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April 27, 2012
Free fitness books!
OK, seriously. My desk is a disaster, a mountain of books that I’d rather not see turn into a landslide.
Help me clear some of this stuff out of here. If you want one of the books (or DVD) listed below, post here, telling me why you deserve it. Best answers win. I’ll pick winners in a week or so.
Here’s what I’ve got:
- ”Just Ride: A Radically Practical Guide to Riding Your Bike,” by Grant Petersen.
- ”The Lola Papers: Marathons, Misadventures and How I Became a Serious Runner,” by Amy Marxkors.
- ”Sports Nutrition for Young Athletes,” by Anita Bean.
- ”Drop Dead Healthy,” by A.J. Jacobs.
- Mud, Sweat and Tears, The Autobiography,” by Bear Grylls.
- ”Wes Cole’s Healthy Habits: How to Change Your Diet and Exercise Habits for Lifelong Fitness,” by Wes Cole.
- ”Clean: The Revolutionary Program to Restore the Body’s Natural Ability to Heal Itself,” by Alejandro Junger.
- ”To the Last Breath, A Memoir of Going to Extremes,” by Francis Slakey.
- ”Paleoista: Gain Energy, Get Lean and Feel Fabulous with the Diet You Were Born to Eat,” by Nell Stephenson.
- ”Boston Body Barre,” a DVD featuring Zayna Gold.
- ”Swim: Why We Love the Water,” by Lynn Sherr.
- ”Run Less Run Faster: Become a Faster, Stronger Runner with the Revolutionary 3-Run-a-Week Training Program,” by Bill Pierce, Scott Murr and Ray Moss.
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April 2, 2012
Free running and fitness books!
Still more books — including a lot of running-themed ones! — to give away. If you want one of the titles below, post on this blog and tell me why you deserve it. Best answers win.
- ”Drop Dead Healthy,” by A.J. Jacobs, author of “The Year of Living Biblically” and “The Know-It-All.” This time he’s on a mission to become the healthiest man in the world. (That should be a snap, right?)
- ”Running with the Mind of Meditation: Lessons for Training Body and Mind,” by Sakyong Mipham. A Tibetan lama blends Buddhist wisdom and his own dedication to running in this esoteric guide.
- ”The Lola Papers: Marathons, Misadventures and How I Became a Serious Runner,” by Amy L. Marxkors. A simple request for training advice turned into a year of high-intensity coaching, unexpected adventure, unlikely friendships and the realization that life, like the marathon, isn’t about the finish line.
- ”Eat & Run: My Unlikely Journey to Ultramarathon Greatness,” by Scott Jurek. Jurek has been a dominant force in the grueling sport of ultrarunning. He’s also gradually shifted from being a carnivore who ate at McDonald’s four times a week to a vegetarian and finally a vegan.
- ”14 Minutes: A Running Legend’s Life and Death and Life,” by Alberto Salazar. In 2007, legendary runner Salazar had a heart attack and was pronounced clinically dead for 14 minutes. Now he bares his soul.
- “Tone Every Inch: The Fastest Way to Sculpt Your Belly, Butt & Thighs,” by Natalie Gingerich Mackenzie.
- “Dancing with the Stars Cardio Dance for Weight Loss,” a DVD.
- “Shades of Hope, A Program to Stop Dieting and Start Living,” by Tennie McCarty.
- “What Your Doctor May NOT Tell You About Heart Disease,” by Mark C. Houston.
- “10 Pounds in 10 Days: The Secret Celebrity Program for Losing Weight Fast,” by Jackie Warner.
- “14 Minutes: A Running Legend’s Life and Death and Life,” by Alberto Salazar.
- “The 7 Minute Back Pain Solution: 7 Simple Exercises to Heal Your Back Without Drugs or Surgery in Just Minutes a Day,” by Gerard J. Girasole and Cara Hartman.
- “Swim: Why We Love Water,” by Lynn Sherr.
- “The Custom Road Bike,” by Guy Andrews.
- ”The Secrets of People Who Never Get Sick,” by Gene Stone — Whether you believe in chicken soup or cold showers, it’s fun to read about what people who never get sick say keeps them healthy. Austin’s own Rip Esselstyn, the former firefighter and author of “The Engine 2 Diet,” gets his own chapter, where he writes about eating a plant-based diet.
- ”What Your Doctor May NOT Tell You About Heart Disease,” by Mark C. Houston — A study of the number one killer in America, coronary heart disease.
- ”Chogaflow, A Unique Chair Yoga Practice” — An exercise DVD starring Valerie Rogers.
- ”Get Extremely Ripped!” — An exercise DVD starring Jari Love.
- ”What Your Doctor May NOT Tell You About Heart Disease,” by Mark C. Houston.
- ”Working Out Sucks! (And Why It Doesn’t Have To),” by Chuck Runyon.
- ”Yoga for Cancer Recovery,” a DVD.
- ”Jari Love’s Get Extremely Ripped!” a DVD. (I’ve got two copies)
- ”ChiWalking: The Five Mindful Steps for Livelong Health and Energy,” a DVD.
- ”ChiRunning: A Revolutionary Approach to Effortless, Injury-Free Running,” a DVD.
- ”Working Out Sucks (And Why It Doesn’t Have To)” by Chuck Runyon, co-founder of Anytime Fitness.
- ”Framework for the Shoulder, A 6-Step Plan for Preventing Injury and Ending Pain,” by Nicholas A. DiNubile with Bruce Scali.
- ”Christine Felstead’s Yoga For Runners,” a fitness DVD.
- ”Mud, Sweat and Tears,” the autobiography by the star of the TV show “Man vs. Wild,” Bear Grylls.
- ”WillPower & Grace, Mile High,” a fitness DVD by WillPower Productions.
- ”Kimberly Fowler’s Yoga + Weights,” a fitness DVD.
- ”Fat to Skinny Fast and Easy!” a weight-loss guide by Doug Varrieur.
