books about: running (commonsense injury-free effortless)

books about: running

books:

What I Talk About When I Talk About Running

61 reviews
Haruki Murakami

Vintage, 2009

Incredible and Inspiring
This book went way, way above my expectations, fascinating for both running enthusiasts and readers who love great writing and fine literature. It inspired me to run my own marathon, as well as to spend more time writing. Can't go wrong with this author Murakami.

Running with Scissors: A Memoir

859 reviews
Augusten Burroughs

St. Martin's Paperbacks, 2006

highly recommend!!
One of my favorite books of all time. Great writing style and humor.

What I Talk About When I Talk About Running (Vintage International)

Running with the Buffaloes: A Season Inside with Mark Wetmore, Adam Goucher, and the University of Colorado ...

72 reviews
Chris Lear

The Lyons Press, 2003

Riveting!
I can't remember the last book I found so hard to put down -- and I never ran in school!

ChiRunning: A Revolutionary Approach to Effortless, Injury-Free Running

127 reviews
Danny Dreyer, Katherine Dreyer

Fireside, 2009

New Ideas
I wanted to know how I could become a faster runner. This book gave me some new insights on running that I had never had, nor known. I was well satisfied with the book.

Dr. Nicholas Romanov's Pose Method of Running

30 reviews
Nicholas Romanov

Pose Tech Press, 2004

Pose versus Chi
From reading other reviews of this book, there seems to be some confusion. I'm not normally moved to write a book review but this time I can't let it lie. For me the key is the second word in the title of the book: "method". It is a big step forward from knowing how we should be running to how we can *learn* to run more efficiently and therefore more injury free (and hopefully faster). This is ...

Lore of Running - 4th

40 reviews
Timothy Noakes

Human Kinetics, 2002

Nothing like it.
There's really nothing like this book in what I've seen. I'm not an ultra-long runner - in fact, I'm not even a good runner. However, this book has a deeply researched, referenced, scientific approach to exercise physiology that I've been unable to find in other literature. My science-oriented background yearns for something more than vitriol or practical advice, and this book fills that role ...

Daniels' Running Formula - 2nd Edition

81 reviews
Jack Daniels

Human Kinetics, 2005

love it
I am so excited about this second edition! I am not a really gifted runner, but I have lots of desire. Jack Daniels has taught me how to use my ability at its highest level. With his help I cut 15 minutes off my last marathon and now, after just having a baby I can't wait to start using it again. I am especially excited about this new edition and the new training plans that are just for ...

Runner's World Complete Book of Women's Running: The Best Advice to Get Started, Stay Motivated, Lose Weight, ...

35 reviews
Dagny Scott Barrios

Rodale Books, 2007

Excellent for New Runners
This book was so helpful, it covers everything without being overwhelming. I really think it's a great book for new runners!

The Complete Book of Running for Women

64 reviews
Claire Kowalchik

Pocket Books, 1999

Made me want to go running!
I am a runner! And the book told me so. I was looking for something to maybe improve my form, maybe help me go a little faster. I am a runner, but starting later than some and run on my own. And while a 7 mile run may sound far for some, I have greater goals. No Marathons yet but soon. I thought it a good idea to buy a few books and see if I could learn anything. Out of 4 books I bought, this ...

Running for Mortals: A Commonsense Plan for Changing Your Life With Running

23 reviews
John Bingham, Jenny Hadfield MA CPT

Rodale Books, 2007

"Running for Mortals" inspired this mortal!
Like co-author John "the Penguin" Bingham, I have led a less than stellar lifestyle for the past twenty years. Recently, I turned my life around by dropping a 15-year smoking habit, and taking control of my health. Bingham, with a story with which I am VERY familiar, inspired me with realistic goals that I can attain (and he did it without being all happy-sappy). I will run-walk my first 5K ...

The Memory of Running

175 reviews
Ron McLarty

Penguin (Non-Classics), 2005

Marvellous!
Quite simply marvellous and one of my all time favourites! This book is so amusing about an anti-hero. And it tells you so many things about life itself. Start reading it immediately! I loved it!

Running Blind (Jack Reacher, No. 4)

144 reviews
Lee Child

Jove, 2007

Why Not Rate the Book; Not the Publisher?
I believe on average the book should show more stars than it does. It's been published in the UK & Canada under "The Visitor." Some are rating on the premise it's the same book under a different title. It is true & it happens more than one thinks. But that's not a true indicator of this Lee Child book. Now for the book. It's a solid Jack Reacher thriller. Fast paced & a page turner. He's a ...

Ultimate Guide to Weight Training for Running, Second Edition, (Ultimate Guide to Weight Training for Running)

10 reviews
Robert G. Price

Sportsworkout.com, 2005

Great Runners Edge
As a competitive runner I found this book to be extremely valuable to formulate a program that has giveing me that the edge I needed to increase my speed and muscle endurance. I recommend it to any serious runner wanting to improve their performance.

The Inmates Are Running the Asylum: Why High Tech Products Drive Us Crazy and How to Restore the Sanity

140 reviews
Alan Cooper

Sams - Pearson Education, 2004

A must read for anyone who has their hands in the software development process
This book was really eye opening to me. Showing how different software engineering is from traditional (civil, mechanical, electrical, etc.) in the sense that you are creating an ever evolving product. Though it also shows how we need to be treating it more like traditional engineering by going into the development process with more of a blueprint how how it should interact with the user. Imagine ...

Mycelium Running: How Mushrooms Can Help Save the World

35 reviews
Paul Stamets

Ten Speed Press, 2005

Fantastic book
If you are even so much as looking at this book for any reason, just buy it. It is beyond fascinating. I got it because it had some information on reishi mushrooms... and it just goes on and on and on about more than you could ever think of about fungus, growing fungus, the uses of fungus.... just plain WOW! Color photos everywhere. It will pull you in reading it for days.

Always Running: La Vida Loca: Gang Days in L.A.

188 reviews
Luis J. Rodriguez

Touchstone, 2005

Always Running
Always Running was required for my English 28 class, and I've got to admit that I found the book very interesting.It gave me a look into gang life in East Los Angeles and the dynamics of that lifestyle.

Running Out of Time

255 reviews
Margaret Peterson Haddix

Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing, 1997

Nice and complex conspiracy theory
Thirteen year old Jessie lives in a frontier town, Clifton Indiana in the year 1840. It is a nice comfortable town. Her father is a blacksmith which is indispensible and her mother looked after sick people at night when the local Doc was asleep. One day her mother discovered that the own was plagued with diphtheria. People were going to die without proper medicine. So it due to circumstances ...

Galloway's Book on Running

53 reviews
Jeff Galloway

Shelter Publications, 2002

Jeff Galloway allows us all to run a marathon
I love this book. Jeff Galloway provides a program in which anyone can run. By incorporating "walk/shuffle" breaks you increase your endurance with minimal injury. Similar to "The Penguin"'s program but allows you to increase both speed and endurance to your maximum potential. I am running a half marathon on June 20, 2009 in Alaska for Team in Training and I have been utilizing Jeff's ...

The Running Man

94 reviews
Stephen King

Signet, 2009

Enjoyed the book. Don't read the preface from King!
First off, do *NOT* read the preface from King. He gives away the ending. Arggh. His comments should come at the end of the book. Good, enjoyable easy read. Little darker than the movie.