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The Driver
by Alexander Roy • 2007
He built a fake police car to break the 32-hour record his father never finished.
4.08
666
The Driver Summary
The Driver 86%
He built a fake police car to break the 32-hour record his father never finished.
by Alexander Roy 2007
4.08
666 ratings
The Perfection Point
by John Brenkus • 2010
Physics sets a ceiling on every sport. The absolute fastest 100m sprint possible: 8.99 seconds.
3.59
196
The Perfection Point Summary
The Perfection Point 86%
Physics sets a ceiling on every sport. The absolute fastest 100m sprint possible: 8.99 seconds.
by John Brenkus 2010
3.59
196 ratings
The Will to Keep Winning
by Daigo Umehara • 2016
For a fighting game legend, the most dangerous opponent was the trophy itself.
4.22
724
The Will to Keep Winning Summary
The Will to Keep Winning 86%
For a fighting game legend, the most dangerous opponent was the trophy itself.
by Daigo Umehara 2016
4.22
724 ratings
Speed Training for Combat, Boxing, Martial Arts, and MMA
by J. Barnes • 2005
Speed is seven separate skills. Most fighters train just the one that looks good on camera.
3.61
127
Speed Training for Combat, Boxing, Martial Arts, and MMA Summary
Speed Training for Combat, Boxing, Martial Arts, and MMA 86%
Speed is seven separate skills. Most fighters train just the one that looks good on camera.
by J. Barnes 2005
3.61
127 ratings
The Competitive Runner's Handbook
by Bob Glover • 1983
From 5K to marathon: how to train, race, and peak when finishing isn't enough.
4.08
415
The Competitive Runner's Handbook Summary
The Competitive Runner's Handbook 85%
From 5K to marathon: how to train, race, and peak when finishing isn't enough.
by Bob Glover 1983
4.08
415 ratings
Sebastian Vettel
by Karin Sturm • 2014
He became the youngest Formula 1 champion in history. He still did his own grocery shopping.
3.83
41
Sebastian Vettel Summary
Sebastian Vettel 85%
He became the youngest Formula 1 champion in history. He still did his own grocery shopping.
by Karin Sturm 2014
3.83
41 ratings
This is esports (and How to Spell it) – LONGLISTED FOR THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK AWARD 2020
by Paul "ReDeYe" Chaloner • 2020
Esports started in 1980, runs on modder-built games, and won't push pros out at 25.
4.10
158
This is esports (and How to Spell it) – LONGLISTED FOR THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK AWARD 2020 Summary
This is esports (and How to Spell it) – LONGLISTED FOR THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK AWARD 2020 85%
Esports started in 1980, runs on modder-built games, and won't push pros out at 25.
by Paul "ReDeYe" Chaloner 2020
4.10
158 ratings
The Invisible Game
by Zoltan Andrejkovics • 2016
Your team grinds mechanics all day and still cracks under pressure. The missing half is trainable.
4.33
228
The Invisible Game Summary
The Invisible Game 85%
Your team grinds mechanics all day and still cracks under pressure. The missing half is trainable.
by Zoltan Andrejkovics 2016
4.33
228 ratings
Lost in a Good Game
by Pete Etchells • 2019
The research that clears video games of harm, and the surprising ways they improve our lives.
3.72
752
Lost in a Good Game Summary
Lost in a Good Game 85%
The research that clears video games of harm, and the surprising ways they improve our lives.
by Pete Etchells 2019
3.72
752 ratings
Kicksology
by Brian Metzler • 2019
The shoe that boosted marathon speed by four percent and launched an industry arms race.
3.95
148
Kicksology Summary
Kicksology 85%
The shoe that boosted marathon speed by four percent and launched an industry arms race.
by Brian Metzler 2019
3.95
148 ratings
Console Wars
by Blake J. Harris • 2014
A toy exec and a blue hedgehog briefly unseated Nintendo. The real fight was inside the company.
3.97
12k+
Console Wars Summary
Console Wars 85%
A toy exec and a blue hedgehog briefly unseated Nintendo. The real fight was inside the company.
by Blake J. Harris 2014
3.97
12k+ ratings
Newton's Football
by Allen St. John • 2013
Football as science: unpredictable bounces, strategic arms races, and the physics of brain injury.
3.84
185
Newton's Football Summary
Newton's Football 85%
Football as science: unpredictable bounces, strategic arms races, and the physics of brain injury.
by Allen St. John 2013
3.84
185 ratings
Chess Training Pocket Book
by Lev Alburt • 1997
Most chess knowledge never wins a game. These 300 positions will.