- ”Six Weeks to Skinny Jeans: Blast Fat, Firm Your Butt and Lose Two Jean Sizes,” Amy Cotta
- ”The Ultimate Workout Log: An Exercise Diary for Everyone,” by Suzanne Schlosberg
- ”Full-Filled: The 6-Week Weight-Loss Plan for Changing Your Relationship with Food — and Your Life — from the Inside Out,” by Renee Stephens
- ”Choose to Lose: The 7-Day Carb Cycle Solutions,” by Chris Powell
- ”Think and Grow Thin: The Revolutionary Diet & Weight-Loss System That Will Change Your Life in 88 Days,” by Charles D’Angelo
- ”Coach Yourself Thin: Five Steps to Retrain Your Mind, Reclaim Your Power, and Lose the Weight for Good,” by Greg Hottinger and Michael Scholtz
- ”Eat: Feed Your Body and Starve the Fat,” by Ian K. Smith
- ”The Calorie King Calorie Fat & Carbohydrate Counter, 2012 Edition”
- ”Naked Calories,” by Mira Calton and Jayson Calton
- ”Choose to Lose: The 7-Day Carb Cycle Solutions,” by Chris Powell
- ”The Smarter Science of Slim, Scientific Proof. Fat Loss Facts,” by Jonathon Bailor
- ”The Healthiest You: Take Charge of Your Brain to Take Charge of Your Life,” by Kelly Traver and Betty Kelly Sargent
- ”The Mommy Diet,” by Alison Sweeney
- ”Chubster, A Hipster’s Guide to Losing Weight While Staying Cool,” by Martin Cizmar
- ”The Little Book of Diet Help: Lose Weight — Without Losing Your Mind,” by Kimberly Willis
- ”Drop Dead Healthy, One Man’s Humble Quest for Bodily Perfection,” by A.J. Jacobs
- ”The P.I.N.K. Method,” by Cynthia Pasquella
- ”Sitting Kills Moving Heals,” by Joan Vernikos
- ”The Biggest Loser: Calorie Knockout Extreme Cardio for Maximum Burn”
- ”Billy Blanks Jr.: Fat Burning Hip Hop Mix”
- ”Personal Training with Jackie: 30 Day Fast Start”
- ”Jane Fonda: Trim Tone & Flex”
- ”Jimmy Pena: PrayFit 33 Day Total Body Challenge”
- ”Dance Off the Inches: Hip Hop Body Blast”
- ”Denise Austin: Shape Up & Shed Pounds”
- ”Deepak Chopra & Tara Stiles: Yoga Transformation: Weight Loss and Balance
- ”No Turning Back: One Man’s Inspiring True Story of Courage, Determination and Hope,” by Bryan Anderson with David Mack”
- ”The Fire Athlete Fitness Program,” by Ryan Vacek
- ”Fit By Nature: The Adventx Twelve-Week Outdoor Fitness Program
- ”No Turning Back: One Man’s Inspiring True Story of Courage, Determination and Hope,” by Bryan Anderson with David Mack. Anderson served two tours of duty in Iraq before he was injured by an IED. He lost both legs and one arm. His book is about living life to its fullest despite the setback.
- ”The Fire Athlete Fitness Program,” by Ryan Vacek. Austin firefighter Vacek teaches you how to get fit as a firefighter with the help of some old firehoses.
- ”Ultima Health and Fitness: Pure, Simple, Effective and Practical Solutions for a Better Life.” A paperback guide to achieving a healthier lifestyle.
- ”Train2Cheer: Strength and Conditioning.” A DVD developed for cheerleaders and dancers, featuring music by Jordin Sparks, Miley Cyrus, the Black Eyed Peas and RuPaul.
- ”Iron War: Inside the Greatest Race Ever Run.” Sports writer Matt Fitzgerald traces the duel between Dave Scott and Mark Allen, who raced shoulder to shoulder through the 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike and 26.2-mile marathon at the 1989 Ironman World Championship, which became known as the Iron War. The book goes beyond the race story and explores the lives of two of the sport’s most famous athletes.
- ”Smart Marathon Training: Run Your Best Without Running Yourself Ragged,” by Jeff Horowitz. At least 14 million Americans get hurt while running each year. This book offers a more economical approach to running, eliminating “junk miles” and paring down training to three essential runs per week plus strength and cross training.
- ”You Are an Ironman: How Six Weekend Warriors Chased Their Dream of Finishing the World’s Toughest Triathlon,” by Jacques Steinberg. The New York Times reporter follows six people as they prepare mentally and physically to race in one of the most difficult endurance events in the world.
- ”Boxing for Fitness: Safe and Fun Workouts to Get You Fighting Fit,” by Clinton McKenzie and Hilary Lissenden. Punch your way to fitness!
- ”Train2Cheer Strength & Conditioning,” a DVD workout developed to help cheerleaders and dancers increase cardio and muscular endurance.
- ”The Power of Positive Fitness, Maximizing Physical, Mental & Spiritual Health,” by John M. Rowley. Football coach Lou Holtz calls it a “powerful playbook for your life.”
- ”The Fire Athlete Fitness Program,” by Ryan Vacek. An Austin firefighter’s guide to getting fit enough to battle blazes.
- ”Chubster: A Hipster’s Guide to Losing Weight While Staying Cool,” by Martin Cizmar, tells readers how to drop weight while maintaining their hip reputations. Yep, you can still drink micro-brew. And nope, you don’t have to join an organized diet program.
- ”An Accidental Athlete,” by John ‘The Penguin” Bingham, shares the personal story of America’s favorite back-of-the-pack runner, who didn’t even officially run until he was 43 years old.
- ”The Urban Cyclist’s Survival Guide,” by James Rubin and Scott Rowan, offers useful advice on how not to get run over on your daily commute to the office.
- ”The Antioxidant Prescription,” by Bryce Wylde, schools readers on the dangers of free radicals (and we’re not talking politics here!) and what foods are packed with antioxidants.
- ”The Lure of Long Distances: Why We Run,” by Robin Harvie. The latest in a recent rash of books about runners, Harvie’s book tells the story of the author’s year-long preparation for the Sparthalon, a 152-mile non-stop run from Athens to Sparta.
- ”Jari Love’s Get Extremely Ripped,” a DVD featuring two 30-minute heart-revving workouts.
- ”Which Comes First, Cardio or Weights? Fitness Myths, Training Truths, and Other Surprising Discoveries from the Science of Exercise,” by Alex Hutchinson. A whole book full of exercise conundrums — from “Could stretching before exercise make me slower and weaker?” to “Is the elliptical machine just as good as running?” — answered.
