human limits, The Story of Track & Field reveals the rich heritage of one of humanity's oldest and most celebrated sports. This fascinating book takes readers on a journey through time, exploring how track and field has evolved from
... Read more
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Undisputed

A Champion's Life

by Donovan Bailey ...

Narrated by Donovan Bailey ...

Unabridged

7 hours 49 min

A memoir of Olympic glory, the value of mentorship and the courage to champion your own excellence, from the long-reigning world's fastest man, Canadian sprinting legend Donovan Bailey.From the lush fields of his boyhood in Jamaica, to the basketball courts of Oakville, where he came of age in one of Canada’s most thriving cultural mosaics, to his sprint toward double Olympic gold for Canada in ... Read more

$26.00 USD

A memoir of Olympic glory, the value of mentorship and the courage to champion your own excellence, from the long-reigning world's fastest man, Canadian sprinting legend Donovan Bailey.From the lush fields of his boyhood in Jamaica, to the basketball courts of Oakville, where he came of age in one of Canada’s most thriving cultural mosaics, to his sprint toward double Olympic gold for Canada in
... Read more
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The Triathlete's Training Bible

The World's Most Comprehensive Training Guide, 5th Edition

by Joe Friel ...

Narrated by Brian Arens ...

Unabridged

12 hours 59 min

The Triathlete’s Training Bible is the bestselling and most comprehensive guide for aspiring and experienced triathletes, now updated to incorporate new training principles and the latest methodologies to help athletes train smarter than ever.Joe Friel is the most trusted coach in the world and his proven triathlon training program has helped hundreds of thousands find success in the sport of ... Read more

$24.99 USD

The Triathlete’s Training Bible is the bestselling and most comprehensive guide for aspiring and experienced triathletes, now updated to incorporate new training principles and the latest methodologies to help athletes train smarter than ever.Joe Friel is the most trusted coach in the world and his proven triathlon training program has helped hundreds of thousands find success in the sport of
... Read more
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Brief History of Athletics, A: The Oldest Sport of All

by Thomas Ellwood ...

Narrated by Thomas Ellwood ...

Unabridged

1 hour 47 min

Dive into the dramatic sports history of human endurance, tracing our primal drive to run and leap across millennia. Whether you need an inspiring companion for your morning run or a thought-provoking commute listen, this energetic narrative reveals how simple survival contests transformed into global spectacle.Follow the triumphant and sometimes controversial evolution of physical competition ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Dive into the dramatic sports history of human endurance, tracing our primal drive to run and leap across millennia. Whether you need an inspiring companion for your morning run or a thought-provoking commute listen, this energetic narrative reveals how simple survival contests transformed into global spectacle.Follow the triumphant and sometimes controversial evolution of physical competition
... Read more
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Athletic Advantage, The: Coaching Track and Field

by Phil Locke ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Martin G ...

Unabridged

5 hours 35 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The pursuit of athletic excellence in track and field demands a multifaceted approach that goes beyond simply prescribing training regimens. This book, "The Athletic Advantage: Coaching Track and Field," recognizes the intricate interplay between technical proficiency, physical conditioning, and the psychological resilience of athletes. It acknowledges ... Read more

$4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The pursuit of athletic excellence in track and field demands a multifaceted approach that goes beyond simply prescribing training regimens. This book, "The Athletic Advantage: Coaching Track and Field," recognizes the intricate interplay between technical proficiency, physical conditioning, and the psychological resilience of athletes. It acknowledges
... Read more
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Cheat

The not-so-subtle art of conning your way to sporting glory

by Titus O'Reily ...

Narrated by Titus O'Reily ...

Unabridged

9 hours 3 min

M****astering the not-so-subtle art of cheating in sport.Where there's sport, there's cheating. No sport is immune; athletics, swimming, rugby, American Football, cricket, baseball, badminton, motorsports, tennis and curling. Yes, even that sport on the ice with brooms.Almost as soon as humans started playing sport competitively, they started to cheat. They cheated to win, for the fame, for the ... Read more

$26.99 USD

M****astering the not-so-subtle art of cheating in sport.Where there's sport, there's cheating. No sport is immune; athletics, swimming, rugby, American Football, cricket, baseball, badminton, motorsports, tennis and curling. Yes, even that sport on the ice with brooms.Almost as soon as humans started playing sport competitively, they started to cheat. They cheated to win, for the fame, for the
... Read more
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Beyond Fast

How a Renegade Coach and His Unlikely High School Team Revolutionized Distance Running

by Sean Brosnan ...

Narrated by Sean Brosnan, Aden Hakimi ...

Unabridged

9 hours 43 min

The true story of a high school cross country team that went from obscurity to becoming the fastest squad the country, and perhaps the world, has ever seen, called “inspiring and entertaining” (Jerry Schumacher) and “a deliciously rich tale” (Neal Bascomb).When Sean Brosnan arrived at Newbury Park High School in 2016, their cross country team hadn’t so much as qualified for a California state ... Read more

$25.99 USD

The true story of a high school cross country team that went from obscurity to becoming the fastest squad the country, and perhaps the world, has ever seen, called “inspiring and entertaining” (Jerry Schumacher) and “a deliciously rich tale” (Neal Bascomb).When Sean Brosnan arrived at Newbury Park High School in 2016, their cross country team hadn’t so much as qualified for a California state
... Read more
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It’s Not Just About Running

Reflections on Life and Change in Egypt

by A. I. Shoukry ...

