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isPermaLink="false">http://completerunning.com/?p=3020</guid> <description><![CDATA[This is a categorized list of the very best running books available on Amazon.com. We've scanned hundreds of books to come up with a terrific list of runner books that cover all the bases from heroes to injury prevention to nutrition to women's running to famous races and much, much more.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img
style=' float: left; padding: 4px; margin: 0 7px 2px 0;'  class="alignleft" title="running books" src="http://completerunning.com/amazon/books/prefontaine-radcliffe.png" alt="running books" width="290" height="220" />If you search for running books on Amazon, you&#8217;ll be confronted with hundreds of results. That&#8217;s quite a collection &#8211; a collection that can be a little daunting (and time consuming) to browse through.<br
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id="more-3020"></span></p><p>So I&#8217;ve done the work for you. What you see below is a week&#8217;s worth of searching, culling and categorizing of the best, most interesting, most informative, most inspiring books from the vastness of Amazon. In developing the list, I tried to represent most aspects of distance running, while also paying attention to popular items that frequently make it on Amazon user Listmania lists. There&#8217;s a little here for everyone. Training, heroes, women&#8217;s running books, history books, coffee table books, and much, much more. I&#8217;m hoping a few items on the list even surprise you.</p><p>I&#8217;ve intentionally gone lean with book descriptions (amazon&#8217;s already got that amply covered). Think of this list as &#8216;Amazon-lite&#8217; or &#8216;Amazon Concentrate&#8217; &#8211; a very focused collection of the best Amazon has to offer on the subject of running. I hope you like this list, and I&#8217;d love to hear if you&#8217;ve got a favorite book that&#8217;s not here.</p><p>So, without further ado, on to the books!</p><h2>Best Coffee Table Books</h2><table
border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="10" width="590" bordercolor="#cccccc"><tbody><tr><td
width="80" valign="top"><a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/159486330X/?tag=completerunni-20"><img
src="http://completerunning.com/amazon/books/26.2-marathon-stories-switzer.jpg" border="0" alt="26.2 Marathon Stories by Katherine Switzer" /></a></td><td
valign="top"><a
title="26.2 Marathon Stories by Katherine Switzer" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/159486330X/?tag=completerunni-20">26.2 Marathon Stories</a> by Katherine Switzer</p><p>I absolutely love this book. It sits proudly on my coffee table. It&#8217;s such a beautifully inspiring page turner. Lovely photos with evocative writing. A must have.</td></tr><tr><td
valign="top"><a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1553651529/?tag=completerunni-20"><img
src="http://completerunning.com/amazon/books/terry-fox.png" border="0" alt="Terry Fox Marathon of Hope" /></a></td><td
valign="top"><a
title="Terry Fox &amp; His Marathon of Hope" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1553651529/?tag=completerunni-20">Terry Fox &amp; His Marathon of Hope</a></p><p>I&#8217;ve given this book to many runners as a gift. The story of Terry Fox is becoming well known but his legend is one that should continue to grow.</p><p>The book is emotionally charged. There are pictures of Terry running, of the prosthetic leg he ran on, of letters he received from children all over the world. It&#8217;s a beautiful tribute. If there is one book you should have, it&#8217;s this one.</td></tr></tbody></table><p><h2>The Trifecta of Training Bibles</h2><p>These three books are widely regarded as absolute essentials for runners looking to &#8216;take it to the next level&#8217; in their training and knowledge about running. All are highly recommended.</p><table
border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="10" width="590" bordercolor="#cccccc"><tbody><tr><td
width="80" valign="top"><a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0873229592/?tag=completerunni-20"><img
src="http://completerunning.com/amazon/books/lore-of-running-noakes.jpg" border="0" alt="The Lore of Running Tim Noakes" /></a></td><td
valign="top"><a
title="The Lore of Running" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0873229592/?tag=completerunni-20">The Lore of Running</a> by Dr. Tim Noakes</p><p>Arguably <strong>the</strong> book that says you&#8217;ve arrived at the &#8216;serious&#8217; running scene. Lore&#8217;s got it all.</td></tr><tr><td
width="80" valign="top"><a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0736054928/?tag=completerunni-20"><img
src="http://completerunning.com/amazon/books/daniels-running-formula.jpg" border="0" alt="Daniels Running Formula" /></a></td><td
valign="top"><a
title="Daniels Running Formula" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0736054928/?tag=completerunni-20">Daniels Running Formula</a> by Dr. Jack Daniels</p><p>Daniels formula explains &#8211; like no other &#8211; the science behind your runs.</td></tr><tr><td
valign="top"><a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0736074600/?tag=completerunni-20"><img
src="http://completerunning.com/amazon/books/advanced-marathoning-pete-pfitzinger.jpg" border="0" alt="Advanced Marathoning Pete Pfitzinger" /></a></td><td
valign="top"><a
title="Advanced Marathoning" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0736074600/?tag=completerunni-20">Advanced Marathoning</a> by Pete Pfitzinger</p><p>Take your marathoning to that next level.</td></tr></tbody></table><p><h2>Heroes &amp; Heroic Performances</h2><table
border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="10" width="590" bordercolor="#cccccc"><tbody><tr><td
width="80" valign="top"><a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1553651529/?tag=completerunni-20"><img
src="http://completerunning.com/amazon/books/terry-fox-marathon-of-hope-douglas-copeland.jpg" border="0" alt="Terry Fox Marathon of Hope" /></a></td><td
valign="top"><a
title="Terry: Terry Fox Marathon of Hope" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1553651529/?tag=completerunni-20">Terry: Terry Fox Marathon of Hope</a></p><p>I know this appears in the &#8216;Coffee Table&#8217; section of this post but it&#8217;s just that good. Terry was, in every sense of the word, a hero.</p><p>Buy this book as a two-part purchase for the amazing pictures and scrapbook images.</td></tr><tr><td
valign="top"><a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0771080190/?tag=completerunni-20"><img
src="http://completerunning.com/amazon/books/terry-fox-his-story.jpg" border="0" alt="Terry Fox His Story" /></a></td><td
valign="top"><a
title="Terry Fox: His Story" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0771080190/?tag=completerunni-20">Terry Fox: His Story</a></p><p>This is the official biography of Terry Fox. It&#8217;ll put words to all the pictures you&#8217;ll see in the first book shown above.</td></tr><tr><td
valign="top"><a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0786719672/?tag=completerunni-20"><img
src="http://completerunning.com/amazon/books/marathon-woman-katherine-switzer.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a></td><td
valign="top"><a
title="Marathon Woman: Running the Race to Revolutionize Women's Sports (Katherine Switzer)" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0786719672/?tag=completerunni-20">Marathon Woman: Running the Race to Revolutionize Women&#8217;s Sports</a></p><p>Katherine Switzer is famous for being the first woman to (illegally) run the Boston Marathon. She broke down barriers for women&#8217;s running.</td></tr><tr><td
valign="top"><a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1594862621/?tag=completerunni-20"><img
src="http://completerunning.com/amazon/books/duel-in-the-sun.jpg" border="0" alt="Duel In The Sun" /></a></td><td