- ”Belly Beautiful Workout,” a DVD full of postnatal fitness and busy mom workouts.
- ”Fit by Nature: The Adventx Twelve-Week Outdoor Fitness Program,” by John Colver with M. Nicole Nazzaro. Step-by-step instructions to a fitness program that will have you hoisting small logs, doing squats and running around pylons — all in the comfort of the great outdoors.
- ”Swimming for Exercise: Optimize Your Technique, Fitness and Enjoyment,” by Greg Whyte.
- ”Workouts in a Binder, Swim Workouts for Triathletes,” by Gale Bernhardt and Nick Hansen.
- ”Walk Off Weight: Burn 3 Times More Fat With This Proven Program,” by Michele Stanten.
- ”The Doctor Is In, A 7-Step Prescription for Optimal Wellness,” by Travis Stork, M.D.
- ”Eat, The Effortless Weight Loss Solution,” by Ian K. Smith, M.D.
- ”Just 10 LBS, Easy Steps to Weighing What You Want (Finally),” by Brad Lamm.
- ”To Be a Runner: How Racing Up Mountains, Running with the Bulls, or Just Taking On a 5K Makes You a Better Person (and the World a Better Place),” by Martin Dugard.
- ”Tribal Energy Cardio,” a DVD with Suzanne Forbes-Vierling.
- ”Flabs2Abs, 30 Day Body Transformation,” a DVD.
- ”Running Doc’s Guide to Healthy Running,” by Dr. Lewis Maharam, the medical director for the Rock ‘N Roll Marathon ($24.95, Velopress). Kind of like a how-to-stay healthy manual for runners, with explanations and prevention tips for everything from the runners’ trots to that inexplicable pain in your calf that feels like someone shot you with a BB gun.
- ”Natural Running, the Simple Path to Stronger, Healthier Running,” by Danny Abshire ($18.95, Velopress). You’ve noticed all the folks out running barefoot or with those funny looking toe shoes, right? Here’s a book that helps you run as if you were barefoot, the way nature intended.
- ”Swimming for Exercise,” by Greg Whyte ($24.95, Firefly). A basic manual that helps beginning swimmers perfect their stroke. Includes land-based exercises and pool workout schedules.
- Kara Goucher’s Running for Women,” by Kara Goucher, Olympic distance runner. ($16.99, Touchstone). Just in time for this year’s Boston Marathon, this manual tackles training, social running, nutrition, injury prevention and pregnancy issues.
- “Shoot Like the Pros: The Road to a Successful Shooting Technique,” by Adam Filippi
- ”The Small Change Diet: 10 Steps to a Thinner, Healthier You,” by Keri Gans
- ”Just 10 Lbs: Easy Steps to Weighting What You Want (Finally),” by Brad Lamm
- ”The Super Health Diet: The Last Diet You Will Ever Need!” by K.C. Craichy
- ”Mega-Fit Momma: Yoga and Pilates Fusion Disc Workout,” an exercise DVD
- ”Tribal Energy Cardio,” with Suzanne Forbes Vierling, an exercise DVD
- ”Jari Love’s Get Extremely Ripped Boot Camp,” an exercise DVD
- ”Power Yoga” DVD
- ”The Flex Diet,” by James Beckerman
- ”Full, A Life Without Dieting,” by Michael A. Snyder
- ”Just 10 Lbs,” by Brad Lamm
- ”Angie Miller’s Crave Results” DVD
- ”Ace Your Health: 52 Ways to Stack Your Deck,” by Theresa Albert
- ”The Big Book of Bicycling,” by Emily Furia and the editors of Bicycling
- ”101 Muscle-Building Workouts & Nutrition Plans,” by the editors of Muscle & Fitness
- ”101 Body-Sculpting Workouts & Nutrition Plans for Women,” by the editors of Muscle & Fitness Hers
- ”Pilates Practice Companion,” by Alycea Ungaro
- ”The Booty Barre: Lift, Tone & Blast Total Body Fat,” a DVD with Tracey Mallett
- ”The Flex Diet,” by James Beckerman.
- The O2 Diet,” by Keri Glassman.
- ”Why We Get Fat and What to do About It,” by Gary Taubes.
- ”The Small Change Diet,” by Keri Gans.
- ”Body By Design,” by Kris Gethin.
- Calorie Fat & Carbohydrate Counter, 2011 Edition,” by the CalorieKing.
- The Runner’s Field Manual,” by Mark Remy and the editors of Runner’s World.
- ”Fitness Illustrated: Your Personalized Guide to Shaping up, Staying Fit and Eating Right,” by Brian Sharkey
- ”Conversations with a River … on Lady Bird Lake,” by Dianne Grammer
- ”Well: Worked Out with Tannis,” a Pilates fusion workout DVD
- ”The Biggest Loser: Cardio Max Weight-Loss,” a workout DVD
- ”The Biggest Loser: Power Walk,” a low-impact cardio workout DVD
- ”The Big Book of Bicycling,” by Emily Furia and the editors of Bicycling
- “The Secrets of People Who Never Get Sick,” by Gene Stone
- ”Fitness Illustrated,” by Brian Sharkey
- ”Well Being, The Five Essential Elements,” By Tom Rath and Jim Harter
- ”Diet Drama,” by Nancy Redd
- ”Dancing with the Stars: Ballroom Buns & Abs”
- ”Jane Fonda Primetime: Walk Out”
- ”Jillian Michaels: Six Week Six-Pack”
- ”Yoga for Stress Relief & Flexibility”
- ”Denise Austin Quick Burn Cardio”
- ”Personal Training With Jackie: Xtreme Crunch-Free Abs”
- ”Billy Blanks Jr.: Dance With Me Groove & Burn”
- ”Dancing with the Stars: Fat-Burning Cardio Dance”
- ”Jane Fonda Prime Time: Fit & Strong”
- ”Jane Fonda Prime Time: Walk Out”
- ”Dance Off the Inches Country Line Dance Party!”