4.28
105
Chess Training Pocket Book Summary
Chess Training Pocket Book 85%
Most chess knowledge never wins a game. These 300 positions will.
by Lev Alburt 1997
4.28
105 ratings
High Performance Rowing
by John McArthur • 1997
The rowing coach's system for speed: what to fix, when to fix it, and the data to prove it.
3.83
42
High Performance Rowing Summary
High Performance Rowing 85%
The rowing coach's system for speed: what to fix, when to fix it, and the data to prove it.
by John McArthur 1997
3.83
42 ratings
You Are an Ironman
by Jacques Steinberg • 2011
Six amateurs. One 140.6-mile race. The finish-line words that make every sacrifice worth it.
3.84
2k+
You Are an Ironman Summary
You Are an Ironman 85%
Six amateurs. One 140.6-mile race. The finish-line words that make every sacrifice worth it.
by Jacques Steinberg 2011
3.84
2k+ ratings
The Greatest Gambling Story Ever Told
by Mark Paul • 2020
Three gamblers bet their lives on a filly at 50-1, then face a cartel to collect.
4.03
3k+
The Greatest Gambling Story Ever Told Summary
The Greatest Gambling Story Ever Told 85%
Three gamblers bet their lives on a filly at 50-1, then face a cartel to collect.
by Mark Paul 2020
4.03
3k+ ratings
Inside Mercedes F1
by Matt Whyman • 2024
Eight straight titles, then a half-second gap. Inside the rebuild of every Mercedes department.
4.02
1k+
Inside Mercedes F1 Summary
Inside Mercedes F1 85%
Eight straight titles, then a half-second gap. Inside the rebuild of every Mercedes department.
by Matt Whyman 2024
4.02
1k+ ratings
The Perfect Mile
by Neal Bascomb • 2004
The four-minute mile was declared impossible. For three rivals, that was the starting line.
4.22
10k+
The Perfect Mile Summary
The Perfect Mile 85%
The four-minute mile was declared impossible. For three rivals, that was the starting line.
by Neal Bascomb 2004
4.22
10k+ ratings
Building Evolutionary Architectures
by Neal Ford • 2017
F1's smallest team chose to lose for a year. Then its Russian money became radioactive overnight.
3.74
1k+
Building Evolutionary Architectures Summary
Building Evolutionary Architectures 85%
F1's smallest team chose to lose for a year. Then its Russian money became radioactive overnight.
by Neal Ford 2017
3.74
1k+ ratings
How To Build A Car
by Adrian Newey • 2017
Ayrton Senna died in his car. He still built more F1 championships than anyone.
4.45
15k+
How To Build A Car Summary
How To Build A Car 85%
Ayrton Senna died in his car. He still built more F1 championships than anyone.
by Adrian Newey 2017
4.45
15k+ ratings
Off the Deep End
by W. Hodding Carter IV • 2008
He skipped the sports car, bought a swim cap, and at 41 tried to qualify for the Olympics.
3.30
111
Off the Deep End Summary
Off the Deep End 85%
He skipped the sports car, bought a swim cap, and at 41 tried to qualify for the Olympics.
by W. Hodding Carter IV 2008
3.30
111 ratings
The Formula
by Joshua Robinson • 2024
Beneath the speed, F1's real race was in business, engineering loopholes, and reality television.
4.31
7k+
The Formula Summary
The Formula 85%
Beneath the speed, F1's real race was in business, engineering loopholes, and reality television.
by Joshua Robinson 2024
4.31
7k+ ratings
Masters of Doom
by David Kushner • 2003
Two coders, one lake house, and the game that turned office workers into after-hours warriors.
4.30
20k+
Masters of Doom Summary
Masters of Doom 85%
Two coders, one lake house, and the game that turned office workers into after-hours warriors.
by David Kushner 2003
4.30
20k+ ratings
The Billionaire and the Mechanic
by Julian Guthrie • 2013
Flying boats and shoreline crowds: how a billionaire and a mechanic won the America's Cup.
4.11
824
The Billionaire and the Mechanic Summary
The Billionaire and the Mechanic 85%
Flying boats and shoreline crowds: how a billionaire and a mechanic won the America's Cup.
by Julian Guthrie 2013
4.11
824 ratings
The One Year Uncommon Life Daily Challenge
by Tony Dungy • 2011
How an F1 underdog survived the Russian invasion, sponsor chaos, and a driver who kept crashing.