valign="top"><p
class="parseasinTitle"><a
title="Duel in the Sun" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1594862621/?tag=completerunni-20">Duel in the Sun</a><span
id="btAsinTitle"> Alberto Salazar, Dick Beardsley, and America&#8217;s Greatest Marathon </span></p><p>From Amazon: Within the running community, the 1982 Boston Marathon is arguably the most memorable race in the modern era. It was a neck-and-neck battle between the favorite, Alberto Salazar, and an upstart at what would be the zenith of a sudden, meteoric rise, Dick Beardsley. Brant, a contributor to <em>Runner&#8217;s World</em> since 1985, re-creates the principals&#8217; careers leading up to the race, describes the race itself, and, most significantly, analyzes its aftermath. Neither runner was ever the same again.</td></tr><tr><td
valign="top"><a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1592285813/?tag=completerunni-20"><img
src="http://completerunning.com/amazon/books/roger-banister-the-four-minute-mile.jpg" border="0" alt="The Four Minute Mile - by Roger Bannister" /></a></td><td
valign="top"><a
title="Roger Bannister The Four Minute Mile" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1592285813/?tag=completerunni-20">Roger Bannister The Four Minute Mile</a></p><p>From the legend who ran the first four minute mile.</td></tr><tr><td
valign="top"><a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0618562095/?tag=completerunni-20"><img
src="http://completerunning.com/amazon/books/the-perfect-mile-bannister-landy.jpg" border="0" alt="The Perfect Mile - Bannister Landy" /></a></td><td
valign="top"><a
title="The Perfect Mile" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0618562095/?tag=completerunni-20">The Perfect Mile</a></td></tr><tr><td
valign="top"><a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1594860564/?tag=completerunni-20"><img
src="http://completerunning.com/amazon/books/sub-400-alan-webb.jpg" border="0" alt="The Perfect Mile - Bannister Landy" /></a></td><td
valign="top"><a
title="Alan Webb &amp; the Quest for the Sub-Four Minute Mile " href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1594860564/?tag=completerunni-20">Alan Webb &amp; the Quest for the Sub-Four Minute Mile</a></p><p>Follow high school phenom as he sets out to smash Jim Ryun&#8217;s high school mile record.</td></tr></tbody></table><p><h2>More Training Resources</h2><table
border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="10" width="590" bordercolor="#cccccc"><tbody><tr><td
width="80" valign="top"><a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/159486649X/?tag=completerunni-20"><img
src="http://completerunning.com/amazon/books/run-less-run-faster.jpg" border="0" alt="Run Less Run Faster - FIRST Institute" /></a></td><td
valign="top"><a
title="Run Less, Run Faster" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/159486649X/?tag=completerunni-20">Run Less, Run Faster</a></p><p>The book that professes you can maximize your training into a few key workouts per week.</td></tr><tr><td
width="80" valign="top"><a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0451222326/?tag=completerunni-20"><img
src="http://completerunning.com/amazon/books/brain-training-for-runners.jpg" border="0" alt="Brain Training for Runners" /></a></td><td
valign="top"><a
title="Brain Training For Runners by Matt Fitzgerald" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0451222326/?tag=completerunni-20">Brain Training For Runners</a> by Matt Fitgerald</p><p>Get your head in the game!</td></tr><tr><td
valign="top"><a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0809298996/?tag=completerunni-20"><img
src="http://completerunning.com/amazon/books/explosive-running.jpg" border="0" alt="Explosive Running" /></a></td><td
valign="top"><a
title="Explosive Running by Michael Yessis" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0809298996/?tag=completerunni-20">Explosive Running</a> by Michael Yessis</p><p>Lots of great stuff for building strength and power into your running.</td></tr><tr><td
valign="top"><a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1931088055/?tag=completerunni-20"><img
src="http://completerunning.com/amazon/books/treadmill-training-for-runners.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a></td><td
valign="top"><a
title="Treadmill Training for Runners" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1931088055/?tag=completerunni-20">Treadmill Training for Runners</a></p><p>How to train when you&#8217;re stuck indoors.</td></tr><tr><td
valign="top"><a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1841262471/?tag=completerunni-20"><img
src="http://completerunning.com/amazon/books/intelligent-healthy-training.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a></td><td
valign="top"><a
title="Healthy Intelligent Training: The Proven Principles of Arthur Lydiard" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1841262471/?tag=completerunni-20">Healthy Intelligent Training: The Proven Principles of Arthur Lydiard</a></p><p>Arthur Lydiard&#8217;s principles written in today&#8217;s layman terms.</td></tr><tr><td
valign="top"><a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1569755620/?tag=completerunni-20"><img
src="http://completerunning.com/amazon/books/total-heart-rate-training.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a></td><td
valign="top"><a
title="Total Heart Rate Training" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1569755620/?tag=completerunni-20">Total Heart Rate Training</a></p><p>Get the most out of your heart and heart rate monitor. Learn the perfect method for identifying how hard you are working.</td></tr><tr><td
valign="top"><a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1594861994/?tag=completerunni-20"><img
src="http://completerunning.com/amazon/books/marathon-training-hal-higdon.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a></td><td
valign="top"><a
title="Marathon: The Ultimate Training Guide Hal Higdon" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1594861994/?tag=completerunni-20">Marathon: The Ultimate Training Guide</a> by Hal Higdon</p><p>Hal Higdon is legendary in getting people to finish the distance.</td></tr><tr><td
valign="top"><a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0875962173/?tag=completerunni-20"><img
src="http://completerunning.com/amazon/books/running-to-win-george-sheehan.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a></td><td
valign="top"><a
title="Running To Win by George Sheehan" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0875962173/?tag=completerunni-20">Running To Win</a> by George Sheehan</p><p>Another legend of running teaches you how to get the most out of your training.</td></tr><tr><td
valign="top"><a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0071400664/?tag=completerunni-20"><img
src="http://completerunning.com/amazon/books/alberto-salazar-guide-to-running.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a></td><td
valign="top"><a
title="Alberto Salazar's Guide to Running" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0071400664/?tag=completerunni-20">Alberto Salazar&#8217;s Guide to Running</a></p><p>Boston winner and current U.S. running coach. You can&#8217;t go wrong listening to what Alberto has to say.</td></tr><tr><td
valign="top"><a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0071383085/?tag=completerunni-20"><img
src="http://completerunning.com/amazon/books/alberto-salazars-guide-to-road-racing.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a></td><td
valign="top"><a
title="Alberto Salazar's Guide to Road Racing" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0071383085/?tag=completerunni-20">Alberto Salazar&#8217;s Guide to Road Racing</a></td></tr><tr><td
valign="top"><a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0736002170/?tag=completerunni-20"><img
src="http://completerunning.com/amazon/books/breakthrough-running-times.jpg" border="0" alt="Breakthrough Running" /></a></td><td
