Track & Field in Sports & Nonfiction Audiobooks

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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

$14.99 CAD

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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Far Beyond Gold

Running from Fear to Faith

by Sydney McLaughlin ...

Narrated by Sydney McLaughlin ...

Unabridged

6 hours 2 min

Read by the author.What fears are standing in your way or holding you back? How do you want to become stronger? Olympic and World champion hurdler Sydney McLaughlin wants to help you answer these questions as she shares her personal story of struggles and victories, of faith and transformation.Sydney McLaughlin knows about facing down obstacles. She has mastered not only racing over hurdles on the ... Read more

$28.99 CAD

Read by the author.What fears are standing in your way or holding you back? How do you want to become stronger? Olympic and World champion hurdler Sydney McLaughlin wants to help you answer these questions as she shares her personal story of struggles and victories, of faith and transformation.Sydney McLaughlin knows about facing down obstacles. She has mastered not only racing over hurdles on the
... Read more
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Chase Your Shadow

The Trials of Oscar Pistorius

by John Carlin ...

Narrated by Gideon Emery ...

Unabridged

12 hours 53 min

Oscar Pistorius was eleven months old when he had both legs amputated below the knee, due to congenital fibular disease. Despite this severe disability, Pistorious grew up to be an extraordinary athlete, inspirational role model, and global symbol of resilience. In 2012 he became the first amputee runner in history to compete in the Olympics and was hailed as a hero not only in his native South ... Read more

$41.99 CAD

Oscar Pistorius was eleven months old when he had both legs amputated below the knee, due to congenital fibular disease. Despite this severe disability, Pistorious grew up to be an extraordinary athlete, inspirational role model, and global symbol of resilience. In 2012 he became the first amputee runner in history to compete in the Olympics and was hailed as a hero not only in his native South
... 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

$27.42 CAD

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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The Wizard of Foz

Dick Fosbury’s One-Man High-Jump Revolution

by Bob Welch, Dick Fosbury ...

Narrated by Grover Gardner ...

Unabridged

8 hours 58 min

In 1968, perhaps the finest US Olympic men’s track-and-field team ever stirred the world in unprecedented ways, among them the victory stand black rights protest by Tommie Smith and John Carlos in Mexico City. But in competition no single athlete mirrored the free-thinking 1960s better than Dick Fosbury, a failed prep high jumper who invented an offbeat style that ultimately won him a gold medal ... Read more

$27.42 CAD

In 1968, perhaps the finest US Olympic men’s track-and-field team ever stirred the world in unprecedented ways, among them the victory stand black rights protest by Tommie Smith and John Carlos in Mexico City. But in competition no single athlete mirrored the free-thinking 1960s better than Dick Fosbury, a failed prep high jumper who invented an offbeat style that ultimately won him a gold medal
... Read more
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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

$13.73 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

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

$28.84 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

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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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

$34.99 CAD

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

$23.99 CAD

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

$28.99 CAD

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

$10.98 CAD 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

$35.00 CAD

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

$34.34 CAD

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

$13.73 CAD 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

$6.86 CAD 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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Tengo razones de peso. Porque el peso tiene razones.

by Eva Campos Navarro, Eva Campos Navarro ...

Narrated by Esther Minguito ...

Unabridged

5 hours 38 min

¿Te das excusas constantes para no empezar la dieta? ¿La empiezas, pero a los dos días la abandonas? Cuando nos planteamos comenzar una dieta o un proceso de pérdida de peso, comenzamos con ganas pero esas ganas ¡plop! Desaparecen a las semanas o quizás, días. A veces, el mismo día que la comienzas. Y es que, entre excusas y ese Gemelo Malvado que nos recuerda nuestros fracasos y que «siempre ... Read more

$24.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

¿Te das excusas constantes para no empezar la dieta? ¿La empiezas, pero a los dos días la abandonas? Cuando nos planteamos comenzar una dieta o un proceso de pérdida de peso, comenzamos con ganas pero esas ganas ¡plop! Desaparecen a las semanas o quizás, días. A veces, el mismo día que la comienzas. Y es que, entre excusas y ese Gemelo Malvado que nos recuerda nuestros fracasos y que «siempre
... 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

$37.99 CAD

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

$35.99 CAD

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

$6.86 CAD 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

$9.22 CAD

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

$24.19 CAD 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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Races

The Trials and Triumphs of Canada's Fastest Family

by Valerie Jerome ...

Narrated by Nneka Elliot ...

Unabridged

10 hours 14 min

Harry and Valerie Jerome both competed on the track for Canada, with Harry setting world records and winning an Olympic medal in 1964. Fifty-two years earlier, their grandfather was Canada’s first Black Olympian. In Races, Valerie Jerome sets the record straight on her family’s history and the racism they fought. ... Read more

$30.00 CAD

Harry and Valerie Jerome both competed on the track for Canada, with Harry setting world records and winning an Olympic medal in 1964. Fifty-two years earlier, their grandfather was Canada’s first Black Olympian. In Races, Valerie Jerome sets the record straight on her family’s history and the racism they fought.
... Read more
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HowExpert Guide to Cross Country Running

101 Tips to Learn How to Run Cross Country, Build Endurance, Improve Nutrition, Prevent Injuries, and Compete in Cross Country Races

by HowExpert, Elliot Redcay ...

Narrated by Tom Jaramillo ...

Unabridged

3 hours 21 min

HowExpert Guide to Cross Country Running is a comprehensive resource that provides everything you need to know to become a successful cross country runner. Whether you’re a beginner looking to get started or an experienced runner seeking to improve your performance, this guide has something to offer. With 101 tips, the guide covers a wide range of topics, including the basics of cross country ... Read more

$27.47 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

HowExpert Guide to Cross Country Running is a comprehensive resource that provides everything you need to know to become a successful cross country runner. Whether you’re a beginner looking to get started or an experienced runner seeking to improve your performance, this guide has something to offer. With 101 tips, the guide covers a wide range of topics, including the basics of cross country
... Read more
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Jagten på sejr

by Helle Frederiksen ...

Narrated by Mathilde Eusebius ...

Unabridged

7 hours 54 min

Helle Frederiksen var i mange år en af verdens bedste triatleter med mange store sejre, inden hun indstillede karrieren som professionel i sommeren 2019."Jagten på sejr" er hendes ærlige og indsigtsfulde historie om et hæsblæsende liv som elitesportskvinde, der har budt på kolossale op- og nedture. Det er en fortælling om at satse og turde gå sine egne veje for at udleve sit potentiale. Om at ... Read more

$31.46 CAD

Helle Frederiksen var i mange år en af verdens bedste triatleter med mange store sejre, inden hun indstillede karrieren som professionel i sommeren 2019."Jagten på sejr" er hendes ærlige og indsigtsfulde historie om et hæsblæsende liv som elitesportskvinde, der har budt på kolossale op- og nedture. Det er en fortælling om at satse og turde gå sine egne veje for at udleve sit potentiale. Om at
... Read more

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