Running Books
- A Selection of the Best Books About Running
This section is devoted to
the best running books.
Now, I have read a fair few of them. Certainly all the books in this
section. And many more. This section will serve you well if you are
interested in books
about training, marathoning, books for beginners or just books
to read.
The best books about running get discussed in this section. My reviews
are quite
lengthy, but I want to make sure that you know what you get yourself
into when
you buy something.
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!"
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.
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.
"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.
My wife got this book. She runs for fitness purposes, but doesn't
really feel the drive to run races or be competitive about it.
It
is an easy, accessible book. Not for you if you want structured running
programs to make you faster. This one you read just out of enjoyment.
I'd say it is a good one if you just want to learn a bit more about
running without feeling that you have to compete.
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!
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.
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 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.
It's not like "Born to Run" or "Running with the Buffaloes" which are
all about running.
I'd describe the previous two as great running books written by good
writers.
I'd describe Murakami's book as a great novel written by a great
writer, which features running in it...
Hmm, hope I have sort of made clear what I am talking about when I am
talking about running books... .:)
Hope
this section helped you. I have culled it and kept it to the few books
that are really worth their while, in my humble opinion. Hope this
helped you find the running book you need!
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