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You'll learn how to: Break into competitive canoe racing. Cut through the confusing jargon and choose exactly the right canoe and paddle for you. Set up your boat like a pro. Train for top canoe racing performance. Develop a powerful forward stroke. Read the river to find the fast racing lanes. Ride the stern wake or the side wake. Use shallow water to your advantage. Find tactical opportunities in every race. Put together a successful canoe triathlon team.

Dr. Maffetone's unique training system for champions proves that the kinder, gentler approach actually works the best. This fitness regimen has worked for champions and non-athletes alike- because it's based on Dr. Philip Maffetone's deep understanding of how the body works. Maffetone has used that knowledge to develop The Maffetone method, his successful low-stress fitness program, which can be tailored to any individual. It means "training slower to go faster," says Mike Pigg, world champion triathlete and Maffetone client. The Maffetone Method includes: A ten step program to reduce stress and increase overall fitness; Exercise techniques designed for increased results with decreased pain; The real lowdown on some of those fad diets. In short, this is a fitness regimen for champions that everyone can use to reach their own goals whether it be running a marathon or walking around the block.

Using basic Zen techniques, the author provides a guide to improving athletic performance through meditation, centering, visualization and relaxation. The book is written for athletes of all levels, and for people who are not necessarily drawn to spirituality. The goal is "meditation in movement," and extending the many benefits of Zendurance into your everyday life. Many athletes struggle during training and racing, with their mental stress and physical imbalances creating barriers to their performance. Zendurance teaches you to find "effortless power."

Written by two endurance athletes, Adventure Racing covers the sport from its origins in New Zealand 20 years ago through today. It delves into the nuts and bolts of navigation and orientation, mountain biking, trekking, rope skills, and paddling. Information on nighttime racing and training, how to prevent injury and illness, fuel and hydration, and what to expect after a race are included. This book also offers appendices with sample gear list, race instructions, support crew list, and volunteer gear list.

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