- ”Long May You Run: All. Things. Running,” by Chris Cooper. A fun-to-peruse compilation of running tips, factoids, history and more. Austin gets a few mentions, including a rating of No. 11 on the 25 best running cities list and a showing by the Capitol 10K on the country’s biggest runs list. There’s a list of celebrity runners (chef Gordon Ramsay, really?), best race names, running-themed movies and tips on avoiding dog bites.
- ”The 100 Sporting Events You Must See Live: An Insider’s Guide to Creating the Sports Experience of a Lifetime,” by Robert Tuchman. OK, so we know about the Super Bowl, the Rugby World Cup, the World Series and the Tour de France. But who knew about the Koshien Baseball Tournament in Japan or the Calgary Stampede? Not me. I’m a little baffled as to why Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest and the Westminster Dog Show make the book, but what the heck. Includes a checklist so you can keep your own tally.
- ”How to Beat Up Anybody, An Instructional and Inspirational Karate Book,” by Judah Friedlander of the TV show “30 Rock.”
- ”The Carb Lovers Diet,” by Ellen Kunes and Frances Largeman-Roth, Health Magazine.
- ”Dance off the Inches Cardio Hip Hop,” a DVD featuring dancer Jennifer Galardi.
- ”10 Minute Solutions: Pilates for Beginners,” a DVD featuring instructor Laura Hudson.
- ”Personal Training with Jackie: Extreme Timesaver Training,” a DVD featuring instructor Jackie Warner.
- ”Well: Worked Out with Tannis,” DVD featuring instructor Tannis Kobrinsky.
- ”Physique 57: Classic 57 Minute Full Body Workout,” DVD featuring instructor Tanya Becker.
- “Denise Austin: Hot Body Yoga,” DVD featuring instructor Denise Austin.
- “Shred-It with Weights,” DVD featuring instructor Jillian Michaels.
- “Dance With Me Cardio Fit,” DVD featuring instructor Billy Blanks Jr.
- “Ride Your Way Lean, The Ultimate Plan for Burning Fat and Getting Fit on a Bike,” by Selene Yeager and the editors of Bicycling.
- “10 Minute Solution: Rapid Results Fat Burner,” with Cat Chiarelli.
- “Dr. Teri Jory’s Strong and Sexy Full Body Workout.”
- “Keeping Fit with Andrea Metcalf,” a three-DVD set focusing on strength, cardio and pilates.
- “The Carb Lovers Diet: Eat What You Love, Get Slim for Life,” by Ellen Kunes and Frances Largeman-Roth.
- ”Learn With Yoga: ABC Yoga Cards for Kids”: A pack of 26 cards, each with a picture describing a yoga move on one side and a description of the pose on the back side.
- ”Heart of my Heart: 365 Reflections on the Magnitude and Meaning of Motherhood,” by Kristin Armstrong. A devotional by Armstrong, who lives in Austin and writes an excellent blog for Runners World magazine. Here she focuses on the joys of raising her twin girls and son.
- ”The New Atkins for a New You: The Ultimate Diet for Shedding Weight and Feeling Great,” by Eric Westman, Stephen Phinney and Jeff Volek. An updated take on the low-carb eating plan, with new recipes and 24 weeks’ worth of meal plans.
- ”Framework for the Lower Back: A 6-Step Plan for a Healthy Lower Back,” by Nicholas DiNubile. A sports physician gives strategies for starting, maintaining and building a lifestyle and exercise program that promotes optimum muscle, bone and joint function.
- ”Skiny Chicks Don’t Eat Salads”: A book by Christine Avanti that puts to rest the myth that skinny women only eat lettuce and tomatoes.
- ”The Positive Portions Food & Fitness Journal”: A journal where you can jot down what you eat and what exercise you do each day.
- ”The Glycemic Index Diet”: A book by Rick Gallop, past president of the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, that explains how to lose weight without counting calories or jeopardizing your health.
- ”Rx Nutrition: Eating for Improved Performance in Life, Fitness and Sport”: A three DVD series by Dr. Rick Kattouf II, author of “Forever Fit” packed with tips on what foods to eat to fuel an active lifestyle.
- ”Belly Beautiful Workout”: A DVD starring Patricia Friberg for pregnant women who want to stay fit during their pregnancy.
- ”Pilates! A Gentle Formula to a Strong Body”: A DVD by Risa Sheppard that guides you through a 30-minute mat workout.
- ”The Glycemic Index Diet,” by Rick Gallop. A color-coded guide to help you eat healthy. If a food is tagged red, avoid it. Yellow, eat it occasionally. Green, go for it.
- ”Men’s Health Guide to Your Best Body at 40+.” A four-week plan designed to help men get fit and healthy during their 40s.
- ”The Stress Eating Cure,” by Dr. Rachael Heller and Dr. Richard Heller. Scientists share their research on why stress makes us eat and how to balance our hormones so we don’t chow down on Twinkies. Or something like that.
- ”Framework for the Lower Back: A 6-Step Plan for Treating Lower Back Pain,” by Dr. Nicholas DiNubile. The question is, whose back doesn’t hurt? Maybe this will help.
- ”Kundalini Yoga Solar Power Workout.” A DVD yoga workout from Ana Brett and Ravi Singh.
- ”Ultimate Boot Camp.” A DVD filled with 10-minute workouts to whip you into shape, military style.
- ”Belly Beautiful Workout.” A DVD of prenatal fitness exercises .
- ”Hungry Girl 1-2-3: The Easiest, Most Delicious, Guilt-Free Recipes on the Planet,” by Lisa Lillien. Corndog Millionaire Muffins, check. Expresso Cake in a Mug, check. Chunky Veggie Pumpkin Chili, check. A collection of simple recipes by the author of “Hungry Girl.”
- ”Boy Racer: My Journey to Tour de France Record-Breaker,” by Mark Cavendish. The autobiography of cycling’s young superstar sprinter, Mark Cavendish.
- ”Fame, Dance Workout.” Four dance routines on DVD designed to help you get in shape.
- ”The Strong Women’s Guide to Total Health,” by Mirian Nelson. A guide to all things female, from bone health and skin care to cancer prevention, weight management, exercise and diet.
