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Karin De J.
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Any good running books out there?

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I love to run...and I love to read... therefore I love to read about running too. I would love to hear which books you read about running that you really liked. Not so much into books that tell you how to run (read plenty of those) but moreso, stories, bios etc. I read 'born to run' and loved it. 'Running on Empty' is another great one. 'And then the vulture eats you' was so-so and right now I am reading Bart Yasso's 'My life on the run' about which I still can't make my mind up as to whether I like it or not. 'Running through the wall' was a good one too and so was 'Ultra marathon man'. There must be more out there so if you have any tips, I'd love to hear about it.

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  • AndyPRO
    Andy Sendmail

    I too enjoyed Born to Run & Ultramarathon Man. I have recently read & enjoyed "What I Talk About When I Talk About Running" and another of Dean Karnazes books "Run!: 26.2 Stories of Blisters and Bliss".
    I shall check out the others you mention, thanks.

    posted over 1 year ago

  • Carolyn S.
    Carolyn S. Sendmail

    Try Mike Stroud's "Survival of the Fittest".

    posted over 1 year ago

  • Jenny P.
    Jenny P. Sendmail

    Great question Karin! Can't wait to see the responses. We should start a book swap!

    posted over 1 year ago

  • Allie
    Allie Sendmail

    I read The Non-Runner's Marathon Guide for Women by Dawn Dais and it was HILARIOUS! I would absolutely recommend this one. Only runners will really get the humor, but you'll laugh out loud every other page.
    I'm reading Natural Running by Danny Abshire because I'm learning how to properly run in Newton's... it has put me to sleep a few times but it's informational I guess.
    I'm also just starting Born to Run. Glad to hear you'd recommend it!

    PS- If you haven't watched Spirit of the Marathon, you're missing out!

    posted over 1 year ago

  • Bryce H.
    Bryce H. Sendmail

    My favorite so far is "Born To Run"

    posted over 1 year ago

  • Karin De J.
    Karin De J. Sendmail
    in reply to what Andy said:I too enjoyed Born to Run & Ultramarathon Man. I have recently read & enjoyed "What I Talk About When I Talk About Running" and another of Dean Karnazes books "Run!: 26.2 Stories of Blisters and Bliss". I shall check ou... read more

    I love his books, he has such a good sense of humor! I'll check those out for sure, thanks!

    posted over 1 year ago

  • Karin De J.
    Karin De J. Sendmail
    in reply to what Carolyn S. said:Try Mike Stroud's "Survival of the Fittest".

    Thanks Carolyn!

    posted over 1 year ago

  • Karin De J.
    Karin De J. Sendmail
    in reply to what Jenny P. said:Great question Karin! Can't wait to see the responses. We should start a book swap!

    lol I'd love that! It's so hard finding good running related books!

    posted over 1 year ago

  • Karin De J.
    Karin De J. Sendmail
    in reply to what said:I read The Non-Runner's Marathon Guide for Women by Dawn Dais and it was HILARIOUS! I would absolutely recommend this one. Only runners will really get the humor, but you'll laugh out loud every other page. I'm reading Natural Run... read more

    The non-runner's marathon guide sounds like a good one! You will love the Born to Run.. I didn't switch to barefoot but was sure inspired! I have heard about the Spirit of the Marathon and watched a little bit but I heard its a cry movie and I can't watch those lol. I did watch 'Running on the Sun' about the Badwater ultra and Running the Sahara ...holy crap is all I have to say about those! :-)

    posted over 1 year ago

  • Karin De J.
    Karin De J. Sendmail
    in reply to what Bryce H. said:My favorite so far is "Born To Run"

    That was an awesome book. I don't know if you read it already but Running on Empty is what I found a similarly written book...great story about an awesome guy (Marshall Ulrich) and the foreword is by McDougall.

    posted over 1 year ago

  • Robyn E.
    Robyn E. Sendmail

    Once a Runner by John L. Parker, Jr.

