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Maryann Karinch and
David Brooks (photographer)
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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher
Touchstone Books
Publication date
April 6, 2000
Pages
268
Binding
Paperback
Book category
Adult Non-Fiction
ISBN-13
9780684862156
ISBN-10
0684862158
Dimensions
0.75 by 6.25 by 9.50 in.
Original list price
$18.95
Summaries and Reviews
Summary
Atheletes and 'extreme sports' fans will enjoy this exciting inside look at highrisk athletics, which uses firsthand accounts to reveal the secrets of surviving and competing in this grueling venue. Original.
(view table of contents)Amazon.com description: Product Description: You've watched skiers race down the most dangerous of slopes with incredible grace and speed. With a mixture of pure disbelief and fascination, you've seen extreme skateboarders soar through the air with just enough balance and timing to keep their edge. And you can't help but wonder, how do they do that?
Lessons from the Edge is an exciting exposé of the extreme experience, giving you the why and the how of what it means to live on the edge. Extreme athlete Maryann Karinch chronicles the close calls and peak performances of competitive athletes, and shows that being successful is about much more than winning. For extreme athletes, success means cultivating the inner strength, confidence, and discipline to be ready for the next challenge.
Both inspirational and practical, Lessons from the Edge is a how-to guide for tapping into your own potential for greatness.
Lessons from the Edge is an exciting exposé of the extreme experience, giving you the why and the how of what it means to live on the edge. Extreme athlete Maryann Karinch chronicles the close calls and peak performances of competitive athletes, and shows that being successful is about much more than winning. For extreme athletes, success means cultivating the inner strength, confidence, and discipline to be ready for the next challenge.
Both inspirational and practical, Lessons from the Edge is a how-to guide for tapping into your own potential for greatness.
- Learn how to develop mental toughness, trust intuition, and channel emotional energy in do-or-die situations
- Prepare for an athletic challenge with expert advice on nutrition, sport-specific training routines, personal gear and equipment, and dealing with injuries
- Discover what makes extreme athletes tick, from the bravado and thrill of adrenaline that come with success to the fear and self-doubt that can undermine performance
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from Touchstone Books (April 6, 2000)
9780684862156 | details & prices | 268 pages | 6.25 × 9.50 × 0.75 in. | 0.95 lbs | List price $18.95
About: Atheletes and 'extreme sports' fans will enjoy this exciting inside look at highrisk athletics, which uses firsthand accounts to reveal the secrets of surviving and competing in this grueling venue.
About: Atheletes and 'extreme sports' fans will enjoy this exciting inside look at highrisk athletics, which uses firsthand accounts to reveal the secrets of surviving and competing in this grueling venue.
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