- ”The Skinny on Losing Weight Without Being Hungry,” by Louis J. Aronne. A weight-loss specialist shares strategies to help you feel full with fewer calories, teach your brain to stop craving food and stop the weight-loss, weight-gain cycle.
- ”Fame Dance Workout: 4 Fun Dance Routines to Get You in Shape.” A DVD dance workout featuring music from the hit film.
- ”Nordic Walking for Total Fitness,” By Suzanne Nottingham and Alexandra Jurasin. A guide to selecting equipment and creating your own personalized Nordic walking workout.
- Baseball Training: The Pros’ Guide to Becoming Bigger Faster Stronger,” by Stack Media. David Wright, star of the New York Mets, shares his secrets on safe and effective training.
- The 100 Sporting Events You Must See Live: An Insider’s Guide to Creating the Sports Experience of a Lifetime,” by Robert Tuchman. No doubt this interesting book will start a lot of good arguments. Yes, we know the Super Bowl, the Summer Olympics and the World Series earn a legitimate spot on the list. But does the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest really belong here? And how come the X Games miss out? Includes all sorts of useful travel information, such as lodging, dining, tickets and tips if you really do decide to go.
- ”Cardio Striptease: Spice Up Your Workout & Dance Your Way Fit”: Who says working out can’t be sexy? This DVD teaches 10 steps to help you dance your way to fitness. Just be careful where you practice…
- ”Jillian Michaels Yoga Meltdown”: TV’s toughest trainer stars in this DVD, which features two 30-minute workouts to help you gain strength and lose weight.
- ”The Women’s Health Big Book of Exercises,” By Adam Campbell.
- ”Thrive Fitness: The Vegan-Based Training Program for Maximum Strength, Health and Fitness,” by Brendan Brazier.
- ”Denise’s Daily Dozen: The Easy, Every Day Program to Lose up to 12 Pounds in 2 Weeks,” by Denise Austin.
- ”2-Week Total Body Turnaround: The 14-day Plan that Jumpstarts Weight Loss, Maximizes Fat Burn and Makes Over Your Fitness Mindset Forever,” by Chris Freytag.
- ”The Glycemic Index Diet, Revised and Updated,” by Rick Gallop.
- ”Give Me 10! 10 Minute Workouts for a Total Body Tune Up!” a DVD featuring Amy Dixon.
- ”101 High-Intensity Workouts for Fast Results,” by the editors of Muscle & Fitness.
- ”The Inten Sati Method: The Seven Secret Principles to Thinner Peace,” by Patricia Moreno.
- ”The Pritikin Edge: 10 Essential Ingredients for a Long and Delicious Life,” by Robert Vogel and Paul Tager Lehr.
- ”Baby Boot Camp,” by Kristen Horler, an illustrated paperback guide designed to help moms get back into pre-baby shape in as little as 9 minutes at a time, three days per week.
- ”The 90-Second Fitness Solution,” by Pete Cerqua, a paperback book that aims to help you firm up, lose fat, strengthen bones, improve your mood and boost energy in just 15 minutes a week.
- ”The Serotonin Power Diet,” by Judith J. Wurtman and Nina T. Frusztajer, a guide to a 12-week program that uses the power of carbohydrates to suppress your appetite and stop emotional overeating.
- ”Dance It Off & Firm Up Fast,” a DVD starring instructor Bethany Lyons, who leads viewers through three easy-to-follow dance routines.
- ”Resistance Band Strength Training,” a DVD starring trainer Summer Montabone, who presents a workout program using resistance bands for use at home or while traveling.
- ”The Biggest Loser: Last Chance Workout,” a DVD featuring one intense 25-minute interval routine and two 10-minute programs that work your upper and lower body.
- ”The Biggest Loser: 30-Day Jump Start,” a DVD featuring five 10-minute start-up routines including two cardio segments, upper and lower body strength and an abdominal and core program.
- ”Cutting Myself in Half: 150 Pounds Lost, One Byte at a Time,” by Taylor LeBaron, a 17-year-old who describes how he went from a 297-pound 14-year-old to a 145-pound 17-year-old.
- ”Hungry Girl: Chew the Right Thing,” by Lisa Lillien. The author of “Guru of Guilt-Free” unveils a boxed set of recipe cards for yummy stuff like Yum Yum Brownie Muffins, 181 calories each, and Woohoo Waffle Stack, 226 calories.
- ”101 Exercises for the Soul,” by Dr. Bernie S. Siegal. It’s not exactly physical fitness, but who can’t use a workout plan for the mind, body and spirit?
- ”The 100 Year Lifestyle Workout,” by Eric Plasker. A fitness program that focuses on endurance, strength and structure — with the goal of helping you live for a century. (Really?)
- ”Dancing with the Stars: Dance Body Tone.” You’ve seen those dancers on TV, right? Burn calories the fun way, through Latin, tango and freestyle dance with this DVD.
- ”Dancing with the Stars: Dance Off the Pounds.” Well, it’s better than dancing ON the pounds. This DVD focuses on swing, jive and quickstep.
- Cardio & Core Dance Blast with Karen Joy Allen.” A high-energy cardio and strength training workout on DVD. Watch for shrapnel.
- ”Thrive Fitness, The Vegan Based Training Program for Maximum Strength, Health and Fitness,” by Brendan Brazier. What? Vegan and athlete aren’t mutually exclusive terms? No way. This book, by a professional Ironman triathlete, explains how a vegan diet can help enhance performance at any level.
- ”The Mayo Clinic Diet,” by the weight-loss experts at Mayo Clinic. Tired of fad diets? This book is packed with meal plans, tips for overcoming challenges and help in starting an exercise plan.
- ”Personal Training with Jackie,” a DVD featuring five power circuit training workout options led by Jackie Warner.
- ”Dance Your Ass Off, The Workout,” a DVD featuring three calorie burning routines — hip hop, Latin and disco.
- ”Countdown to Kona: An Amateur Triathlete’s Journey from Lottery Winner to Competing in the Ford Ironman World Championship,” by Dale Tweedy.
- ”Denise Austin: Best Bun & Leg Shapers,” a DVD featuring 10-minute workouts to sculpt your backside.
- ”Female Brain Gone Insane: An Emergency Guide for Women Who Feel Like They Are Falling Apart,” by Mia Lundin, founder and director of the Center for Hormonal and Nutritional Balance Inc.
