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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
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1.
Daniels' Running Formula (Book Review)
Jack Daniels
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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.
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2. Road Racing For Serious Runners
Pete Pfitzinger and Scott Douglas
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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
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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.
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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.
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Advanced Marathoning (Book Review)
Pete Pfitzinger and Scott Douglas
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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
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"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
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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.
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The Longest Fall (Book Review)
Lee Krinsky
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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.
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What I Talk About When I Talk About Running (Book Review)
Haruki Murakami
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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.
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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
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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. |
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The Pilates Power System
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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!
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Running Magazines
Running Magazine #1: Runner's 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.
Click
Here for More Information About Runner's World
Running Magazine #2: Running Times Magazine
Running Times Magazine is for the slightly more experienced runner and
has got the better running training advice.
Click
Here for More Information About Running Time Magazine
Running Magazine #3: Marathon & Beyond
 Magzine 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.
Click
Here for More Information About Marathon & Beyond
Running Magazine #4: Running Journal
 Every
issue of Running Journal contains a comprehensive race calendar, along
with articles on nutrition, sports psychology, training, readers'
letters, and much more.
Click
Here for More Information About Running Journal
Running Magazine #5: Track Coach
 Covers
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.
Click
Here for More Information About Track Coach
Running Magazine #6: Track & Field
News
 Magazine devoted
exclusively to coverage of track and field in the United States and
worldwide.
Click
Here for More Information About Track & Field News
Running Magazine #7: Run for Your Life
 The
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
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.
Click
Here for More Information About Youth Runner
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Running Books
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 |
Running Magazines: Runner's World | Running Times Magazine
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