Narrated by Josh Berndt ...

Unabridged

2 hours 13 min

Witnessing the Egyptian revolution in 2011, chanting with the crowds “Bread, Freedom, Social Justice,” and living all its hopes and downfall, author and political activist A. I. Shoukry now finds himself in despair and fear to lose his freedom. He decided to take a break from politics and start running, but will he find freedom?Shoukry describes his running moments like a window with a sunrise ... Read more

$4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Witnessing the Egyptian revolution in 2011, chanting with the crowds “Bread, Freedom, Social Justice,” and living all its hopes and downfall, author and political activist A. I. Shoukry now finds himself in despair and fear to lose his freedom. He decided to take a break from politics and start running, but will he find freedom?Shoukry describes his running moments like a window with a sunrise
... Read more
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Sebastian Coe In His Own Words

by Sebastian Coe ...

Narrated by Sebastian Coe ...

Unabridged

45 min

This fascinating collection of interviews with Sebastian Coe provides an insight into one of Britain's finest mid-distance runners. With clips and talks with other notable figures, Sebastian Coe's In His Own Words find Sebastian Coe discussing his running, his passions and what drives him to succeed.The interviews included in this collection are Record Breakers, BBC One (first broadcast 23 ... Read more

$6.71 USD

This fascinating collection of interviews with Sebastian Coe provides an insight into one of Britain's finest mid-distance runners. With clips and talks with other notable figures, Sebastian Coe's In His Own Words find Sebastian Coe discussing his running, his passions and what drives him to succeed.The interviews included in this collection are Record Breakers, BBC One (first broadcast 23
... Read more
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The Frontrunner

by Brad Fawley ...

Narrated by Brad Fawley, Anne Marie Howard ...

Unabridged

11 hours 42 min

Russ Clayton is a young man who keeps losing the important people in his life. Each time someone disappears, he finds himself adrift. The Universe stacked against him. He only finds peace running alone on the roads of his small town in Kansas. Russ finally believes that everyone in his life is gone. Feeling abandoned, he gives himself up wholly to the running by setting an impossible goal. But, he ... Read more

$15.89 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Russ Clayton is a young man who keeps losing the important people in his life. Each time someone disappears, he finds himself adrift. The Universe stacked against him. He only finds peace running alone on the roads of his small town in Kansas. Russ finally believes that everyone in his life is gone. Feeling abandoned, he gives himself up wholly to the running by setting an impossible goal. But, he
... Read more
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Kicksology

The Hype, Science, Culture & Cool of Running Shoes

by Brian Metzler ...

Narrated by Patrick Lawlor ...

Unabridged

8 hours 57 min

Kicksology is your all-access pass into the fascinating, colorful world of running shoes—and what makes up a perfect pair of kicks.Sports journalist and veteran shoe test Brian Metzler takes runners and kicksologists deep inside the $10 billion dollar running shoe industry with a behind-the-curtain look at what makes iconic running shoe brands tick. Kicksology follows a shoe from inspiration to ... Read more

$20.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Kicksology is your all-access pass into the fascinating, colorful world of running shoes—and what makes up a perfect pair of kicks.Sports journalist and veteran shoe test Brian Metzler takes runners and kicksologists deep inside the $10 billion dollar running shoe industry with a behind-the-curtain look at what makes iconic running shoe brands tick. Kicksology follows a shoe from inspiration to
... Read more
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Unbroken

The inspirational memoir from the double-world champion and Olympic silver medallist

by Katarina Johnson-Thompson ...

Narrated by Katarina Johnson-Thompson, Melissa Vaughan ...

Unabridged

13 hours 29 min

**"Kat is a warrior, both on the track and off it. This book is a stunning testimony to the power of believing in yourself" - SIR CHRIS HOY"An extraordinary story of resilience and determination, from an incredible athlete" - DAME JESSICA ENNIS-HILLThe inspirational and powerful memoir from double world heptathlon champion and Team GB Olympian Katarina Johnson-Thompson.The audiobook is read by ... Read more

$20.12 USD

**"Kat is a warrior, both on the track and off it. This book is a stunning testimony to the power of believing in yourself" - SIR CHRIS HOY"An extraordinary story of resilience and determination, from an incredible athlete" - DAME JESSICA ENNIS-HILLThe inspirational and powerful memoir from double world heptathlon champion and Team GB Olympian Katarina Johnson-Thompson.The audiobook is read by
... Read more
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Entrenamiento Esencial de Parkour

Fuerza y Movimientos Básicos del Parkour

by Sam Fury ...

Narrated by Voz Digital Luis G ...