- “The Brown Fat Revolution: Trigger Your Body’s Good Fat to Lose Weight and Be Healthier,” by James R. Lyons. Here’s an interesting opening line from the press release for this book — “Fat is your friend.” Really? It goes on to say that brown fat is good fat and gives our bodies a youthful shape. Lyons is a plastic surgeon. Includes an exercise plan and eating plan.
- “Nicki Anderson’s Single-Step Weight Loss Solution: 101 No-Nonsense Tips for Healthy Living, Weight Loss and a Diet-Free Life.” This paperback is full of exercise tips and busts myths like “Potato chips are part of the vegetable group in the food-guide pyramid.” Ha! Comes with a pink “Dieting Sucks” Tshirt (size large).
- ”Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga” DVD by element — This instructional DVD was filmed in garden overlooking the Pacific Ocean, and is designed to help you firm your body, build strength and gain flexibility. The instructor is Elena Brower.
- ”Yoga for Weight Loss” DVD by element — Another instructional video, this one focuses on physical and mental factors that can affect weight. The instructor is Ashley Turner.
- “Power Up: Unleash Your Natural Energy, Revitalize Your Health and Feel 10 Years Younger,” by Woodson Merrell
- “Muscle Medicine, The Revolutionary Approach to Maintaining, Strengthening, and Repairing Your Muscles and Joints,” by Rob DeStefano
- “Alpha Male Challenge, The 10-Week Plan to Burn Fat, Gain Muscle & Build True Alpha Attitude,” by James Villepigue and Rick Collins
- “Lose the Belly Flab” by Tracey Mallett (a DVD)
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March 22, 2012
Free fitness books, DVDs
Time to clear off my desk! If you want any of the following books or DVDs, post below, telling me what you want and why you deserve it. Best answers win.
OK, one bonus item here. A giant canister of chocolate-flavored natural whey protein from True Athlete. You have to pick this one up in person, because I don’t want to pay postage.
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March 1, 2012
Free fitness books, DVDs
I’ve got a few freebies for you.
If you want any of the books or exercise DVDs listed below, post here, telling me which one you want and why you deserve it.
Best answers get the goods. I’ll pick winners after March 5.
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January 31, 2012
Free fitness DVDs, books
I’ve got a few things to give away. Let me know what you’d like, and why you deserve it. Best answers win.
I’ll pick winners in a week or so.
Up for grabs:
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January 16, 2012
Free fitness books, DVDs
I’ve got a new collection of fitness books and DVDs to give away.
If you’re interested, post here, letting me know which one you’d like and why you deserve it.
Best answers win.
Here’s what I’ve got:
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December 29, 2011
Free fitness books
It’s almost January, so I’m drowning in a sea of new fitness and diet books. Help me clear my desk!
If you want any of the following books, please post below, letting me know which one you want and why you deserve it. I’ll pick winners in a week or so.
Here’s what I’ve got:
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December 20, 2011
Free diet books
This time of the year, all kinds of diet books pile up in my mailbox and form huge, out-of-control drifts of stuff on my desktop.
I can’t see over the top of the stack! Time for you to help me out.
If you want any of the following books, please post below, letting me know which one you want and why you deserve it. I’ll pick winners in a week or so.
If your New Year’s resolution involves weight loss, one of these books might come in handy.
Here’s what I’ve got:
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December 5, 2011
Free fitness books, DVDs
I’ve got some serious desk clearing to do.
You know the routine. If you’d like something below, post at the end of this blog, telling me which book or DVD you want and why you deserve it.
Best answers win!
I’ll pick winners next week.
The following DVDs are up for grabs:
The following books are up for grabs:
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November 8, 2011
Author of Fit By Nature at REI on Wednesday
Tired of lurking among the treadmills and weight machines at the neighborhood gym?
John Colver can relate.
Colver, a former bike racer, paratrooper and mountain guide, thinks you can get a better workout outdoors, where the scenery’s pretty, the air’s fresher and you don’t have to listen to those annoying gym rats grunt as they hoist weights.
“Why would I go inside to exercise?” says Colver, 46, founder of the Seattle-based training company AdventX, which trains people for adventure and high-level performance by training outside. “I’ve never been predisposed to going to the gym.”
Colver has written a book, “Fit By Nature,” which walks readers through a 12-week exercise program packed with stuff like trotting down fallen logs, leaping over rocks and scampering along wooded trails. He’ll speak during a free presentation from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday at REI Austin Gateway, 9901 N Capitol of Texas Highway.
The book sells for $24.95 and is available locally at REI.
(Photos below by Sean Airhart.)
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November 3, 2011
Free fitness books, DVDs
I’m still out of the office, but while I’m gone, I’ll get a jump start on clearing off my desk.
If you want any of the following items, post below, telling me why you deserve them. I’ll pick winners next week.
If your comment doesn’t appear right away, don’t worry. I’ll see it when I return.
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October 20, 2011
Ironman, marathon books up for grabs
Endurance athletes, I’ve got three great books up for grabs this week.
Post at the end of this blog, letting me know which one you want and why you deserve it.
Here’s what’s available:
I’ll choose winners next week.
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September 19, 2011
Free fitness books, DVDs
Time to clear off my desk. You know the drill…
Post at the end of this blog, telling me which item you’d like and why you deserve it. Best answers win. I’ll choose winners in a week or so.
Here’s what’s up for grabs:
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August 26, 2011
Free fitness books
I’ve got some interesting fitness books to give away. Help me clear my desk!
Want one of these books? Post here, telling me why I should give it to you. Best answers get the book. I’ll pick winners in another week or so.
UPDATE: Sorry, I took ‘True Strength’ off the list. Publisher doesn’t want to give it away just yet…
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July 29, 2011
Free fitness books
I’ve got a pair of cool fitness books to pass along.
“Running the Rift” (Algonquin Books, $24.95), a novel by Naomi Benaron, follows the story of a young African runner who dreams of racing in the Olympics. He trains in Rwanda, but gets caught up in the rising tensions of the Hutu-Tutsi conflict.
Remind you of anyone? Austin’s own Gilbert Tuhabonye, head of the Gilbert’s Gazelles running program, survived genocide in Burundi and went on to become a top runner at Abilene Christian University.
