Books about running

thinkpad · 02-06-2010, 08:48 AM

Since I like to run, I also enjoy reading about running. There are plenty of books out there that will inspire you to start running or keep on running.

Here's two of my recommendations:

Born to run by Christopher McDougall
A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen

This was such a joy to read and even if you're not into running one can appreciate this book.

My other one, not read yet so I have to come back to this one.

What I Talk About When I Talk About Running by Haruki Murakami

Both of these books are available in e-book format.

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Any other great books about running? Feel free to share.

MickeyC · 02-07-2010, 07:13 AM

Thanks thinkpadx. Can't think of any others but I may give these two a go.

thinkpad · 02-07-2010, 07:46 AM

Just started on the "What I Talk About When I Talk About Running". It looks very promising. Some books take a while to make you want to go on reading but this one makes me want to keep on reading from page 1.

kennyc · 02-07-2010, 08:36 AM

Well I often walk and read using my Sony, but don't think it would work to run and read.

I need to get back to running. I have a number of paper books on running, but have not looked for any ebooks.

Should probably go to Amazon and find books and click "I'd Like to Read this on Kindle"

thinkpad · 02-07-2010, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by kennyc

Well I often walk and read using my Sony, but don't think it would work to run and read.

It would sure look funny though

thinkpad · 02-07-2010, 03:25 PM

After coming halfway through Haruki Murakami's book I can only confirm in my personal opinion that it is not nearly as good as "Born to run". There seem to be no red line and the story keeps jumping back and forth and it's seems more centred around Haruki as a Novelist than a runner. I will finish it but it wont end up among my favourites.

HorridRedDog · 02-07-2010, 08:53 PM

I couldn't run when I was 17, and 156 pounds.

I thought that this was civil site.

Please, top talking abourt torture!

thinkpad · 02-08-2010, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by HorridRedDog

Please, top talking abourt torture!

Here's a quote from Haruki Murakami. "Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional. Say you're running and you start to think, Man this hurts, I can't take it anymore. The hurt part is an unavoidable reality, but whether or not you can stand any more is up to the runner himself. This pretty much sums up the most important aspect of marathon running."

yekim54 · 02-08-2010, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by thinkpadx

Any other great books about running? Feel free to share.

How about the 1970's classic "The Zen of Running"? A free download at:

http://www.naturalhealthyellowpages....ing/index.html

rlparker · 02-08-2010, 11:57 AM

Hi thinkpadx

Is "Born to Run" the one that started the "barefoot revolution"?

I'm a long-time runner but various lower extremity problems (mostly tendonitis) have kept me limited to walking and occasional shorter distance running for about the last 10 years. I did finish 3rd in the over-20 age group in my last 5k! (but there only 60 people in the race

)

I just heard about the barefoot stuff recently and am hopeful that it will be an answer to my problems.

thinkpad · 02-08-2010, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by rlparker

Is "Born to Run" the one that started the "barefoot revolution"?

The book talks a lot about the barefoot revolution but was not the one to start it. Probably gave it a boost though. The book mentions the five fingers http://www.vibramfivefingers.com/

However I got a sound argument from one of my colleagues the other day stating that a lot of the barefoot runners run on softer grounds. Since a lot of us run more or less on hard concrete and asphalt, shoes might be preferable.

thinkpad · 02-08-2010, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yekim54

How about the 1970's classic "The Zen of Running"? A free download at:

http://www.naturalhealthyellowpages....ing/index.html

Thanks for the tip, I'll have to pick that one up. Looks good.

LJL · 02-08-2010, 12:36 PM

UltraMarathon Man was a great story and really well-written; also very inspirational . . . the guy is a machine! I plan to do my first ultra (50m) next April. Here's the author's website: http://www.ultramarathonman.com/flash/

I've heard great things about A Hidden Tribe . . . thanks for reminding me to get this book

thinkpad · 02-09-2010, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by LJL

UltraMarathon Man was a great story and really well-written

Looks good. Might pick it up from Amazon but my book quota

is reached for this month so I'll wait a couple of weeks.

I've always been very impressed with people running ultras. Now that's serious long distance running. Talk about runner's high.

thinkpad · 02-09-2010, 05:42 AM

This one looks good to "Once a Runner": "Part training manual, part religious tract, part love story, and all about running": http://www.amazon.com/Once-Runner-No.../dp/B001NLKSRU

02-06-2010, 08:48 AM	#1
thinkpad David Posts: 1,808 Karma: 8916183 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Norway Device: Kindle, E.Edge (sold), Irex Iliad (retired)	Books about running Since I like to run, I also enjoy reading about running. There are plenty of books out there that will inspire you to start running or keep on running. Here's two of my recommendations: Born to run by Christopher McDougall A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen This was such a joy to read and even if you're not into running one can appreciate this book. My other one, not read yet so I have to come back to this one. What I Talk About When I Talk About Running by Haruki Murakami Both of these books are available in e-book format. --- Any other great books about running? Feel free to share.

02-07-2010, 08:53 PM	#7
HorridRedDog Addict Posts: 322 Karma: 1592 Join Date: Nov 2009 Device: PRS-600 EB-1150	Stop talking abourt torture! I couldn't run when I was 17, and 156 pounds. I thought that this was civil site. Please, top talking abourt torture!

02-08-2010, 11:57 AM	#10
rlparker Ars longa Posts: 1,179 Karma: 17404 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: north carolina, usa Device: Kindle K1, K3 wifi	Hi thinkpadx Is "Born to Run" the one that started the "barefoot revolution"? I'm a long-time runner but various lower extremity problems (mostly tendonitis) have kept me limited to walking and occasional shorter distance running for about the last 10 years. I did finish 3rd in the over-20 age group in my last 5k! (but there only 60 people in the race) I just heard about the barefoot stuff recently and am hopeful that it will be an answer to my problems.

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MickeyC Grand Sorcerer Posts: 16,732 Karma: 12185114 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida Device: iPhone 6 plus, Sony T1, iPad 3	Thanks thinkpadx. Can't think of any others but I may give these two a go.

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kennyc The Dank Side of the Moon Posts: 35,872 Karma: 118716293 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Denver, CO Device: Kindle2; Kindle Fire	Well I often walk and read using my Sony, but don't think it would work to run and read. I need to get back to running. I have a number of paper books on running, but have not looked for any ebooks. Should probably go to Amazon and find books and click "I'd Like to Read this on Kindle"

02-07-2010, 03:25 PM	#6
thinkpad David Posts: 1,808 Karma: 8916183 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Norway Device: Kindle, E.Edge (sold), Irex Iliad (retired)	After coming halfway through Haruki Murakami's book I can only confirm in my personal opinion that it is not nearly as good as "Born to run". There seem to be no red line and the story keeps jumping back and forth and it's seems more centred around Haruki as a Novelist than a runner. I will finish it but it wont end up among my favourites.

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LJL Enthusiast Posts: 35 Karma: 40000 Join Date: Nov 2009 Device: Kindle	UltraMarathon Man was a great story and really well-written; also very inspirational . . . the guy is a machine! I plan to do my first ultra (50m) next April. Here's the author's website: http://www.ultramarathonman.com/flash/ I've heard great things about A Hidden Tribe . . . thanks for reminding me to get this book

02-09-2010, 05:42 AM	#15
thinkpad David Posts: 1,808 Karma: 8916183 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Norway Device: Kindle, E.Edge (sold), Irex Iliad (retired)	This one looks good to "Once a Runner": "Part training manual, part religious tract, part love story, and all about running": http://www.amazon.com/Once-Runner-No.../dp/B001NLKSRU