Series Audiobook 1 - Acondicionamiento Físico para la Supervivencia
Unabridged

1 hour 36 min

Este audiolibro está narrado por una voz digital.¡Aprende Por Ti Mismo el Parkour!Este es un manual de entrenamiento de parkour para principiantes como ningún otro.Las técnicas esenciales de parkour son aquellas que son seguras de usar cuando lo desees. Como si estuvieras huyendo de alguien en un área desconocida.No hay movimientos elegantes de carrera libre en estas lecciones de parkour.Empieza ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Este audiolibro está narrado por una voz digital.¡Aprende Por Ti Mismo el Parkour!Este es un manual de entrenamiento de parkour para principiantes como ningún otro.Las técnicas esenciales de parkour son aquellas que son seguras de usar cuando lo desees. Como si estuvieras huyendo de alguien en un área desconocida.No hay movimientos elegantes de carrera libre en estas lecciones de parkour.Empieza
... Read more
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The Longest Race

A Lifelong Runner, an Iconic Ultramarathon, and the Case for Human Endurance

by Ed Ayres ...

Narrated by Richard Waterhouse ...

Unabridged

8 hours 5 min

First and foremost a book about running, The Longest Race takes listeners alongside ultramarathoner Ed Ayres as he prepares for, runs, and finishes the JFK fifty-mile race at a then record-breaking time for his age division—sixty and older. But for Ayres, this race was about more than just running, and the book also encompasses his musings and epiphanies along the way about possibilities for human ... Read more

$19.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

First and foremost a book about running, The Longest Race takes listeners alongside ultramarathoner Ed Ayres as he prepares for, runs, and finishes the JFK fifty-mile race at a then record-breaking time for his age division—sixty and older. But for Ayres, this race was about more than just running, and the book also encompasses his musings and epiphanies along the way about possibilities for human
... Read more
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Daniels' Running Formula

Fourth Edition

by Jack Daniels ...

Narrated by Kaleo Griffith ...

Unabridged

7 hours 53 min

Train for your next race with the man who has been called “the world’s best running coach.” With more than 55 years of experience, Jack Daniels is a legendary figure in the running community. Named the National Coach of the Year by the NCAA and honored as the Division III Women’s Cross Country Coach of the Century, Daniels has mentored some of the greatest names in running, including Jim Ryun, Ken ... Read more

$24.99 USD

Train for your next race with the man who has been called “the world’s best running coach.” With more than 55 years of experience, Jack Daniels is a legendary figure in the running community. Named the National Coach of the Year by the NCAA and honored as the Division III Women’s Cross Country Coach of the Century, Daniels has mentored some of the greatest names in running, including Jim Ryun, Ken
... Read more
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We Share the Sun

The Incredible Journey of Kenya's Legendary Running Coach Patrick Sang and the Fastest Runners on Earth

by Sarah Gearheart ...

Narrated by Marnye Young ...

Unabridged

7 hours 11 min

An enlightening biography and gripping sports narrative that takes us behind the scenes into the lives of some of the world’s most elite runners in Kenya and their coach, Patrick Sang.At a secluded training camp in Kaptagat, Kenya, a small town nearly 8,000 feet above sea level in the Great Rift Valley, three-dozen world-class runners, including Olympic champions, world record holders and the ... Read more

$24.99 USD

An enlightening biography and gripping sports narrative that takes us behind the scenes into the lives of some of the world’s most elite runners in Kenya and their coach, Patrick Sang.At a secluded training camp in Kaptagat, Kenya, a small town nearly 8,000 feet above sea level in the Great Rift Valley, three-dozen world-class runners, including Olympic champions, world record holders and the
... Read more
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Sports Psychology Advice for Surviving School

by Greg Wilmot ...

Narrated by Chirag Patel ...

Unabridged

1 hour 3 min

Sports psychology advice for surviving school. Tips on mental health, dealing with peer, coach and spectator pressure, getting back into condition, and even some advice for parents.Feeling the push of being part of a sports team? If you need help getting your head right, and coping with all the spectators, this is for you. Written by Greg Wilmot. ... Read more

$10.69 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Sports psychology advice for surviving school. Tips on mental health, dealing with peer, coach and spectator pressure, getting back into condition, and even some advice for parents.Feeling the push of being part of a sports team? If you need help getting your head right, and coping with all the spectators, this is for you. Written by Greg Wilmot.
... Read more
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La carrera a pie

Preparación técnica, valoración de la forma física, equipamiento y programas de entrenamiento

by Furio Oldani ...

Narrated by Male synthesized voice ...

Unabridged

5 hours 10 min

* Todos podemos correr, ya que la carrera es un movimiento natural. Hay mil motivos para correr, y todos ellos son más o menos válidos. Hay quien corre por puro placer, por motivos de salud o para perder unos kilos. Otros se plantean metas importantes o se preparan para otras actividades deportivas. Lo importante es tener claros los objetivos por los cuales corremos, porque si nos equivocamos en ... Read more

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* Todos podemos correr, ya que la carrera es un movimiento natural. Hay mil motivos para correr, y todos ellos son más o menos válidos. Hay quien corre por puro placer, por motivos de salud o para perder unos kilos. Otros se plantean metas importantes o se preparan para otras actividades deportivas. Lo importante es tener claros los objetivos por los cuales corremos, porque si nos equivocamos en
... Read more

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