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
Over a glowing (albeit hard-won) career, he has heard every excuse people use to stop running or never start - from achy knees and sore ankles, to advanced age and arthritis, to too many cigarettes or years on the couch. In every case, Magill's best advice is to do what he did: run anyway - at a...

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

Born to run 2 : the ultimate training guide
McDougall, Christopher
Paper Book
From the best-selling author and renowned coach duo from Born to Run, a fully illustrated, practical guide to running for everyone from amateurs to seasoned runners, about how to eat, race, and train like the world's best Whether you're ramping up for a race or...
Master the marathon : the ultimate training guide for women
Nolan, Ali
Paper Book
Master the Marathon is a comprehensive guide to marathon training for women at all levels of running - beginner, intermediate, and advanced. The book takes you through everything you need to know to be prepared for the 26.2 miles of the marathon, including detailed training plans, strength training...

A comprehensive guide to marathon training for women at all levels, including detailed training plans, strength programs, and much more.

The slow AF run club : the ultimate guide for anyone who wants to run
Evans, Martinus
Paper Book
Ten years ago, Martinus Evans got some stern advice from his doctor: 'Lose weight or die.' First defensive, but then defiant, Evans vowed that day to run a marathon, though his doctor thought he was crazy. Since then, Evans has run eight marathons and hundreds of other distances in his 300-something...

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