A lively nonfiction picture book about runners preparing for, and racing in, the New York City Marathon, perfect for fans of Balloons Over Broadway and The Philharmonic Gets Dressed. All over the world—on city roads and country lanes, on beaches, high in the mountains, across fields, in sun, rain, and late at night, people get ready to race. It’s a BIG DEAL to run in the New York City Marathon! In this energetic and ever-so-fun nonfiction picture book about the world's most famous race, readers follow runners from all over the world as they stretch, make their playlist, eat a spaghetti dinner, and then pound, pound, pound through the five boroughs of New York City, all the way to the finish line. With fun facts throughout ("Since 1979, a high school band stationed at Mile 9 plays the “Rocky” theme song again and again until the last runners go by"), this is an exhilarating, inside-view of what it entails to run the world's largest marathon.

In a direct answer to the modern runner’s needs, Dr. Kelly Starrett, author of the bestseller Becoming a Supple Leopard: The Ultimate Guide to Resolving Pain, Preventing Injury, and Optimizing Athletic Performance, has focused his revolutionary movement and mobility philosophy on the injury-plagued world of running. Despite the promises of the growing minimalist-shoe industry and a rush of new ideas on how to transform running technique, more than three out of four runners suffer at least one injury per year. Although we may indeed be “Born to Run,” life in the modern world has trashed and undercut dedicated runners wishing to transform their running. The harsh effects of too much sitting and too much time wearing the wrong shoes has left us shackled to lower back problems, chronic knee injuries, and debilitating foot pain. In this book, you will learn the 12 standards that will prepare your body for a lifetime of top-performance running. You won’t just be prepared to run in a minimalist shoe–you’ll be Ready to Run, period. In Ready to Run, you will learn: The 12 performance standards you must work toward and develop on an ongoing basis How to tap into all of your running potential and access a fountain of youth for lifelong running How to turn your weaknesses into strengths How to prevent chronic overuse injuries by building powerful injury-prevention habits into your day How to prepare your body for the demands of changing your running shoes and running technique How to treat pain and swelling with cutting-edge modalities and accelerate your recovery How to equip your home mobility gym A set of mobility exercises for restoring optimal function and range of motion to your joints and tissues How to run faster, run farther, and run better

A bouncy, rhythmic story about racing, packed with noises to shout out loud.

A fool-proof plan to launch your solo private practice with minimal financial investment or risk. We'll be in your back pocket the whole way through, cheering you on and advising you at each step. Our guide is intended for solo licensed clinicians, including (but not limited to) Mental Health Counselors, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Speech and Language Pathologists, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, and Dietitians.We are a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Licensed and Registered Occupational Therapist with almost 30 years of combined clinical experience, half of which has been spent running our solo practices. We have helped numerous clinicians start their own successful private practices, and are so excited to help you gain independence and achieve financial freedom.

Finally - a book that brings old world barbering back with today's business strategies! Learn the success strategies for opening, remodeling, and running a barbershop that focuses on the needs of your targeted clientele-the millennial man. Getting your game plan together can be time consuming and expensive when you try to "go it alone." Why take years to master the operational tactics that will lead your business to success? Jeff and Eric have laid out the game plan and thought of every last detail to help you budget your expenses, save money, and invest in your business. It's packed with the steps, tips, checklists, ideas, and strategies to make your barbershop a success. Whether you already own a barbershop or you are just advancing your career in this direction, this book is for you. Ready, Set, Go! will help you to: - Visualize, plan, and organize your new business venture. - Assess and pick the right location and negotiate your lease. - Select your legal and financial team and set up the business and financial structure for your barbershop. - Design a barbershop that fits within your budget and set up a successful working relationship with your contractors. - Find the money or capital that you need to finance your business venture and open your doors. - Hire the right people to staff your barbershop. - And, everything else you will need to own and operate a profitable barbershop! In addition, this book has a special section, The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly, that contains advice that comes straight from other owners and industry leaders who offered their input on opening, remodeling, managing, marketing, and solving problems and challenges. The Check It Out sections enable you to be sure you don't forget a single detail. With this book you will have laid the groundwork, from start to finish, for eliminating trial-and-error approaches, preventing unforeseen problems, and running a successful barbershop.

On your marks . . . get set . . . go! Race down the track for a magical ride through your imagination, as you zoom past marshmallow fields, down sugar lanes and across the sparkling rainbow for a lollipop pitstop. Who will win? Find out inside this fantastic story, full of twists and turns!

Miranda's dad is going to his very first marathon. But they get there late and Dad sends Miranda to get him some water. Before she can bring it back, the starter's horn goes off and the runners are off! Miranda takes the water bottle and dashes down the course looking for her dad. When Miranda gets to the finish line, she finally finds her father ... and gets a big surprise!