valign="top"><a
title="Running Times Guide to Breakthrough Running" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0736002170/?tag=completerunni-20">Running Times Guide to Breakthrough Running</a></p><p>A great deal of information packed into a fairly small package. That&#8217;s khalid khannouchi on the cover.</td></tr></tbody></table><p><h2>Cross-Training</h2><table
border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="10" width="590" bordercolor="#cccccc"><tbody><tr><td
width="80" valign="top"><a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0962713813/?tag=completerunni-20"><img
src="http://completerunning.com/amazon/books/runners-yoga-book.jpg" border="0" alt="The Runners Yoga Book" /></a></td><td
valign="top"><a
title="The Runner's Yoga Book" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0962713813/?tag=completerunni-20">The Runner&#8217;s Yoga Book</a></p><p>Yoga is all about breathing, relaxing, core strength and more &#8211; all good stuff for runners.</td></tr><tr><td
width="80" valign="top"><a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1594861684/?tag=completerunni-20"><img
src="http://completerunning.com/amazon/books/core-performance.jpg" border="0" alt="Core Performance" /></a></td><td
valign="top"><a
title="Core Performance" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1594861684/?tag=completerunni-20">Core Performance</a> by Mark Verstegen</p><p>Excellent, excellent excellent book on building core strength. Terrific descriptions with fantastic photo illustrations and training programs. Highly recommended.</td></tr><tr><td
valign="top"><a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1579547834/?tag=completerunni-20"><img
src="http://completerunning.com/amazon/books/runners-world-guide-cross-training.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a></td><td
valign="top"><a
title="Runner's World Guild to Cross Training" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1579547834/?tag=completerunni-20">Runner&#8217;s World Guild to Cross Training</a></td></tr><tr><td
valign="top"><a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1932549439/?tag=completerunni-20"><img
src="http://completerunning.com/amazon/books/weight-training-for-runners.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a></td><td
valign="top"><a
title="Ultimate Weight Training for Runners" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1932549439/?tag=completerunni-20">Ultimate Weight Training for Runners</a></td></tr><tr><td
valign="top"><a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0736000925/?tag=completerunni-20"><img
src="http://completerunning.com/amazon/books/jumping-into-plyometrics.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a></td><td
valign="top"><a
title="Jumping Into Plyometrics" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0736000925/?tag=completerunni-20">Jumping Into Plyometrics</a></p><p>Plyometrics = power = speed. &#8217;nuff said.</td></tr></tbody></table><p><h2>By Arthur Lydiard &amp; Bill Bowerman</h2><table
border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="10" width="590" bordercolor="#cccccc"><tbody><tr><td
width="80" valign="top"><a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1841260703/?tag=completerunni-20"><img
src="http://completerunning.com/amazon/books/jogging-with-lydiard.jpg" border="0" alt="Jogging With Arthur Lydiard" /></a></td><td
valign="top"><a
title="Jogging With Lydiard" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1841260703/?tag=completerunni-20">Jogging With Lydiard</a></p><p>Many people credit Bill Bowerman with starting the jogging movement in the US. However, it was Arthur Lydiard who taught Bowerman about jogging. The rest is history.</td></tr><tr><td
valign="top"><a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1841260266/?tag=completerunni-20"><img
src="http://completerunning.com/amazon/books/running-with-lydiard.jpg" border="0" alt="Running With Arthur Lydiard" /></a></td><td
valign="top"><a
title="Running With Lydiard" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1841260266/?tag=completerunni-20">Running With Lydiard</a></td></tr><tr><td
valign="top"><a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/3891244401/?tag=completerunni-20"><img
src="http://completerunning.com/amazon/books/running-to-the-top-arthur-lydiard.jpg" border="0" alt="Running To The Top - Arthur Lydiard" /></a></td><td
valign="top"><a
title="Running To The Top by Arthur Lydiard" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/3891244401/?tag=completerunni-20">Running To The Top</a> by Arthur Lydiard</td></tr><tr><td
width="80" valign="top"><a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0448144433/?tag=completerunni-20"><img
src="http://completerunning.com/amazon/books/jogging-bill-bowerman.jpg" border="0" alt="Jogging by Bill Bowerman" /></a></td><td
valign="top"><a
title="Jogging by Bill Bowerman" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0448144433/?tag=completerunni-20">Jogging</a> by Bill Bowerman</p><p>One of the books that started it all.</td></tr></tbody></table><p><h2>Bios of Elite Runners &amp; Coaches</h2><table
border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="10" width="590" bordercolor="#cccccc"><tbody><tr><td
width="80" valign="top"><a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0875964575/?tag=completerunni-20"><img
src="http://completerunning.com/amazon/books/pre.jpg" border="0" alt="Pre - Steve Prefontaine" /></a></td><td
valign="top"><a
title="Steve Prefontaine" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0875964575/?tag=completerunni-20">Pre</a></p><p>If you don&#8217;t know who Pre was (Steve Prefontaine), you owe it to yourself to find out. He, like no other American athlete, has inspired millions of aspiring runners.</td></tr><tr><td
width="80" valign="top"><a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/074347869X/?tag=completerunni-20"><img
src="http://completerunning.com/amazon/books/paula.jpg" border="0" alt="Paula Radcliffe Book" /></a></td><td
valign="top"><a
title="Paula Radcliffe Paula: My Story So Far" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/074347869X/?tag=completerunni-20">Paula Radcliffe Paula: My Story So Far</a></p><p>Paula is the world record holder for the women&#8217;s marathon. She&#8217;s got guts, determination and talent. She also tells a great story.</td></tr><tr><td
valign="top"><a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1594867313/?tag=completerunni-20"><img
src="http://completerunning.com/amazon/books/bowerman-and-the-men-of-oregon.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a></td><td
valign="top"><a
title="Bowerman and the Men of Oregon: The Story of Oregon's Legendary Coach and Nike's Cofounder" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1594867313/?tag=completerunni-20">Bowerman and the Men of Oregon: The Story of Oregon&#8217;s Legendary Coach and Nike&#8217;s Cofounder</a></p><p>I cannot recommend this book enough. It&#8217;s absolutely packed with US running history. It covers (among many things) Bowerman, Steve Prefontaine, the birth of Nike and so much more.</td></tr><tr><td
valign="top"><a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1891369482/?tag=completerunni-20"><img
src="http://completerunning.com/amazon/books/haile-gebrselassie-story.jpg" border="0" alt="The Greatest: The Haile Gebrselassie Story" /></a></td><td
valign="top"><a
title="The Greatest: The Haile Gebrselassie Story" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1891369482/?tag=completerunni-20">The Greatest: The Haile Gebrselassie Story</a></p><p>It&#8217;s very easy to call Haile the greatest. He&#8217;s set more records than seems possible &#8211; including the last two world records in the marathon. He&#8217;s also an amazing, gracious human being. His is a wonderful story of triumph.</td></tr><tr><td
valign="top"><a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0753819007/?tag=completerunni-20"><img