    posted over 1 year ago

  • Dan M.
    Dan M. Sendmail

    See Dane Run (one man, 52 weekends, 52 marathons) by Dane Rauschenberg

    posted over 1 year ago

  • Jog M Up
    Jog M Up Sendmail

    if you like Nike, you'll LOVE this book:
    Out of Nowhere: The Inside Story of How Nike Marketed the Culture of Running [Paperback]
    Geoff Hollister (Author)

    posted over 1 year ago

  • Kelly R.
    Kelly R. Sendmail

    2nd on Once a Runner, and check out the sequel Again to Carthage

    posted over 1 year ago

  • Mike D.
    Mike D. Sendmail

    3 of my favorites, Staying the Course (about Dick Beardsley), To The Edge (Badwater Ultramarathon), Running with the Buffalos, (elite college X-Country, Adam Goucher).

    posted over 1 year ago

  • Benjamin S.
    Benjamin S. Sendmail

    For Inspiration I recommend "Once A Runner" and the Sequel "Again To Carthage", John L. Parker Jr.!

    posted over 1 year ago

  • Bill K.
    Bill K. Sendmail

    Marathon & Beyond. It comes out every other month and is technically a magazine, but it's more like a book. Lots of in-depth articles, many of which are first-person accounts of marathons ... and beyond.

    posted over 1 year ago

  • Karin De J.
    Karin De J. Sendmail
    in reply to what Bill K. said:Marathon & Beyond. It comes out every other month and is technically a magazine, but it's more like a book. Lots of in-depth articles, many of which are first-person accounts of marathons ... and beyond.

    I have never heard of that one! Now that'd be something to look in to for sure!

    posted over 1 year ago

  • Dan J.
    Dan J. Sendmail

    I have read some of the books above and loved Run!, Born to Run and Ultramarathon man. My favourite had to be Mike Strouds "Survival Of the Fittest" though. I'm currently reading "Relentless Forward Progress" by Byron Powell which is good. I would also recommend "The Loneliness Of a Long Distance Runner" (Very Funny) and "Why We Run". "Feet in the Clouds" is also a fantastic book on fell running in the UK.

    posted over 1 year ago

  • Karin De J.
    Karin De J. Sendmail

    Yes, I forgot lol, I have the Relentless Forward Progress too and really liked it. It was very helpful in my prep for my first ultra, especially the importance of walking! Trying to do it the way he describes it sounds easier than it is though... atleast for me:-)

    posted over 1 year ago

  • Joshua F.
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    in reply to what Robyn E. said:Once a Runner by John L. Parker, Jr.

    Robyn, I totally agree. Have you read the sequel? I just bought it, but I'm waiting for Christmas to start it!

    Also, for everyone, I really enjoyed "Running with the Buffaloes" by Chris Lear. It's written in a journal/blog style and reads very quickly.

    posted over 1 year ago

  • Mechaela A.
    Mechaela A. Sendmail

    I love to run and love to read, too! I also loved "Born to Run" and "Ultra-marathon man". "The Long Run" is really good - check it out!

    posted over 1 year ago

  • Karin De J.
    Karin De J. Sendmail

    This is awesome people! My Christmas list is getting longer and longer! Thank you so much everyone!

    posted over 1 year ago

  • Tom D.
    Tom D. Sendmail

    Another vote for "Once a Runner". Couldn't put it down.

    posted over 1 year ago

  • Leanne C.
    Leanne C. Sendmail

    I really enjoyed and re-read sections of 'What I talk about when I talk about running' by Haruki Murkakami on a regular basis.

    posted over 1 year ago

  • Mike B.
    Mike B. Sendmail

    I just searched running books and found this question.... I just bought "Once a Runner" as many said it was great. Thanks!

    posted 10 months ago

  • Paul J.
    Paul J. Sendmail

    Born to Run was a great read...!

    Http://runnerdide77.blogspot.com

    posted 10 months ago

  • Nicole Z.
    Nicole Z. Sendmail

    My 3 favs are Run Like A Mother, Mile Markers and The Alcoholic Ironman.

    posted 10 months ago

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