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Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen (Vintage)
Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen (Vintage)
by Christopher McDougall
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Born to Run is the one of those books you just can't keep to yourself. In fact, it's probably the one title I've recommended more than any other in the last two years. It has a little bit of everything: adventure, travel, history, science, and sport, all... (read more)

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Chi Running: A Revolutionary Approach to Effortless, Injury-Free Running
Chi Running: A Revolutionary Approach to Effortless, Injury-Free Running
by Danny Dreyer
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More than 24 million people run in the United States alone, but 65 percent will have to stop at least once this year because of injury. Still others will choose to run through the pain. But in this groundbreaking book, ultramarathoner Danny Dreyer... (read more)

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Eat and Run: My Unlikely Journey to Ultramarathon Greatness
Eat and Run: My Unlikely Journey to Ultramarathon Greatness
by Scott Jurek
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For nearly two decades, Scott Jurek has been a dominant force — and darling — in the grueling and growing sport of ultrarunning. In 1999, as a complete unknown, he took the lead of the Western States Endurance Run, a 100-mile traverse over... (read more)

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Finding Ultra: Rejecting Middle Age, Becoming One of the World's Fittest Men, and Discovering Myself
Finding Ultra: Rejecting Middle Age, Becoming One of the World's Fittest Men, and Discovering Myself
by Rich Roll
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Finding Ultra is Rich Roll’s incredible-but-true account of achieving one of the most awe-inspiring midlife physical transformations ever.   One cool evening in October 2006, the night before he was to turn forty, Rich experienced a chilling... (read more)

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Train Like a Mother: How to Get Across Any Finish Line-And Not Lose Your Family, Job, or Sanity
Train Like a Mother: How to Get Across Any Finish Line-And Not Lose Your Family, Job, or Sanity
by Dimity McDowell and Sarah Bowen Shea
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Since the publication of their first book, Run Like a Mother, the authors have built up an engaged, vibrant tribe of women runners — more than 10,000 fans on Facebook and an average of 2,500 daily visitors to anothermotherrunner.com — who are... (read more)

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Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen
Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen
by Christopher McDougall
Staff Pick
Born to Run is the one of those books you just can't keep to yourself. In fact, it's probably the one title I've recommended more than any other in the last two years. It has a little bit of everything: adventure, travel, history, science, and sport, all... (read more)

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Runner's World Run Less, Run Faster: Become a Faster, Stronger Runner with the Revolutionary 3-Runs-A-Week Training Program
Runner's World Run Less, Run Faster: Become a Faster, Stronger Runner with the Revolutionary 3-Runs-A-Week Training Program
by Bill Pierce
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The Furman Institute of Running and Scientific Training (known as FIRST) is dedicated to make running more accessible and limit overtraining and burnout while producing faster race times. FIRST is one of the foremost experts in the world on the science... (read more)

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Running with the Kenyans: Passion, Adventure, and the Secrets of the Fastest People on Earth
Running with the Kenyans: Passion, Adventure, and the Secrets of the Fastest People on Earth
by Adharanand Finn
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“A dusty road stretches into the distance like a pencil line across the arid landscape. Lions, rhino, and buffalo roam the plains on either side. But I haven’t come to Kenya to spot wildlife. I’ve come to run.”   Whether... (read more)

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Once a Runner
Once a Runner
by John Parker
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Originally self-published in 1978, Once a Runner captures the essence of competitive running—and of athletic competition in general—and has become one of the most beloved sports novels ever published.. Inspired by the author’s... (read more)

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The Runner's Guide to Yoga: A Practical Approach to Building Strength and Flexibility for Better Running (Athlete's Guide)
The Runner's Guide to Yoga: A Practical Approach to Building Strength and Flexibility for Better Running (Athlete's Guide)
by Sage Hamilton Rountree
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Yoga will make you a better runner. Millions of runners practice yoga daily because it cuts injuries and leads to more fluid, enjoyable running. In The Runner’s Guide to Yoga, Sage Rountree—America’s leading expert on yoga for... (read more)

