Running Books





This section is devoted to the best running books. In due time there will be good sized book reviews on all of these books, so you know exactly what to get and why. But with the running books here you can't go wrong. There are many, many books out there. Here I will only discuss the best ones.

Best Running Books :: Training




Pablo's E-Mail


"Hi Dominique,

On a recent trip to the US, and following your advice, I bought the book Daniels' Running Formula.
Excellent stuff !
Thanks so much for recommending it.
I have gone half way down, and it is a real "bible" for all us runners.
Thanks again !"

Pablo
Buenos Aires, Argentina




1. Daniels' Running Formula (Book Review)
Jack Daniels

Daniels' Running Formula Book Cover

Daniels explains thoroughly but understandably why we need to do multi-speed running training if we want to maximize our performance. I am not the only one claiming this is the best running training book out there. Read the full book review by clicking on the link or on the book cover.


2. Road Racing For Serious Runners
Pete Pfitzinger and Scott Douglas
Road Racing for Serious Runners

Another great book from the hand of Pete Pfitzinger and Scott Douglas, the makers of Advanced Marathoning.
A great addition to Daniels' Running Formula, this book covers the why and how of multi-speed training for everybody serious about improving their performance in road races from 5K and up.


3. Lore Of Running
Tim Noakes
Lore of Running Book Cover

This book is comprehensive. Over 900 pages !!!
Noakes is a Professor and has done enormous amounts of research to write this book. Everything you want to know about running is in here, physiology, medicine, history, anything.
If you are looking for a good base to design your running program on, then this is one of the books which will help you incredibly. If you are not a reader and only really want training programs, then this is not the book for you. I'd recommend getting Daniels' Running Formula or Road Racing for Serious Runners instead.


Best Running Books :: Marathon


1. 100 Day Marathon Plan (Book Review)
Marius Bakken
100 Day Marathon Plan from Marius Bakken. presents a welcome fresh training approach to marathon running that has proven to be very effective. It's the best marathon training program available today.

Marius has competed in the Olympics and has trained with world-class athletes. He has learnt from these runners and has made those training methods applicable to marathon training programs for normal people like ourselves. This marathon plan prepares you well for a marathon by first focusing on 5k and 10k training. Only when you are ready Marius moves on to marathon training.

Want to get ready for a marathon within 100 days?
Then you need to give the 100 Day Marathon Plan a try.

Click here for more information about the 100 Day Marathon Plan.

2. Advanced Marathoning (Book Review)
Pete Pfitzinger and Scott Douglas

Advanced Marathoning Book Cover

The book for you if you do not just want to finish a marathon, but if you want to race it.
You will find lots of golden nuggets in this book; it is comprehensive and very useful. The training plans are 12, 18 or 24 week plans and cover a range of mileages from a peak of 55 miles per week and up.


Best Running Book :: Beginners


No Need for Speed
John Bingham

No Need For Speed Book Cover

"The Penguin" as Bingham is called explains that the greatest joy of running does not come from how fast you go or how thin you become, but from simply having the courage to start running.
In four parts (Inspiration, Perspiration, Dedication and Celebration) he shares a lot of practical and inspirational views with the beginning runner.


Best Running Book :: Reading


1. Running With The Buffaloes
Chris Lear

Running With the Buffaloes Book Cover

As a former Ram (Colorade State University Student) I have had to take some time to acknowledge that this book about the cross-country team of the Buffaloes (University of Colorado Students) is a great read...
The book covers the highlights and the tragedies in a running season. It covers training aspects, but more than that, it focuses on the social bonds between college runners who dedicate their young lives to running.
Well Done, Buffaloes.
There, I've said it, and it doesn't even hurt.

2. The Longest Fall (Book Review)
Lee Krinsky

The Longest Fall Book Cover

The Longest Fall is a great addition to the genre "running books for readers", i.e. a book that contains a story rather than running training advice.
It is a real life story about a cross country team that loses one of its runners. They run the season in the honor of their lost team mate. What makes the book more than just a simple running book or biography are the great underlying themes.

3. What I Talk About When I Talk About Running (Book Review)
Haruki Murakami

What I talk About When I Talk About Running Book Cover

Haruki Murakami is a great writer. He is seen as one of the more innovative writers of the last two decades. His work has been translated in too many different languages and he has won several awards and prizes for his work.

What I Talk About When I Talk About Running is a great look into the writer's personal life as a runner and observer.

4. Born to Run (Book Review)
Christopher McDougall

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Great, great, inspiring running book. It is about a quest to find out more about the mysterious Tarahamuri tribe in the Mexican Copper Mountains. This tribe consists of nothing but long-distance runners. What is it in their food, in the way they live that makes them such extraordinary athletes?

Christopher McDougall finds out a whole lot about them and about why we are born to run. Very inspirational. If you are in a bit of a runner's lull, then read this book and I guarantee that you will put on those running shoes again!


Best Running Book :: Weight Loss and Cross Training



1. How to Lose 10 Pounds in 10 Days

For a no-nonsense look at weight loss, healthy foods and exercise check out How to Lose 10 Pounds in 10 Days.

Offers insights into what good food is, which types of foods, pills and drinks to avoid and explains why a life of moderate exercise and healthy food is good for you.

2. The Pilates Power System

Pilates is a great way of cross-training. It trains your core and improves your stability and posture. Do this a few times and you will feel muscles in places where you did not even know you had them!



Running Magazines


Running Magazine #1: Runner's World

runners world Runner's World is The Running Magazine for thousands and thousands of runners worldwide. It is where you turn to when you need to read some inspiring stories and light running training advice.

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Running Magazine #2: Running Times Magazine

running time magazine Running Times Magazine is for the slightly more experienced runner and has got the better running training advice.

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Running Magazine #3: Marathon & Beyond

marathon and beyondMagzine with practical advice on running or preparing to run marathons and ultradistances.

Includes easy-to-apply, cutting-edge scientific information, insightful examinations of the personal side of longer distance running, profiles of major marathons and ultramarathons, regular columns and more.

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Running Magazine #4: Running Journal

running journalEvery issue of Running Journal contains a comprehensive race calendar, along with articles on nutrition, sports psychology, training, readers' letters, and much more.

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Running Magazine #5: Track Coach

track coachCovers track and field technique and training for all events, injury care and prevention, biomechanics and physiology, motivation and coaching psychology, diet and nutrition, strength training, and racing tactics.

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Running Magazine #6: Track & Field News

track and field newsMagazine devoted exclusively to coverage of track and field in the United States and worldwide.

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Running Magazine #7: Run for Your Life

run for your lifeThe magazine contains information on race tactics and preparation, injury management, nutrition, diet, recovery and much more. It also contains a variety of race reports and photos from all States in Australia.

Click Here for More Information About Run for Your Life

Running Magazine #8: Youth Runner

youth runnerYouth Runner Magazine, is all about track & field, cross country, and kids that like to run. Packed with advice and training tips from Olympians and top coaches, interviews with athletes, highlights from meets like the Hershey's, Junior Olympics, Middle School and High School.

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Running Books: Daniel's Running Formula | 100 Day Marathon Plan | Advanced Marathoning | What I Talk About When I Talk About Running | The Longest Fall | Born to Run | How to Lose 10 Pounds in 10 Days |
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