Category Archives: Running

Nell McAndrew’s Marathon Race Day Tips

Posted on April 21, 2017 by

With the London Marathon fast approaching, there’s only a few days left for those running to prepare for the big event. But before you cross the start line, Nell McAndrew shares her Race Day Tips to ensure you start off on the right foot. … Continue reading →

Posted in Author, Books, Fitness, Marathon, Running

The Injury-Free Marathoner

Posted on November 4, 2016 by

Runners rejoice…the New York Marathon is underway this weekend! Thousands of runners are descending upon New York City and are racing for their best. But with 26.2 miles to traverse, marathon runners are prone to injuries. And you definitely want … Continue reading →

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Don’t Stop Me Now

Posted on March 24, 2016 by

Guest post by Vassos Alexander Wednesday 12:17pm. Text message received. Sender, Chris Evans. Message reads: 1,700 words. You? 😀 This was the trouble with writing a book, my first, at the same time as Chris was writing the excellent Call the … Continue reading →

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Seeing is Believing

Posted on March 8, 2016 by

Guest post by author Sarah Shephard What better way to mark International Women’s Day than by celebrating the sportswomen who in one way or another have been responsible for my love affair with sport? My hope for this International Women’s … Continue reading →

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Nell McAndrew’s Guide to Running

Posted on April 24, 2015 by

Welcome to my guide to running. Whether you want to learn how to get started or – like me – you’re always looking for tips on how to get faster, I hope my book helps you achieve your goals. Running is … Continue reading →

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Discover our #greatreads in the New Bloomsbury Sports catalogue

Posted on October 13, 2014 by

Our new 2014-2015 Sports Books Catalogue is now available. Browse the catalogue and discover the many different sports books that we publish here at Bloomsbury, from our exceptional training guides to our award winning great reads.  

Posted in Basketball, Books, Boxing, Coaching, Complete Guides, Cricket, Cycling, Fitness, Football, Health, Know the Game, Netball, Nutrition, Rouleur, Rowing, Rugby, Running, Sports Science, Swimming, Team Sport, Triathlon, Wisden, Yoga

How to Avoid Injuries During the London Marathon

Posted on April 11, 2014 by

The London Marathon is just around the corner, you’ve been training for months, you’ve ironed your best and tightest running bottoms, and you’re determined not to embarrass yourself in front of friends, family and live TV. So what can stop … Continue reading →

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Man vs. Beast: a Spartan’s tale of obstacle racing

Posted on November 15, 2013 by

Saturday morning was very cold and very wet – the perfect morning to stay indoors and whack the heating up, right? Wrong. I was at Pippingford Park in East Sussex battling the elements and ready to support the hordes of … Continue reading →

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Spring Highlights

Posted on January 15, 2013 by

Just a quick sneak preview of some of our Spring highlights…       … Inspired? You should be! We’ll keep you posted on all our upcoming titles throughout the year. Happy 2013!  from Team Sport at Bloomsbury

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Triathlon Triumph

Posted on August 9, 2012 by

Feeling inspired by the success of the Brownlee brothers? Thinking of taking up Triathlon or just want to improve your current sporting performance? Why not check out our Triathlon titles for guidance of avoiding injury, techniques and training tips for … Continue reading →

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