4.5
1k+
The One Year Uncommon Life Daily Challenge Summary
The One Year Uncommon Life Daily Challenge 85%
How an F1 underdog survived the Russian invasion, sponsor chaos, and a driver who kept crashing.
by Tony Dungy 2011
4.5
1k+ ratings
The Ultra Mindset
by Travis Macy • 2015
Lessons from 100-mile races: the mental framework that works just as well in the boardroom.
3.87
1k+
The Ultra Mindset Summary
The Ultra Mindset 85%
Lessons from 100-mile races: the mental framework that works just as well in the boardroom.
by Travis Macy 2015
3.87
1k+ ratings
Triathlon Training in 4 Hours a Week
by Eric Harr • 2003
A triathlon finish line in six weeks, on just four hours of training a week.
3.67
174
Triathlon Training in 4 Hours a Week Summary
Triathlon Training in 4 Hours a Week 85%
A triathlon finish line in six weeks, on just four hours of training a week.
by Eric Harr 2003
3.67
174 ratings
Lewis Hamilton
by Lewis Hamilton • 2007
Dad moonlighted to pay for karting. Then F1: championship lead, paparazzi prison, teammate war.
3.69
1k+
Lewis Hamilton Summary
Lewis Hamilton 85%
Dad moonlighted to pay for karting. Then F1: championship lead, paparazzi prison, teammate war.
by Lewis Hamilton 2007
3.69
1k+ ratings
50/50
by Dean Karnazes • 2008
Fifty marathons, fifty states, fifty days. The miles were not the hardest thing.
3.78
4k+
50/50 Summary
50/50 85%
Fifty marathons, fifty states, fifty days. The miles were not the hardest thing.
by Dean Karnazes 2008
3.78
4k+ ratings
Born to Run
by Christopher McDougall • 2009
An isolated tribe runs for days unhurt. A journalist helps stage a 50-mile canyon duel.
4.30
236k+
Born to Run Summary
Born to Run 85%
An isolated tribe runs for days unhurt. A journalist helps stage a 50-mile canyon duel.
by Christopher McDougall 2009
4.30
236k+ ratings
Just Add Water
by Katie Ledecky • 2024
A chronic condition that makes standing up punishing. She kept winning Olympic gold anyway.
4.12
8k+
Just Add Water Summary
Just Add Water 85%
A chronic condition that makes standing up punishing. She kept winning Olympic gold anyway.
by Katie Ledecky 2024
4.12
8k+ ratings
Chris Hoy
by Chris Hoy • 2009
Olympic gold at 32, years after the graphs said he would peak. The margin was never physical.
4.10
367
Chris Hoy Summary
Chris Hoy 85%
Olympic gold at 32, years after the graphs said he would peak. The margin was never physical.
by Chris Hoy 2009
4.10
367 ratings
The Winning Formula
by David Coulthard • 2018
Split-second decisions, obsessive detail, team-first culture: the Formula 1 playbook for business.
3.52
411
The Winning Formula Summary
The Winning Formula 85%
Split-second decisions, obsessive detail, team-first culture: the Formula 1 playbook for business.
by David Coulthard 2018
3.52
411 ratings
Play Anything
by Ian Bogost • 2016
Real fun needs rules, not freedom. The philosopher's case against chasing happiness.
3.17
572
Play Anything Summary
Play Anything 85%
Real fun needs rules, not freedom. The philosopher's case against chasing happiness.
by Ian Bogost 2016
3.17
572 ratings
Training for the Uphill Athlete
by Steve House • 2019
Uphill endurance has a blueprint, and it starts with aerobic capacity, not pain tolerance.
4.57
2k+
Training for the Uphill Athlete Summary
Training for the Uphill Athlete 85%
Uphill endurance has a blueprint, and it starts with aerobic capacity, not pain tolerance.
by Steve House 2019
4.57
2k+ ratings
The Triathlete's Training Bible
by Joe Friel • 1998
A complete triathlon training system: how to periodize your year so you peak on race day.
4.17
3k+
The Triathlete's Training Bible Summary
The Triathlete's Training Bible 85%
A complete triathlon training system: how to periodize your year so you peak on race day.
by Joe Friel 1998
4.17
3k+ ratings
How Bad Do You Want It? Mastering the Psychology of Mind over Muscle
by Matt Fitzgerald • 2015
You don't bonk because your tank is empty. You bonk because your brain says stop.
4.08
7k+
How Bad Do You Want It? Mastering the Psychology of Mind over Muscle Summary
How Bad Do You Want It? Mastering the Psychology of Mind over Muscle 85%
You don't bonk because your tank is empty. You bonk because your brain says stop.
by Matt Fitzgerald 2015
4.08
7k+ ratings
The Future of Geography
by Tim Marshall • 2023
Space is the new geography of power: every conflict below is replicating in orbit.
