Ergebnis für "On the Edge" in Sport & Freizeit

Richard Hammond describes his childhood and adolescence and the emergence of the adrenalin junkie, the first ridiculous stunts on his tricycle, and an increasing and near obsessive attraction to speed and the smell of petrol. He finds an attractive girl, Mindy, who shares his interests and helps him organise his high-speed life.

Martin Keown played at the highest level over three revolutionary decades - the 80s, 90s and 00s - which saw the birth of the Premier League and the advent of millionaire superstar footballers. He was a key man in one of the finest sides of all time - Arsène Wenger's Arsenal. So why has he always felt like a man battling on the edge? On the Edge is the story of one of football's all-time great characters – a man whose commitment and survival put him at the heart of the pitch, a place he dominated like almost no other footballer of his generation.

In May of 1963, Seattle mountaineer Jim Whittaker stepped into world history by becoming the first American to summit Mount Everest. More than 50 years later, he is still regarded as a seminal figure in North American mountaineering, as well as an astute businessman who helped create the outdoor recreation industry. A Life on the Edge: Memoirs of Everest and Beyond is Jim's courageous, no-punches-pulled autobiography and a look at a peripatetic, sometimes difficult life.

Whether you're fascinated by emergency response, global health, or stories of ordinary people making an extraordinary impact, On the Edge will inspire, educate, and ignite a passion for volunteerism.

One of the world's greatest mountain climbers and adventurers tells her first-hand leadership stories of coming to grips to life literally on the edge—8000 meters up. On the Edge is an engaging leadership manual that provides concrete insights garnered from various extreme environments ranging...

”On the Edge” takes listeners inside the minds of elite equestrian riders as they push the boundaries of performance, resilience, and passion. It is hosted by Savanna Stirling, an experienced rider with a Master’s in Psychology and a passion for all things mindset. Each episode explores the journeys, challenges, and triumphs that have shaped top athletes in the equestrian world. From overcoming setbacks to unlocking peak mental performance, ”On the Edge” offers insights and inspiration for anyone striving to reach their potential as we delve Inside the Minds of these riders.

INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLER An outspoken, inspirational memoir from a charismatic athlete in the spotlight, Dreamer is the moving story of the first Muslim hockey player to win the Stanley Cup, and the impossible dreams he made a reality. No one who knows the game is unfamiliar with the story of...

A majestic tale of discovery thatchanged many long-held views about the world In 1519 Magellan and his fleet of five ships set sail from Seville, Spain, to discover a water route to the fabled Spice Islands in Indonesia, where the most sought-after commodities -- cloves, pepper, and nutmeg --...

John Kretschmer is sailing’s practical philosopher - as much a doer as a thinker. And that is the overarching theme of this chronicle of a sailing life. Often amusing, sometimes poignant, occasionally terrifying but always inspiring, his deeply personal account is a welcome reminder of the good life waiting at sea. With hundreds of thousands of nautical miles under his keel, John’s adventures have taken him several times around the world.

"Gripping . . . the narrative is smooth and immediate, almost effortless in its detail, if occasionally breathless, like a good fast run . . ." --The New York Times Book Review Visionary American running coach Bob Larsen assembled a mismatched team of elite California runners . . . the start of...

An intense and emotional epistolary memoir by one of the world's top ice climbers, born at the confluence of motherhood, adventure, career, and marriage. As one of the world’s leading female professional rock and ice climbers, Burhardt and her husband led globe-trotting, adventure-seeking lives. When she learns that she’s pregnant—with twins—Burhardt at first tries to justify her insistence on pursuing extreme risk in the face of responsibility.

With his colorful tattoos and booming hip-hop sound track, Mike Iaconelli has turned the world of big-money competitive bass fishing upside down. In Fishing on the Edge, Iaconelli tells his own story–and it’s a whopper: a Philly-born, Jersey-bred Yankee who’s been stealing the spotlight...

Bienvenue sur On The Edge Table Tennis, le podcast autour du ping et, vous savez, de cette petite balle blanche qui va si vite. Je suis Marie Migot, pongiste professionnelle et je souhaite mettre ce sport en lumière ! Le ping m’a fait découvrir le monde, regardons le ensemble. Entre format court et long, je varie les plaisirs en offrant plusieurs facettes du ping, mais aussi ce qu’il y a autour. Pour les formats longs, j’invite des joueurs, coachs, thérapeutes ou autre, en laissant leur voix nous guider à travers une discussion sur leurs parcours et leurs apprentissages. Pour ...

It takes a certain kind of person to do whatever is necessary to make a living as a mixed martial arts fighter. And it takes another kind of person to stand out from all the rest as both a wild man and a rock star. Chris Leben, otherwise known as "The Crippler", is that kind of person. Leben's reputation started when he appeared on the inaugural season of The Ultimate Fighter, a reality show and competition where hopeful fighters live together and vie for a UFC contract and a path to greatness.

Former NFL QB Kordell Stewart aka "Slash" talks all things National Football League, College Football, and Pro golf to keep everyone on the edge of the sports news cycle.

Tonight we cover Shanon Sharpe getting fired from E.S.P.N. and the dangers of thinking with your dick over discipline. We are also cover Gilbert Arenas in an alleged federal indictment over card games. We tackle an elephant in the room destroying success & the people who live life on the edge with no financial and social competence whatsoever.

У нас не гаснут огни!Автоспортивный подкаст. Альтернатива телеку и паддоку. Ведущие: Вадим Химик и Дима Искрыч. Зовём гостей для большей неадекватности.

In this extraordinary narrative, Alan Tennant recounts his all-out effort to radio-track the transcontinental migration of the peregrine falcon -- an investigation no one before him had ever taken to such lengths. On the Wing transports us from the windswept flats of the Texas barrier islands --...

""Tough, straight, upsetting, and strangely beautiful. One of the best sports autobiographies I've ever read. It comes from the heart."" —Stephen King Eclipsing the traditional sports memoir, House of Nails, by former world champion, multimillionaire entrepreneur, and imprisoned felon Lenny...

On Christmas Eve 2013, off the coast of East Antarctica, an abrupt weather change trapped the Shokalskiy - the ship carrying earth scientist Chris Turney and 71 others involved in the Australasian Antarctic Expedition - in a densely packed armada of sea ice, 1400 miles from civilization. With the ship's hull breached and steerage lost, the wind threatened to drive the vessel into the frozen continent, smashing it to pieces.