“Hell on Two Wheels,” by Amy Snyder, tells the story of athletes who cycle 3,000 miles across the country in the grueling Race Across America.
Several Austin cyclists have competed in the event over the years, and this year four Austin women finished the race as a relay.
If you want either book, post here, telling me why you deserve it. Best answers win.
I’ll announce winners next week.
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June 19, 2011
Free fitness books, DVDs
I’ve got some stuff to give away. If you want any of the books or DVDs listed below, post on this blog, telling me which one you want and why you deserve it. Best answers win. Humor is good.
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April 20, 2011
Free fitness books, DVDs
Time to clear off my desk. You know the drill. If you see something below you’d like, post here, telling me why I should give it to you (of all people!).
I’ll pick winners in a week or two.
And please, use your correct email address when you post. Otherwise I can’t get back in touch with you to get your snail address so I can mail you the goods.
Without further ado, here’s what’s available:
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April 5, 2011
Free fitness books
We’ll celebrate the start of triathlon season by giving away some really cool books about running, swimming and cycling.
If you want one of these books, post below, telling me why you deserve it. I’ll pick winners in a week or two.
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March 19, 2011
Free fitness books, DVDs
Help! My desk is being swallowed by a slew of fitness books and DVDs. I need you to take some of this stuff away!
If you want one of the following, post here, telling me which one you want and why you deserve it.
Up for grabs:
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February 6, 2011
Fitness freebies!
Help me clear off my desk!
You know the drill. If you want one of the following fitness books or DVDs, post here, telling me which one you want and why you deserve it. I’ll pick winners in a week or so.
Up for grabs this time:
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January 19, 2011
Free fitness books, DVDs
Help! I’ve got a new slew of books and DVDs to clear off my desk.
You know the drill. Post here, telling me which book or DVD you want, and why you deserve it. Best answer wins.
Up for grabs this week:
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December 31, 2010
Free diet books
Based on the load of diet-related books that has appeared in my mailbox, it must be January.
Who’s got a weight-loss resolution?
I’ve got some books to give away. Let me know which one you want, and post here telling me why you deserve it. I’ll pick winners in a week or so.
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December 24, 2010
Free fitness books
Still more books to give away.
To win one, post here, telling me which one you want and why you deserve it.
Up for grabs this week:
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December 8, 2010
Free fitness books, DVDs
Help me clear off my desk!
You know the routine. If you want one of the fitness books or DVDs listed below, post here, telling me which one you want and why you deserve it.
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November 23, 2010
Free fitness books, DVDs
Help me clear my desk off, stat!
You know the drill. Post here, telling me which book or DVD you want and why you deserve it. Best answer wins.
Up for grabs this week:
Books:
DVDs:
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November 16, 2010
Fitness Freebies!
Time to clear my desk off. Time for you to win cool DVDs for yourself — or to give as gifts.
You know the routine. Post here, letting me know which DVD you want and why you deserve it. Best answers win. (Humor is good!)
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October 11, 2010
Free books for you
I’ve got a couple of really cool books to give away.
If you’d like one of them, post here, letting me know which one you want and why you deserve it.
Here’s what’s up for grabs:
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September 28, 2010
Free fitness books and DVDs
It’s time, once again, to clear off my desk. If you want one of the following books or DVDs, post here, letting me know which one you want and why you deserve it. Best answers win.
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September 5, 2010
Win "List Maker's Get-Healthy Guide"
I love the book that appeared in my mailbox this week — “List Maker’s Get-Healthy Guide” from the editors of Prevention magazine.
I keep flipping through it, checking interesting lists, like “12 foods not worth buying organic,” “6 strategies to beat workout boredom,” “7 ways to shorten your lifespan,” “7 germiest public places” and “7 best excuses for calling in sick.”
It’s addictive!
But, since I don’t have room for any more clutter on my desk, I’m giving the book away to the person who needs it most.
Tell me why that’s you.
Best answer wins.
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August 19, 2010
Free fitness books and DVDs
Time to clear off my desk!
If you want one of the following books or DVDs, post here telling me why you deserve it. I’ll pick winners in about a week.
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June 19, 2010
Fitness freebies!
It’s time for you to help me clear off my desk.
I’m giving away stuff. If you want any of the following items, post here telling me why you deserve it. Best answer wins.
I’ll pick winners next week. Here’s what’s up for grabs:
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April 23, 2010
Free books and DVDs
Lots of freebies are stacking up on my desk again.
If you want any of these books or DVDs, post on this blog what you want and why you deserve it. Best answers win.
Here’s what’s up for grabs:
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April 10, 2010
Free fitness books and DVDs
Help, my desk is buried in fitness books and DVDs! Time to give stuff away.
If you want to win one of these prizes, post a comment on this blog telling me why you deserve it. Best answers win! (I’ll pick next week.)
Here’s what’s up for grabs this time:
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March 30, 2010
Free fitness books and DVDs
More freebies for you. You know the routine. Post here why you deserve it and I’ll pick winners in a few days.
Up for grabs:
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March 24, 2010
Free fitness books and DVDs
I’ve got a batch of books and DVDs to clear off my desk. If you want to win one, post here telling me why you deserve it.
Here’s what’s up for grabs:
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March 3, 2010
Free fitness stuff!
I’ve got a stash of fitness DVDs and books to clear off my desk. If you want one of these, specify which one and post here telling me why I should give it to you.
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January 19, 2010
Free fitness books (with racy titles!)
Running Press sent over a two-book gift set of Rory Freedman and Kim Barnouin’s hilarious smack-talking odes to healthy living, “Skinny Bitch, A No-Nonsense, Tough-Love Guide for Savvy Girls Who Want to Stop Eating Crap and Start Looking Fabulous” and “Skinny Bastard, A Kick-in-the-Ass for Real Men Who Want to Stop Being Fat and Start Getting Buff.”
Yes, the books are spiced up with a smattering of four-letter words. They are brazen, sassy and straight-up. It’s like getting a talking-to from your best friend.
One reviewer says by the time she laughed her way through Chapter 4 of “Skinny Bitch,” “The Dead, Rotting Decomposing Flesh Diet,” she called home to change dinner plans because she’d gone vegan on the spot.