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Pre: The Story of America's Greatest Running Legend, Steve Prefontaine
Pre: The Story of America's Greatest Running Legend, Steve Prefontaine
by Tom Jordan
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The story of America's greatest running legend. For five years, no American runner could beat him at any distance over a mile. But at the age of 24, with his best years still ahead, long-distance runner Steve Prefontaine finally lost. Driving alone... (read more)

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Chiwalking: The Five Mindful Steps for Lifelong Health and Energy
Chiwalking: The Five Mindful Steps for Lifelong Health and Energy
by Danny Dreyer
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From the authors of "ChiRunning" comes a revolutionary program that blends the health benefits of walking with the core principles of Tai Chi to deliver maximum physical and spiritual fitness.... (read more)

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14 Minutes: A Running Legend's Life and Death and Life
14 Minutes: A Running Legend's Life and Death and Life
by Alberto Salazar
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14 Minutes is the memoir of Alberto Salazar, the most accomplished, charismatic, and controversial marathoner in history. The narrative is framed in the 14 minutes in which Salazar was clinically dead after his shocking heart attack in 2007. The story... (read more)

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Ultramarathon Man: Confessions of an All-Night Runner
Ultramarathon Man: Confessions of an All-Night Runner
by Dean Karnazes
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As an athlete, ultrarunning legend (Men's Journal) Dean Karnazes has run 350 miles without rest and is probably the first person to eat an entire pizza while running. As an author, he has inspired countless couch potatoes to get off the couch, cancel the... (read more)

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Run Like a Mother: How to Get Moving--And Not Lose Your Family, Job, or Sanity
Run Like a Mother: How to Get Moving--And Not Lose Your Family, Job, or Sanity
by Dimity McDowell and Sarah Bowen Shea
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In Run Like a Mother, authors Dimity McDowell and Sarah Bowen Shea offer both inspirational advice and practical strategies to help multitasking women make running part of their busy lives. McDowell and Shea understand the various external and internal... (read more)

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Runner's World Training Journal: A Daily Dose of Motivation, Training Tips & Running Wisdom for Every Kind of Runner--From Fitness Runners to Competit
Runner's World Training Journal: A Daily Dose of Motivation, Training Tips & Running Wisdom for Every Kind of Runner--From Fitness Runners to Competit
by The Editors Of Runner's World
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A revised edition of the ultimate week-by-week training journal for runners of all abilities— from the top experts in the sport Runners World Training Journal provides the perfect framework to help every kind of runner, from fitness joggers to... (read more)

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The Feed Zone Cookbook: Fast and Flavorful Food for Athletes
The Feed Zone Cookbook: Fast and Flavorful Food for Athletes
by Biju Thomas
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HEALTH & FITNESS / NUTRITION The Feed Zone Cookbook is a no-fuss guide to preparing good food that will change the way endurance athletes eat. With refreshingly simple ingredients that measure up to the demands of training and racing, Biju’s... (read more)

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No Need for Speed: A Beginner's Guide to the Joy of Running
No Need for Speed: A Beginner's Guide to the Joy of Running
by John Bingham
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No Need for Speed A Beginner's Guide to the Joy of Running "You don't have to run fast to be a real runner!" John Bingham, "the patron saint of the back of the pack," commands "The Penguin Brigade"-- those thousands of dedicated runners who have learned... (read more)

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Running: A Year Round Plan
Running: A Year Round Plan
by Jeff Galloway
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You don't have to wonder what to do each day. This book will organize your running life, telling you how to run (with other optional exercises) throughout the year, to prepare for the goal of your choice - even if you want to be a more consistent runner.... (read more)

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Running on Empty: An Ultramarathoner's Story of Love, Loss, and a Record-Setting Run Across America
Running on Empty: An Ultramarathoner's Story of Love, Loss, and a Record-Setting Run Across America
by Marshall Ulrich
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 A fascinating glimpse into the mind of an ultramarathon runner and the inspirational saga of his run across America. The ultimate endurance athlete, Marshall Ulrich has run more than one hundred foot races averaging over one hundred miles each... (read more)

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