src="http://completerunning.com/amazon/books/ovett-and-coe.jpg" border="0" alt="The Perfect Distance - Ovett and Coe: The Record-Breaking Rivalry" /></a></td><td
valign="top"><a
title="The Perfect Distance - Ovett and Coe: The Record-Breaking Rivalry" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0753819007/?tag=completerunni-20">The Perfect Distance &#8211; Ovett and Coe: The Record-Breaking Rivalry</a></p><p>Ovett and Coe were dominant in a very special competitive way that elevated the sport of running in their generation. This book covers this story, as well as bios of each runner.</td></tr><tr><td
valign="top"><a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0887765076/?tag=completerunni-20"><img
src="http://completerunning.com/amazon/books/tom-longboat-the-man-who-ran-faster-than-anyone.jpg" border="0" alt="The Man Who Ran Faster Than Everyone: The Story of Tom Longboat" /></a></td><td
valign="top"><a
title="The Man Who Ran Faster Than Everyone: The Story of Tom Longboat" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0887765076/?tag=completerunni-20">The Man Who Ran Faster Than Everyone: The Story of Tom Longboat</a></p><p>Tom Longboat was a native Canadian runner from the early 1900s. He was the dominant runner of his age having won Boston and races too numerous to mention. He is still regarded as a role model for First Nations people in Canada.</td></tr><tr><td
valign="top"><a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1846686539/?tag=completerunni-20"><img
src="http://completerunning.com/amazon/books/abebe-bikila-barefoot-runner.jpg" border="0" alt="Barefoot Runner: Abebe Bikila" /></a></td><td
valign="top"><a
title="Barefoot Runner: Abebe Bikila" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1846686539/?tag=completerunni-20">Barefoot Runner: Abebe Bikila</a></p><p>Abebe is famous for having won the Rome Olympic marathon while running barefoot. His emergence really opened the door for African distance runners who are today, still dominant on the world stage.</td></tr></tbody></table><p><h2>For Beginners &amp; The Back of the Pack</h2><table
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width="80" valign="top"><a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0684854554/?tag=completerunni-20"><img
src="http://completerunning.com/amazon/books/the-courage-to-start-john-bingham.jpg" border="0" alt="The Courage to Start by John Bingham" /></a></td><td
valign="top"><a
title="The Courage To Start by John Bingham" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0684854554/?tag=completerunni-20">The Courage To Start</a> by John Bingham</p><p>One of many books by self-professed &#8216;Penguin&#8217; John Bingham. If you have doubts whether you can run, John will erase them.</td></tr><tr><td
valign="top"><a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1579547826/?tag=completerunni-20"><img
src="http://completerunning.com/amazon/books/running-for-mortals.jpg" border="0" alt="Marathoning for Mortals" /></a></td><td
valign="top"><a
title="Marathoning for Mortals" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1579547826/?tag=completerunni-20">Marathoning for Mortals</a> by John Bingham</p><p>John leads you through your first marathon.</td></tr><tr><td
valign="top"><a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1579544290/?tag=completerunni-20"><img
src="http://completerunning.com/amazon/books/no-need-for-speed.jpg" border="0" alt="No Need for Speed" /></a></td><td
valign="top"><a
title="No Need for Speed" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1579544290/?tag=completerunni-20">No Need for Speed</a> by John Bingham</td></tr><tr><td
valign="top"><a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0936070277/?tag=completerunni-20"><img
src="http://completerunning.com/amazon/books/galloways-book-of-running.jpg" border="0" alt="Galloway's Book of Running" /></a></td><td
valign="top"><a
title="Galloway's Book of running" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0936070277/?tag=completerunni-20">Galloway&#8217;s Book of Running</a> by Jeff Galloway</p><p>It&#8217;s possible Jeff Galloway has been responsible for getting more Americans running than anyone else. He&#8217;s famous for his run-walk method.</td></tr><tr><td
width="80" valign="top"><a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/155105096X/?tag=completerunni-20"><img
src="http://completerunning.com/amazon/books/running-from-start-to-finish-john-stanton.jpg" border="0" alt="Running: From Start to Finish" /></a></td><td
valign="top"><a
title="Running: From Start to Finish by John Stanton of the Running Room" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/155105096X/?tag=completerunni-20">Running: From Start to Finish</a> by John Stanton of the Running Room</p><p>John Stanton is the Galloway of Canada. An excellent book covering all the basics of running.</td></tr><tr><td
valign="top"><a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0789733145/?tag=completerunni-20"><img
src="http://completerunning.com/amazon/books/absolute-beginners-guide-half-marathon.jpg" border="0" alt="Absolute Beginners Guide to Half Marathon Training" /></a></td><td
valign="top"><a
title="Absolute Beginners Guide to Half Marathon Training" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0789733145/?tag=completerunni-20">Absolute Beginners Guide to Half Marathon Training</a></p><p>A nice addition to the &#8216;beginner&#8217; stuff since it focuses on running a half marathon &#8211; a great intermediary race to do before tackling 26.2.</td></tr><tr><td
valign="top"><a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1553650875/?tag=completerunni-20"><img
src="http://completerunning.com/amazon/books/beginning-runners-handbook.jpg" border="0" alt="Beginning Runner's Handbook" /></a></td><td
valign="top"><a
title="Beginning Runner's Handbook" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1553650875/?tag=completerunni-20">Beginning Runner&#8217;s Handbook</a></td></tr><tr><td
valign="top"><a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0936070250/?tag=completerunni-20"><img
src="http://completerunning.com/amazon/books/marathon-you-can-do-it.jpg" border="0" alt="Jeff Galloway's Marathon: You Can Do It!" /></a></td><td
valign="top"><a
title="Jeff Galloway's Marathon: You Can Do It!" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0936070250/?tag=completerunni-20">Jeff Galloway&#8217;s Marathon: You Can Do It!</a></td></tr></tbody></table><p><h2>Famous Races &amp; Amazing Places</h2><table
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width="80" valign="top"><a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1572435437/?tag=completerunni-20"><img
src="http://completerunning.com/amazon/books/boston-marathon.jpg" border="0" alt="The Boston Marathon - A Century of Blood, Sweat and Cheers" /></a></td><td
valign="top"><a
title="The Boston Marathon - A Century of Blood, Sweat and Cheers" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1572435437/?tag=completerunni-20">The Boston Marathon &#8211; A Century of Blood, Sweat and Cheers</a></td></tr><tr><td
width="80" valign="top"><a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0875962831/?tag=completerunni-20"><img
src="http://completerunning.com/amazon/books/boston.jpg" border="0" alt="Boston - A Century of Running" /></a></td><td
valign="top"><a
title="Boston, a Century of Running : Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Boston Athletic Association Marathon" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0875962831/?tag=completerunni-20">Boston, a Century of Running : Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Boston Athletic Association Marathon</a></td></tr><tr><td
valign="top"><a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0061373133/?tag=completerunni-20"><img
src="http://completerunning.com/amazon/books/a-race-like-no-other-new-york-marathon.jpg" border="0" alt="A Race Like No Other" /></a></td><td
valign="top"><a