Take what you will from it, but it’s a refreshing look at what we eat and what it does to our bodies. And it’s hilarious!
You’ll learn why sugar is the devil, what’s really in meat and seafood, and the importance of questioning what you put in your body.
As the authors say, “Use your head, lose your ass.”
The set sells for $29.95. Tell me why you need this pair of books. Best answer (come on folks, get creative!) wins the boxed set.
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January 9, 2010
Win fitness books!
Once again, it’s getting hard to see my desk under the ever growing heap of fitness books that keeps landing here.
My pile of quicksand is your stroke of luck!
Post a comment here telling me which book (or DVD) you want and why you need it. Best answers win!
Here’s what’s up for grabs:
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December 12, 2009
Fitness freebies!
More fitness freebies for you to win!
I’m having a hard time believing some of the claims from today’s batch of books and DVDs (Fit in just a few minutes a week? I don’t believe it!), but here’s what’s up for grabs today:
If you want one of the freebies, post here. Tell me which one you want and why you deserve it. I’ll pick winners next week.
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December 4, 2009
Fitness freebies!
It’s time to clear off my desk. That means you get free fitness stuff. Post on this blog and let me know what you want. I’ll pick winners next week. Up for grabs this time:
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November 5, 2009
Win "The 10-Minute Total Body Breakthrough"
Think you don’t have time for fitness? Wrong.
Sean Foy outlines in simple terms just how to go from excuses to hill repeats (or something like that) in “The 10-Minute Total Body Breakthrough.”
The spiral-bound book is geared toward fitness newbies, with explanations of Body Mass Index, fitness tests that let you compare your fitness level to others, places to record your blood pressure and cholesterol levels, stories about real people who have whipped themselves into shape and lots of illustrated, easy-to-follow instructions on how to do basic exercises.
My favorite feature? The “create your own workout” section in the back. You put together your own 10-minute sweat fest by picking one each from the selection of 4-minute, 3-minute, 2-minute and 1-minute suggested exercises. You might end up with, say, 4 minutes of mountain climbers, followed by 3 minutes of chair push-ups, 2 minutes of crunches and 1 minute of seated side bends.
Do you need this book? Tell me why. Best answer gets my copy.
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October 31, 2009
Fitness Freebies!
I’ve got some stuff to give away. Just post what you want and why you should win it here, and I’ll pick winners next week.
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September 19, 2009
Fitness freebies!
I’ve got some fitness freebies for you!
To win, post which prize you want and why you deserve it here. Then check back. I’ll pick the winners early next week and if you’re a winner, I’ll need your snail mail address.
Here’s what’s up for grabs:
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September 4, 2009
Fitness freebies!
Happy Friday, folks. To celebrate, I’ve got a new selection of stuff to give away.
To win, you must do TWO THINGS: Post here, telling me which DVD or book you want and why you need it. Then email your snail mail address to pleblanc@statesman.com.
This is what’s up for grabs this time:
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August 27, 2009
Fitness freebies!
I’ve got some more freebies to give away. To win, you must do TWO things: Post your name and why you deserve the book on this blog, and email your snail mail address to me at pleblanc@statesman.com.
Here’s what I’ve got:
Please specify which book or DVD you prefer. I’ll pick winners in a few days. Good luck!
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August 15, 2009
Win fitness books!
I’m giving away a couple more fitness books: “The All-Pro Diet: Lose Fat, Build Muscle, and Live Like a Champion,” by professional football player Tony Gonzalez, and “Super Fit Mama: Stay Fit During Pregnancy and Get Your Body Back After Baby,” by Tracey Mallet.
To win, you must do TWO things: First post a comment on this blog telling me why you deserve one of the books. Then email your snail mail address to me at pleblanc@statesman.com. And be sure and tell me which book you want.
The best answers win!
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July 21, 2009
Win "Training Plans for Cyclists"
Thinking of riding the Ride for the Roses this fall? Dreaming of a cycling tour through Italy? (I am!)
You need a copy of “Training Plans for Cyclists,” by Gale Bernhardt (VeloPress, $21.95). And you can win it right here.
Just post at the end of this blog why you deserve the book. Then email your snail mail address to pleblanc@statesman.com. The person with the best answer wins the book.
The over-sized paperback is packed with training plans for people planning to ride centuries, multi-day tours or mountain bike races.
Bernhardt, who coached the USA Triathlon team at the 2004 Olympics and served as chair of the USA Triathlon National Coaching Committee for five years, puts training in plain English. The book includes sections on nutrition, bike fit, gear and training intensity. The bulk of the book is devoted to workout descriptions.
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May 27, 2009
Win fitness freebies!
I’ve got some more freebies for you.
To win, you must do TWO things — post your name here and email your name, snail mail address and which book you prefer to pleblanc@statesman.com. I’ve just got one copy of each, so you have to be quick!
Here’s what I’ve got now:
“Tina Vindum’s Outdoor Fitness,” a cool guide to exercising in the great green outdoors; “Overachiever’s Diary,” which tells the story of how the Army Triathlon Team became better swimmers and includes tips on how you can improve your swimming, by Louis Tharp; and “Age is Just a Number,” by Dara Torres, the first American woman to swim in five Olympic games.
I’ve also got a couple of Tshirts with various logos. Let me know your size.
Remember - Post your name here and email me your address.
Ready, set, go!
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May 12, 2009
Free fitness books!
I’ve got a stack of books taking up space on my desk. Time to give some away!
To win, you must do TWO things: Post your name here, and email your snail mail address and first, second and third choice book preferences to pleblanc@statesman.com.
I’ve got one copy of each of the following books: “Chi Running” by Danny Dreyer; “Enlightened, How I lost 40 Pounds with a Yoga Mat, Fresh Pineapples and a Beagle-Pointer,” by Jessica Berger Gross; “Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen,” by Christopher McDougall; “The Knockout Workout,” by Mia St. John; “The Belly Off! Diet,” by Jeff Csatari; “Heart of the Game: Life, Deaht and Mercy in Minor League America,” by S.L. Price; and “The Alternate Day Diet.”
Remember — Post here AND email me.
Good luck!
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