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Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen (Vintage) 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) Your price: $15.95 New - Trade Paper
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Chi Running: A Revolutionary Approach to Effortless, Injury-Free Running by Danny Dreyer Publisher Comments 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) List Price $14.00 Your price: $9.95 Used - Trade Paper
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Eat and Run: My Unlikely Journey to Ultramarathon Greatness by Scott Jurek Publisher Comments 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) List Price $26.00 Your price: $21.00 Used - Hardcover
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Finding Ultra: Rejecting Middle Age, Becoming One of the World's Fittest Men, and Discovering Myself by Rich Roll Publisher Comments 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) Your price: $25.00 New - Hardcover
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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 Publisher Comments 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) Your price: $14.99 New - Trade Paper
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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) List Price $24.95 Your price: $13.00 Used - Hardcover
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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 by Bill Pierce Publisher Comments 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) Your price: $17.99 New - Trade Paper
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Running with the Kenyans: Passion, Adventure, and the Secrets of the Fastest People on Earth by Adharanand Finn Publisher Comments “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) Your price: $26.00 New - Hardcover
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Once a Runner by John Parker Publisher Comments 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) List Price $15.00 Your price: $7.98 Sale - Trade Paper
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The Runner's Guide to Yoga: A Practical Approach to Building Strength and Flexibility for Better Running (Athlete's Guide) by Sage Hamilton Rountree Publisher Comments 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) Your price: $19.95 New - Trade Paper
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Pre: The Story of America's Greatest Running Legend, Steve Prefontaine by Tom Jordan Publisher Comments 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) List Price $15.95 Your price: $10.95 Used - Trade Paper
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Chiwalking: The Five Mindful Steps for Lifelong Health and Energy by Danny Dreyer Publisher Comments 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) List Price $15.99 Your price: $10.50 Used - Trade Paper
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14 Minutes: A Running Legend's Life and Death and Life by Alberto Salazar Publisher Comments 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) Your price: $25.99 New - Hardcover
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Ultramarathon Man: Confessions of an All-Night Runner by Dean Karnazes Publisher Comments 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) List Price $14.95 Your price: $7.95 Used - Trade Paper
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Run Like a Mother: How to Get Moving--And Not Lose Your Family, Job, or Sanity by Dimity McDowell and Sarah Bowen Shea Publisher Comments 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) Your price: $14.99 New - Trade Paper
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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 by The Editors Of Runner's World Publisher Comments 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) Your price: $19.99 New - Spiral
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The Feed Zone Cookbook: Fast and Flavorful Food for Athletes by Biju Thomas Publisher Comments 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) Your price: $24.95 New - Hardcover
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No Need for Speed: A Beginner's Guide to the Joy of Running by John Bingham Publisher Comments 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) List Price $15.95 Your price: $9.95 Used - Trade Paper
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Running: A Year Round Plan by Jeff Galloway Publisher Comments 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) List Price $17.95 Your price: $12.50 Used - Trade Paper
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Running on Empty: An Ultramarathoner's Story of Love, Loss, and a Record-Setting Run Across America by Marshall Ulrich Publisher Comments 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) Your price: $16.00 New - Trade Paper
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