title="New York Marathon: A Race Like No Other" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0061373133/?tag=completerunni-20">New York Marathon: A Race Like No Other</a></td></tr><tr><td
valign="top"><a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0399528520/?tag=completerunni-20"><img
src="http://completerunning.com/amazon/books/new-york-marathon-essential-guide.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a></td><td
valign="top"><a
title="The Essential Guide to Running New York Marathon" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0399528520/?tag=completerunni-20">The Essential Guide to Running the New York Marathon</a></td></tr><tr><td
valign="top"><a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0099484358/?tag=completerunni-20"><img
src="http://completerunning.com/amazon/books/london-marathon.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a></td><td
valign="top"><a
title="London Marathon: The History of the Greatest Race On Earth" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0099484358/?tag=completerunni-20">London Marathon: The History of the Greatest Race On Earth</a></td></tr><tr><td
valign="top"><a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0275957713/?tag=completerunni-20"><img
src="http://completerunning.com/amazon/books/olympic-marathon-centennial.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a></td><td
valign="top"><a
title="Olympic Marathon Centennial" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0275957713/?tag=completerunni-20">Olympic Marathon Centennial</a></td></tr><tr><td
valign="top"><a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1556527381/?tag=completerunni-20"><img
src="http://completerunning.com/amazon/books/the-coolest-race-on-earth.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a></td><td
valign="top"><a
title="The Coolest Race on Earth: Mud, Madmen, Glaciers, and Grannies at the Antarctica Marathon" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1556527381/?tag=completerunni-20">The Coolest Race on Earth: Mud, Madmen, Glaciers, and Grannies at the Antarctica Marathon</a></p><p>Very cool!</td></tr><tr><td
valign="top"><a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0553385321/?tag=completerunni-20"><img
src="http://completerunning.com/amazon/books/great-races-incredible-races.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a></td><td
valign="top"><a
title="Great Races, Incredible Places: 100+ Fantastic Runs Around the World" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0553385321/?tag=completerunni-20">Great Races, Incredible Places: 100+ Fantastic Runs Around the World</a></p><p>This book goes on my wish list.</td></tr><tr><td
valign="top"><a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0976549824/?tag=completerunni-20"><img
src="http://completerunning.com/amazon/books/50-great-us-marathons.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a></td><td
valign="top"><a
title="From Fairbanks to Boston: 50 Great U.S. Marathons " href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0976549824/?tag=completerunni-20">From Fairbanks to Boston: 50 Great U.S. Marathons </a></td></tr></tbody></table><p><h2>Fiction</h2><table
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width="80" valign="top"><a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1416597883/?tag=completerunni-20"><img
src="http://completerunning.com/amazon/books/once-a-runner.jpg" border="0" alt="Once a Runner by John L. Parker " /></a></td><td
valign="top"><a
title="Once a Runner" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1416597883/?tag=completerunni-20">Once a Runner</a> by John L. Parker</p><p>Unquestionably the most famous piece of running fiction and very highly rated by all who&#8217;ve reviewed it.</td></tr><tr><td
width="80" valign="top"><a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0452269083/?tag=completerunni-20"><img
src="http://completerunning.com/amazon/books/lonliness-of-the-long-distance-runner.jpg" border="0" alt="Lonliness of the Long Distance Runner" /></a></td><td
valign="top"><a
title="The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0452269083/?tag=completerunni-20">The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner</a></td></tr><tr><td
width="80" valign="top"><a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1891369776/?tag=completerunni-20"><img
src="http://completerunning.com/amazon/books/again-to-carthage.jpg" border="0" alt="Again to Carthage" /></a></td><td
valign="top"><a
title="Again to Carthage" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1891369776/?tag=completerunni-20">Again to Carthage</a> by John L. Parker</p><p>The follow up to &#8216;Once a Runner&#8217;. Also highly reviewed.</td></tr><tr><td
width="80" valign="top"><a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1585748048/?tag=completerunni-20"><img
src="http://completerunning.com/amazon/books/running-with-the-buffaloes.jpg" border="0" alt="Running With the Buffalos" /></a></td><td
valign="top"><a
title="Running with the Buffaloes: A Season Inside with Mark Wetmore, Adam Goucher, and the University of Colorado Men's Cross-Country Team" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1585748048/?tag=completerunni-20">Running with the Buffaloes: A Season Inside with Mark Wetmore, Adam Goucher, and the University of Colorado Men&#8217;s Cross-Country Team</a></td></tr><tr><td
valign="top"><a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0312313667/?tag=completerunni-20"><img
src="http://completerunning.com/amazon/books/life-at-these-speeds.jpg" border="0" alt="Life at These Speeds" /></a></td><td
valign="top"><a
title="Life at These Speeds" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0312313667/?tag=completerunni-20">Life at These Speeds</a></p><p>A young runner must overcome tragedy to win.</td></tr></tbody></table><p><h2>History &amp; Reference</h2><p>All of the following books are fascinating takes on the history of running.</p><table
border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="10" width="590" bordercolor="#cccccc"><tbody><tr><td
valign="top"><a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0307266303/?tag=completerunni-20"><img
src="http://completerunning.com/amazon/books/born-to-run.jpg" border="0" alt="Born to Run" /></a></td><td
valign="top"><a
title="Born to Run" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0307266303/?tag=completerunni-20">Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen</a></p><p>Currently the number one selling running book on Amazon.</td></tr><tr><td
width="100" valign="top"><a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1594862281/?tag=completerunni-20"><img
src="http://completerunning.com/amazon/books/strides.jpg" border="0" alt="strides" /></a></td><td
width="547" valign="top"><a
title="Strides: Running Through History With An Unlikely Athlete" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1594862281/?tag=completerunni-20">Strides: Running Through History With An Unlikely Athlete</a></td></tr><tr><td
width="100" valign="top"><a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0786440945/?tag=completerunni-20"><img
src="http://completerunning.com/amazon/books/running-through-the-ages.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a></td><td
valign="top"><a
title="Running Through the Ages" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0786440945/?tag=completerunni-20">Running Through the Ages</a></td></tr><tr><td
width="100" valign="top"><a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0060958707/?tag=completerunni-20"><img
src="http://completerunning.com/amazon/books/why-we-run.jpg" border="0" alt="Why We Run: A Natural History" /></a></td><td
valign="top"><a
title="Why We Run: A Natural History" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0060958707/?tag=completerunni-20">Why We Run: A Natural History</a></td></tr><tr><td
valign="top"><a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0714684244/?tag=completerunni-20"><img