3.91
8k+
The Future of Geography Summary
The Future of Geography 85%
Space is the new geography of power: every conflict below is replicating in orbit.
by Tim Marshall 2023
3.91
8k+ ratings
Aussie Grit
by Mark Webber • 2015
Three races from a title, his team gave the only new front wing to his rival.
4.02
3k+
Aussie Grit Summary
Aussie Grit 85%
Three races from a title, his team gave the only new front wing to his rival.
by Mark Webber 2015
4.02
3k+ ratings
The Race of My Life
by Milkha Singh • 2013
A Partition orphan who became India's fastest man. Four steps from Olympic gold, he hesitated.
4.21
1k+
The Race of My Life Summary
The Race of My Life 85%
A Partition orphan who became India's fastest man. Four steps from Olympic gold, he hesitated.
by Milkha Singh 2013
4.21
1k+ ratings
Choosing to Run
by Des Linden • 2023
She lost Boston by two seconds. Then a nor'easter gave her one more shot at victory.
4.24
13k+
Choosing to Run Summary
Choosing to Run 85%
She lost Boston by two seconds. Then a nor'easter gave her one more shot at victory.
by Des Linden 2023
4.24
13k+ ratings
Prisoner's Dilemma
by William Poundstone • 1992
A Hungarian polymath invented game theory. The Cold War turned his thought experiment real.
3.92
2k+
Prisoner's Dilemma Summary
Prisoner's Dilemma 85%
A Hungarian polymath invented game theory. The Cold War turned his thought experiment real.
by William Poundstone 1992
3.92
2k+ ratings
Operation Ironman
by George Mahood • 2015
Hospital bed to Ironman in four months. He couldn't swim front crawl. He lined up anyway.
4.52
2k+
Operation Ironman Summary
Operation Ironman 85%
Hospital bed to Ironman in four months. He couldn't swim front crawl. He lined up anyway.
by George Mahood 2015
4.52
2k+ ratings
Running with the Kenyans
by Adharanand Finn • 2010
Kenya produces the world's fastest distance runners. A journalist moved there to understand why.
3.94
10k+
Running with the Kenyans Summary
Running with the Kenyans 85%
Kenya produces the world's fastest distance runners. A journalist moved there to understand why.
by Adharanand Finn 2010
3.94
10k+ ratings
The Mental Game of Poker 2
by Jared Tendler • 2013
A step-by-step system for poker's mental game: reach the zone, beat tilt, make sharper decisions.
4.21
286
The Mental Game of Poker 2 Summary
The Mental Game of Poker 2 85%
A step-by-step system for poker's mental game: reach the zone, beat tilt, make sharper decisions.
by Jared Tendler 2013
4.21
286 ratings
Knowing the Score
by David Papineau • 2017
The deepest truths about mind, ethics, and human potential are worked out on the pitch.
3.29
150
Knowing the Score Summary
Knowing the Score 85%
The deepest truths about mind, ethics, and human potential are worked out on the pitch.
by David Papineau 2017
3.29
150 ratings
The Woodpecker Method
by Axel Smith • 2018
A puzzle set you repeat faster and faster until your subconscious does the calculating for you.
4.32
128
The Woodpecker Method Summary
The Woodpecker Method 85%
A puzzle set you repeat faster and faster until your subconscious does the calculating for you.
by Axel Smith 2018
4.32
128 ratings
Marathoning for Mortals
by John Bingham • 2003
Walking counts. Finishing beats speed. A marathon guide for people who are not runners.
3.97
1k+
Marathoning for Mortals Summary
Marathoning for Mortals 85%
Walking counts. Finishing beats speed. A marathon guide for people who are not runners.
by John Bingham 2003
3.97
1k+ ratings
The Seven Deadly Chess Sins
by Jonathan Rowson • 2000
Seven mental traps that cost you chess games, and the psychological habits that disarm them.
4.35
168
The Seven Deadly Chess Sins Summary
The Seven Deadly Chess Sins 85%
Seven mental traps that cost you chess games, and the psychological habits that disarm them.
by Jonathan Rowson 2000
4.35
168 ratings
ChiRunning
by Danny Dreyer • 2004
Replace leg strain with alignment: T'ai Chi teaches the body to run on gravity, not force.
3.74
8k+
ChiRunning Summary
ChiRunning 84%
Replace leg strain with alignment: T'ai Chi teaches the body to run on gravity, not force.
by Danny Dreyer 2004
3.74
8k+ ratings
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