Running Books: Training & Advice

These books offer guidance for every level of runner, from beginner to seasoned competitor.

Updated September 20, 2023
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The born again runner : a guide to overcoming excuses, injuries, and other obstacles for new and returning runners
Magill, Pete.
Paper Book
As a drug-addled young man, Pete Magill once found himself in the ER, with his body telling him to give up. Taking up running seemed impossible-but he willed himself to do it anyway. Magill went on to become one of the fastest masters runners ever, and a sought-after coach. Over a glowing...

A one-of-a-kind guide for everyone who wants to run but feels they can't.

Daniels' running formula
Daniels, Jack
Paper Book
Get in the best shape of your running career with the help of Daniels' Running Formula, the book that Runner's World magazine calls the best training book. Premier running coach Jack Daniels provides you with his legendary VDOT formula to guide you through training at exactly...

A legendary coach's proven "VDOT formula" guides you through training at exactly the right intensity to become a faster, stronger runner.

Fast 5K : 25 crucial keys and 4 training plans
Magill, Pete
Paper Book
Spend two hours with Pete Magill's Fast 5K and you'll know how to run your fastest 5K.In his fast-paced, ultimate guide to 5K running races, celebrated running coach Pete Magill reveals the 25 crucial keys to setting your next 5K personal record. Magill shares hard-earned lessons he...

A celebrated coach offers optimal training mileage, effective tempo runs, VO2 max workouts, hill repeats, plyometrics and more.

Good to go : what the athlete in all of us can learn from the strange science of recovery
Aschwanden, Christie
Paper Book
A New York Times Sports and Fitness Bestseller An eye-opening exploration of how the human body can best recover and adapt to sports and fitness training. In recent years recovery has become a sports and fitness buzzword. Anyone who works out or competes at...

Recovery products and services promise so much--but which ones are actually helpful?


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