src="http://completerunning.com/amazon/books/running-cultures.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a></td><td
valign="top"><a
title="Running Cultures: Racing in Time and Space" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0714684244/?tag=completerunni-20">Running Cultures: Racing in Time and Space</a></td></tr><tr><td
valign="top"><a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1605298611/?tag=completerunni-20"><img
src="http://completerunning.com/amazon/books/the-runners-body.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a></td><td
valign="top"><a
title="Runner's World The Runner's Body: How the Latest Exercise Science Can Help You Run Stronger, Longer, and Faster" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1605298611/?tag=completerunni-20">Runner&#8217;s World The Runner&#8217;s Body: How the Latest Exercise Science Can Help You Run Stronger, Longer, and Faster</a></td></tr></tbody></table><p><h2>Quotes &amp; Inspiration</h2><table
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width="100" valign="top"><a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1891369261/?tag=completerunni-20"><img
src="http://completerunning.com/amazon/books/the-quotable-runner.jpg" border="0" alt="The Quotable Runner" /></a></td><td
width="547" valign="top"><a
title="The Quotable Runner" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1891369261/?tag=completerunni-20">The Quotable Runner</a></td></tr><tr><td
valign="top"><a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/160239251X/?tag=completerunni-20"><img
src="http://completerunning.com/amazon/books/gigantic-book-of-running-quotations.jpg" border="0" alt="The Quotable Runner" /></a></td><td
valign="top"><a
title="Gigantic Book of Running Quotations" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/160239251X/?tag=completerunni-20">Gigantic Book of Running Quotations</a></td></tr><tr><td
valign="top"><a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1602391858/?tag=completerunni-20"><img
src="http://completerunning.com/amazon/books/amby-burfoot-runners-guide-to-meaning-of-life.jpg" border="0" alt="The Runner's Guide to the Meaning of Life" /></a></td><td
valign="top"><a
title="The Runner's Guide to the Meaning of Life: What 35 Years of Running Has Taught Me About Winning, Losing, Happiness, Humility, and the Human Heart" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1602391858/?tag=completerunni-20">The Runner&#8217;s Guide to the Meaning of Life: What 35 Years of Running Has Taught Me About Winning, Losing, Happiness, Humility, and the Human Heart</a> by Amby Burfoot</td></tr><tr><td
valign="top"><a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0809229625/?tag=completerunni-20"><img
src="http://completerunning.com/amazon/books/runners-book-of-daily-inspiration.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a></td><td
valign="top"><a
title="Runner's Book of Daily Inspiration" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0809229625/?tag=completerunni-20">Runner&#8217;s Book of Daily Inspiration</a></td></tr><tr><td
valign="top"><a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0307269191/?tag=completerunni-20"><img
src="http://completerunning.com/amazon/books/what-i-talk-about-when-i-talk-about-runnning.jpg" border="0" alt="What I Talk About When I Talk About Running by Haruki Murakami" /></a></td><td
valign="top"><a
title="What I Talk About When I Talk About Running by Haruki Murakami" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0307269191/?tag=completerunni-20">What I Talk About When I Talk About Running by Haruki Murakami</a></p><p>Murakami&#8217;s latest is a nonfiction work mostly concerned with his thoughts on the long-distance running he has engaged in for much of his adult life. Through a mix of adapted diary entries, old essays, reminiscences and life advice, Murakami crafts a charming little volume notable for its good-natured and intimate tone. While the subject matter is radically different from the fabulous and surreal fiction that Murakami (The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle) most often produces, longtime readers will recognize the source of the isolated, journeying protagonists of the author&#8217;s novels in the formative running experiences recounted.</td></tr><tr><td
valign="top"><a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1594869413/?tag=completerunni-20"><img
src="http://completerunning.com/amazon/books/my-life-on-the-run-bart-yasso.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a></td><td
valign="top"><a
title="My Life on the Run: The Wit, Wisdom, and Insights of a Road Racing Icon" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1594869413/?tag=completerunni-20">My Life on the Run: The Wit, Wisdom, and Insights of a Road Racing Icon</a> by Bart Yasso</p><p>Many people are familiar with the Yasso 800 workout. Bart created those but he&#8217;s done much, much more. Trust me on this!</td></tr></tbody></table><p><h2>Running Form/Mechanics/Technique</h2><table
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width="80" valign="top"><a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0972553762/?tag=completerunni-20"><img
title="Pose Method of Running by Nicholas Romanov" src="http://completerunning.com/amazon/books/pose-method-of-running-romanov.jpg" border="0" alt="Pose Method of Running by Nicholas Romanov" /></a></td><td
valign="top"><a
title="Pose Method of Running" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0972553762/?tag=completerunni-20">Pose Method of Running</a> by Dr. Nicholas Romanov</p><p>I am a follower of the Pose Method. It&#8217;s changed everything I thought I knew about running. Highly recommended.</td></tr><tr><td
width="80" valign="top"><a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1416549447/?tag=completerunni-20"><img
src="http://completerunning.com/amazon/books/chi-running-danny-dreyer.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a></td><td
valign="top"><a
title="Chi Running" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1416549447/?tag=completerunni-20">Chi Running</a> by Danny Dreyer</p><p>As passionate as I am about Pose, others are equally passionate about Chi Running.</td></tr></tbody></table><p><h2>Books For or About Women</h2><table
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width="80" valign="top"><a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1841262439/?tag=completerunni-20"><img
src="http://completerunning.com/amazon/books/running-and-fat-burning-for-women.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a></td><td
valign="top"><a
title="Running and Fatburning for Women" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1841262439/?tag=completerunni-20">Running and Fatburning for Women</a></td></tr><tr><td
width="80" valign="top"><a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1579547478/?tag=completerunni-20"><img
src="http://completerunning.com/amazon/books/running-and-pregnancy.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a></td><td
valign="top"><a
title="Runner's World Guide to Running and Pregnancy" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1579547478/?tag=completerunni-20">Runner&#8217;s World Guide to Running and Pregnancy</a></td></tr><tr><td
valign="top"><a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0312187777/?tag=completerunni-20"><img
src="http://completerunning.com/amazon/books/running-and-walking-women-over-40.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a></td><td
valign="top"><a
title="Running &amp; Walking for Women Over 40" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0312187777/?tag=completerunni-20">Running &amp; Walking for Women Over 40</a></td></tr><tr><td
valign="top"><a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1580051839/?tag=completerunni-20"><img
src="http://completerunning.com/amazon/books/women-who-run.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a></td><td
valign="top"><a
