Bob Bartling and several like-minded people founded the Prairie Striders Running Club in 1969 to promote running, fellowship, and health. Bob began collecting books and magazines related to running and track and field, and by 1978, the Prairie Striders Running Club Library was established. It includes 636 volumes of books, about 5,000 periodicals and newsletters, and has the results of 16 annual races. The collection is so complete that even the editors of Runner’s World contact Bob for articles.
The Prairie Striders Library was housed in the basement of Bartling’s store for many years. The library moved to another location in downtown Brookings before finding a permanent home in the H.M. Briggs Library in June 2015. It is currently housed in the compact shelving on the lower level of the library.
This Book Gallery highlights the collection housed at the H.M. Briggs Library
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Talent is Overrated: What Really Separates World-Class Performers from Everybody Else
Geoffrey Colvin
An expansion on the author’s popular Fortune article, "What It Takes to Be Great," builds on his premise about success being linked to the practice and perseverance of specific efforts, in a full-length report that draws on scientific principles and real-world examples to demonstrate his systematic process at work.
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Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption
Laura `. Hillenbrand
On a May afternoon in 1943, an Army Air Forces bomber crashed into the Pacific Ocean and disappeared, leaving only a spray of debris and a slick of oil, gasoline, and blood. Then, on the ocean surface, a face appeared--Lt. Louis Zamperini. Captured by the Japanese and driven to the limits of endurance, Zamperini would answer desperation with ingenuity; suffering with hope, resolve, and humor.
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A Race Like No Other: 26.2 Miles Through the Streets of New York
Liz Robbins
A narrative account of the 2007 New York City marathon interweaves the stories of professional and amateur participants, from Great Britain’s world-record holder Paula Radcliffe and Latvian two-time winner Jelena Prokopcuka to South African former champion Hendrick Ramaala and a young cancer survivor running his first race.
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Out of Nowhere: The Inside Story of How Nike Marketed the Culture of Running
Geoff Hollister
Offers an account of how Nike became the world's largest sports and fitness company. This book provides a glimpse into the first 33 years of Nike - from its humble beginnings to its modern guise as a global giant.
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Sneaker Wars: The Enemy Brothers Who Founded Adidas and Puma and the Family Feud that Forever Changed the Business of Sports
Barbara Smit
Sneaker Wars is the fascinating true story of the enemy brothers behind Adidas and Puma, two of the biggest global brands of athletic footwear. Adi and Rudi Dassler started their shoe business in their mother's laundry room and achieved almost instantaneous success. But by the end of World War II a vicious feud had torn the Dasslers apart, dividing their company and their family and launching them down separate, often contentious paths. Out of the fires of their animosity, two rival sneaker brands were born, brands that would revolutionize the world of professional sports, sparking astonishing behind-the-scenes deals, fabulous ad campaigns, and multimillion-dollar contracts for pro athletes, from Joe Namath to Muhammad Ali to David Beckham.
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Extreme Running
Kym McConnell
Running is an inexpensive, convenient, and increasingly popular sport, but some take it to the limit. From cold weather running in Alaska to the intense heat of the Sahara Marathon, a number of athletes choose to pit themselves against the elements. Extremes of environment, route, and geography are another challenge, from trails through dense jungle to soaring mountain ranges. The rewards are the experiences of a lifetime, the sense of having been to largely unexplored places, and the realization of unique ambitions. Never before has there been a manual to pull together all the elements of this new, but fast growing sport, touching on every aspect from lone desert running to ultramarathons. The follow-up to Extreme Golf andExtreme Sailing, this third volume is a must-have for all runners.
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Jackrabbit 15: 44 Years of Pure Distance Racing Tradition, 1963 - 2006
Prairie Striders Running Club
Late in the fall of 1963, Tom Woodall and Pete Torino had a dream. They envisioned a race run on the roads from White, SD, to Brookings, SD, distance of 15.202 miles. The purpose of the race was to serve as a climax to the successful cross country season at South Dakota State University. The first race was run in 1963 and every year since. What began as a small race grew into one of the best known races in the Midwest. What was at first called the Annual White Marathon is now known as the “Jack 15”. It has showcased a world record holder as well as aUS Olympian. The purpose of this publication is to record the performances of all persons who have finished the Jack 15. May its contents rekindle memories for all who have tread its trail.