title="Women Who Run" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1580051839/?tag=completerunni-20">Women Who Run</a></td></tr><tr><td
valign="top"><a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0962924326/?tag=completerunni-20"><img
src="http://completerunning.com/amazon/books/silence-great-women-distance-runners.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a></td><td
valign="top"><a
title="The Silence of Great Distance: Women Running Long" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0962924326/?tag=completerunni-20">The Silence of Great Distance: Women Running Long</a></td></tr><tr><td
valign="top"><a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0671017039/?tag=completerunni-20"><img
src="http://completerunning.com/amazon/books/complete-book-of-running-for-women.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a></td><td
valign="top"><a
title="Complete Book of Running for Women" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0671017039/?tag=completerunni-20">Complete Book of Running for Women</a></td></tr><tr><td
valign="top"><a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1594867585/?tag=completerunni-20"><img
src="http://completerunning.com/amazon/books/complete-book-of-womens-running.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a></td><td
valign="top"><a
title="Runner's World Complete Book of Women's Running" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1594867585/?tag=completerunni-20">Runner&#8217;s World Complete Book of Women&#8217;s Running</a></td></tr><tr><td
valign="top"><a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0875962394/?tag=completerunni-20"><img
src="http://completerunning.com/amazon/books/joan-benoit-samuelson-running-for-women.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a></td><td
valign="top"><a
title="Joan Benoit Samuelson's Running for Women" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0875962394/?tag=completerunni-20">Joan Benoit Samuelson&#8217;s Running for Women</a></p><p>Who doesn&#8217;t love Joannie?</td></tr><tr><td
valign="top"><a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1580052053/?tag=completerunni-20"><img
src="http://completerunning.com/amazon/books/the-non-runners-marathon-guide-for-women.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a></td><td
valign="top"><a
title="The Nonrunner's Marathon Guide for Women: Get Off Your Butt and On with Your Training" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1580052053/?tag=completerunni-20">The Nonrunner&#8217;s Marathon Guide for Women: Get Off Your Butt and On with Your Training</a></td></tr></tbody></table><p><h2>Injury Prevention &amp; Treatment</h2><table
border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="10" width="590" bordercolor="#cccccc"><tbody><tr><td
width="80" valign="top"><a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1598585517/?tag=completerunni-20"><img
src="http://completerunning.com/amazon/books/five-minute-plantar-fascitis-solution.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a></td><td
valign="top"><a
title="5-Minute-Plantar-Fasciitis-Solution" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1598585517/?tag=completerunni-20">5-Minute-Plantar-Fasciitis-Solution</a></td></tr><tr><td
width="80" valign="top"><a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1579549713/?tag=completerunni-20"><img
src="http://completerunning.com/amazon/books/guide-to-injury-prevention.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a></td><td
valign="top"><a
title="Runner's World Guide to Injury Prevention" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1579549713/?tag=completerunni-20">Runner&#8217;s World Guide to Injury Prevention</a></td></tr><tr><td
valign="top"><a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0899974171/?tag=completerunni-20"><img
src="http://completerunning.com/amazon/books/caring-for-your-feet.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a></td><td
valign="top"><a
title="Fixing Your Feet: Prevention And Treatments for Athletes" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0899974171/?tag=completerunni-20">Fixing Your Feet: Prevention And Treatments for Athletes</a></td></tr><tr><td
valign="top"><a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0312695977/?tag=completerunni-20"><img
src="http://completerunning.com/amazon/books/runners-repair-manual.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a></td><td
valign="top"><a
title="The Runners' Repair Manual: A Complete Program for Diagnosing and Treating Your Foot, Leg and Back Problems" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0312695977/?tag=completerunni-20">The Runners&#8217; Repair Manual: A Complete Program for Diagnosing and Treating Your Foot, Leg and Back Problems</a></td></tr></tbody></table><p><h2>Funny</h2><table
border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="10" width="590" bordercolor="#cccccc"><tbody><tr><td
width="80" valign="top"><a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0736040358/?tag=completerunni-20"><img
src="http://completerunning.com/amazon/books/i-run-therefore-i-am-nuts.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a></td><td
valign="top"><a
title="I Run, Therefore I Am --Nuts!" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0736040358/?tag=completerunni-20">I Run, Therefore I Am &#8211;Nuts!</a></p><p>Very funny stuff!</td></tr></tbody></table><p><h2>Trail Running</h2><table
border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="10" width="590" bordercolor="#cccccc"><tbody><tr><td
width="80" valign="top"><a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1585742287/?tag=completerunni-20"><img
src="http://completerunning.com/amazon/books/ultimate-guide-to-trail-running.jpg" border="0" alt="The Ultimate Guide to Trail Running: Everything You Need to Know About Equipment * Finding Trails * Nutrition * Hill Strategy * Racing * Avoiding Injury * Training * Weather * Safety " /></a></td><td
valign="top"><a
title="The Ultimate Guide to Trail Running: Everything You Need to Know About Equipment * Finding Trails * Nutrition * Hill Strategy * Racing * Avoiding Injury * Training * Weather * Safety " href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1585742287/?tag=completerunni-20">The Ultimate Guide to Trail Running: Everything You Need to Know About Equipment * Finding Trails * Nutrition * Hill Strategy * Racing * Avoiding Injury * Training * Weather * Safety </a></td></tr><tr><td
valign="top"><a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1579547206/?tag=completerunni-20"><img
src="http://completerunning.com/amazon/books/runners-world-complete-guide-to-trail-running.jpg" border="0" alt="Runner's World Complete Guide to Trail Running" /></a></td><td
valign="top"><a
title="Runner's World Complete Guide to Trail Running " href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1579547206/?tag=completerunni-20">Runner&#8217;s World Complete Guide to Trail Running </a></td></tr><tr><td
valign="top"><a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0898868408/?tag=completerunni-20"><img
src="http://completerunning.com/amazon/books/trail-running-novice-to-master.jpg" border="0" alt="Trail Running: From Novice to Master (The Mountaineers Outdoor Expert Series)" /></a></td><td
valign="top"><a
title="Trail Running: From Novice to Master (The Mountaineers Outdoor Expert Series)" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0898868408/?tag=completerunni-20">Trail Running: From Novice to Master (The Mountaineers Outdoor Expert Series)</a></td></tr></tbody></table><p><h2>Ultra Running</h2><table
border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="10" width="590" bordercolor="#cccccc"><tbody><tr><td
width="80" valign="top"><a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1584154845/?tag=completerunni-20"><img
src="http://completerunning.com/amazon/books/ultra-running-with-scott-jurek.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a></td><td
valign="top"><a