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100 Years of Boys Championship Track Memories
George Kiner
"Includes "AA" track--three class system (2006-1969), class "A" two class system (1968-1946) and one class system (1945-1906)"--P. 1. "A SDHSAA document."
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Bowerman and the Men of Oregon: The Story of Oregon's Legendary Coach and Nike's Cofounder
Kenny Moore
Examines the life and work of the famous track coach, including his team titles and record feats at the University of Oregon, his role in the 1972 Olympics, his founding of Nike, and his relationship with runner Steve Prefontaine.
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Duel in the Sun: Alberto Salazar, Dick Beardsley, and America's Greatest Marathon
John Brant
he 1982 Boston Marathon was great theater: Two American runners, Alberto Salazar, a celebrated champion, and Dick Beardsley, a gutsy underdog, going at each other for just under 2 hours and 9 minutes. Neither man broke. The race merely came to a thrilling, shattering end, exacting such an enormous toll that neither man ever ran as well again. Beardsley, the most innocent of men, descended into felony drug addiction, and Salazar, the toughest of men, fell prey to depression. Exquisitely written and rich with human drama, John Brant's Duel in the Sun brilliantly captures the mythic character of the most thrilling American marathon ever run―and the powerful forces of fate that drove these two athletes in the years afterward.
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SD Boys' X Country State Meet Memories (All Classes)
George Kiner
Documents South Dakota high school boys’ championship cross country history through 2006.
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SD Girls' State Track & Field Meet Memories (all classes)
George Kiner
Documents South Dakota high school girls’ championship track and field history through 2006.
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South Dakota Boys Championship Track Memories
George Kiner
"Includes "A" track--three class system (2006-1969), class "B" three class system (2006-1969) and class "B" two class system (1968-1946)"--P. 1. "A SDHSAA document."
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The Courage to Run
Jim Ryun
In these 90 daily readings, you’ll find courage and inspiration to run the good race from an Olympic silver medalist and U.S. Congressman. Weaving together engaging personal stories and those of historical and biblical figures, Congressman Ryun will inspire you to rise to the task of maintaining courage, integrity and fortitude no matter what the circumstances. Emphasizing strong family values, The Courage to Run will offer a challenging life application to help you make course corrections in your life and stay on track, while inspiring you to finish strong in the race of life.
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The Last Pick: The Boston Marathon Race Director's Road to Success
David McGillivray
Always the last pick for team sports because of his small stature, David McGillivray drove himself to excel at individual sports. Whe he was 16, he set himself up for the one "failure" that would motivate the rest of his life. He attempted to run in his first Boston Marathon - without training for the event. Not crossing the finish line could have been a crushing blow. Instead he went on to complete 115 marathons and eventually to become the Boston Marathon's race director.
At age 23, McGillivray completed his celebrated 3,452-mile run across the United States to raise money for cancer research. The story of his journey and what he learned about himself will give all readers a new understanding of how to prepare for and achieve success. McGillivray's many accomplishments will convince readers that virtually any goal is possible.
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The Traveling Marathoner
Elise Allen
Whether you've finally qualified for Boston, you're debuting in Chicago, or you can't resist the urge to run 26.2 miles through balmy Honolulu breezes, this book will help you and your cheering section plan an unforgettable marathon vacation—at any time of the year, to any part of the country.
All the race basics
• Contacts and registration info
• Course descriptions, route maps, and race-day insights
• Where to carbo-load
• Strategies for spectators—the best viewing spaces and breakfast places
All the travel basics
• Orientation info and maps
• Hotels with great race-weekend rates and amenities
• Top sights to see, regardless of how your legs feel
• Great places for a well-earned foot rub -
Gerry Lindgren's Book on Running
Gerry Lindgren
Gerry Lindgren takes readers through the growth process in distance running, from the back of the pack wimp to one of the world’s best. The book chronicles the rise of Gerry Lindgren from a last-place runner on his high school cross-country to the best high school distance runner of all time.
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The Fragile Champion: Doris Brown Who Always Ran the Extra Mile
Ken Foreman
Author Ken Foreman sets the record straight where Doris Brown (Heritage) is concerned. If you are a track nut, a recreational runner, or a sports historian, this book is for you. It will challenge all who seek to be the best that they can be.