title="Ultra Running With Scott Jurek" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1584154845/?tag=completerunni-20">Ultra Running With Scott Jurek</a></p><p>Scott Jurek is legend in ultra-running. If you were to buy one book on the subject, it should be one written by/about him.</td></tr><tr><td
width="80" valign="top"><a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1585424803/?tag=completerunni-20"><img
src="http://completerunning.com/amazon/books/ultra-marathon-man-dean-karnazes.jpg" border="0" alt="Ultra Marathon Man Dean Karnazes" /></a></td><td
valign="top"><a
title="Ultra Marathon Man: Confessions of an All Night Runner" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1585424803/?tag=completerunni-20">Ultra Marathon Man: Confessions of an All Night Runner</a></p><p>Dean Karnazes is either famous or infamous depending on your view of his ability to self promote. That aside, Karnazes has done some pretty cool things and he also has some very positive messages to share.</td></tr><tr><td
valign="top"><a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0446581844/?tag=completerunni-20"><img
src="http://completerunning.com/amazon/books/dean-karnazes-50-50.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a></td><td
valign="top"><a
title="50/50: Secrets I Learned Running 50 Marathons in 50 Days -- and How You Too Can Achieve Super Endurance!" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0446581844/?tag=completerunni-20">50/50: Secrets I Learned Running 50 Marathons in 50 Days &#8212; and How You Too Can Achieve Super Endurance!</a></td></tr><tr><td
valign="top"><a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1594867305/?tag=completerunni-20"><img
src="http://completerunning.com/amazon/books/the-extra-mile-pam-reid.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a></td><td
valign="top"><a
title="The Extra Mile: One Woman's Personal Journey to Ultrarunning Greatness by Pam Reid" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1594867305/?tag=completerunni-20">The Extra Mile: One Woman&#8217;s Personal Journey to Ultrarunning Greatness by Pam Reid</a></p><p>Pam Reid is just an unbelievably talented ultra runner. She should be an inspiration to anyone involved or interested in the sport.</td></tr><tr><td
valign="top"><a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1891369377/?tag=completerunni-20"><img
src="http://completerunning.com/amazon/books/running-through-the-wall.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a></td><td
valign="top"><a
title="Running Through the Wall: Personal Encounters with the Ultramarathon" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1891369377/?tag=completerunni-20">Running Through the Wall: Personal Encounters with the Ultramarathon</a></p><p>For those who find the 26.2-mile marathon just not enough, there is the ultramarathon. What makes ultra-runners tick? What goes through their minds at mile 93? How can you train for such a colossal undertaking? These questions and many more are answered in Running Through the Wall, an inspiring collection of 39 personal stories from ultramarathoners.</td></tr></tbody></table><p><h2>Free Downloadable Running Book</h2><table
border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="10" width="590" bordercolor="#cccccc"><tbody><tr><td
width="80" valign="top"><a
href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/13695/Gordon-Piries-Running-Fast-and-Injury-Free"><img
src="http://completerunning.com/amazon/books/gordon-pirie.png" border="0" alt="Running Fast and Injury Free by Gordon Pirie" /></a></td><td
valign="top"><a
title="Gordon Pirie Running Fast and Injury Free" href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/13695/Gordon-Piries-Running-Fast-and-Injury-Free">Gordon Pirie Running Fast and Injury Free</a></p><p>Note: This ebook is not on Amazon. Throughout the 1950s the most talked about athlete in Britain was Gordon Pirie. Part of the explanation was that Gordon kept talking about himself and what he might and might not do. Making statements, for example, like the one when he predicted he would smash the world 5000m. record with a time of around 13min. 40sec. some 18 seconds below the then world record. He knew how to ruffle the feathers of his fellow competitors, but he did have talent in abundance.</p><p>What&#8217;s cool about Pirie&#8217;s book are his discussions about running form. He was clearly a visionary thinker. Definitely worth a read!</td></tr></tbody></table><p><h2>Nutrition, Diet, Weight Management</h2><table
border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="10" width="590" bordercolor="#cccccc"><tbody><tr><td
width="80" valign="top"><a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1594862052/?tag=completerunni-20"><img
src="http://completerunning.com/amazon/books/the-runners-diet.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a></td><td
valign="top"><a
title="Runner's World Runner's Diet: The Ultimate Eating Plan That Will Make Every Runner (and Walker) Leaner, Faster, and Fitter" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1594862052/?tag=completerunni-20">Runner&#8217;s World Runner&#8217;s Diet: The Ultimate Eating Plan That Will Make Every Runner (and Walker) Leaner, Faster, and Fitter</a></td></tr><tr><td
valign="top"><a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0736064710/?tag=completerunni-20"><img
src="http://completerunning.com/amazon/books/endurance-sports-nutrition.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a></td><td
valign="top"><a
title="Endurance Sports Nutrition" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0736064710/?tag=completerunni-20">Endurance Sports Nutrition</a></td></tr><tr><td
valign="top"><a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1931382964/?tag=completerunni-20"><img
src="http://completerunning.com/amazon/books/sports-nutrition-for-endurance-athletes.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a></td><td
valign="top"><a
title="Sports Nutrition for Endurance Athletes" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1931382964/?tag=completerunni-20">Sports Nutrition for Endurance Athletes</a></td></tr></tbody></table><p><h2>The Corporate Face of Running</h2><table
border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="10" width="590" bordercolor="#cccccc"><tbody><tr><td
width="80" valign="top"><a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1567110851/?tag=completerunni-20"><img
src="http://completerunning.com/amazon/books/building-the-nike-empire.jpg" border="0" alt="Building the Nike Empire Bowerman and Phil Knight" /></a></td><td
valign="top"><a
title="Building the Nike Empire by Bill Bowerman and Nick Knight" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1567110851/?tag=completerunni-20">Building the Nike Empire</a> by Bill Bowerman and Phil Knight</td></tr><tr><td
valign="top"><a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1594867313/?tag=completerunni-20"><img
src="http://completerunning.com/amazon/books/bowerman-and-the-men-of-oregon.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a></td><td
valign="top"><a
title="Bowerman and the Men of Oregon" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1594867313/?tag=completerunni-20">Bowerman and the Men of Oregon</a> by Kenny Moore</p><p>Very prominent sections of this book are devoted to Bowerman&#8217;s role in the building of Nike. A fantastic read.</td></tr><tr><td
valign="top"><a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/184126234X/?tag=completerunni-20"><img
src="http://completerunning.com/amazon/books/out-of-nowhere-nike.jpg" border="0" alt="Out of Nowhere Nike" /></a></td><td
valign="top"><a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/184126234X/?tag=completerunni-20">Out of Nowhere</a></td></tr><tr><td
valign="top"><a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0887306225/?tag=completerunni-20"><img
src="http://completerunning.com/amazon/books/swoosh-unauthorized-nike.jpg" border="0" alt="Swoosh Unauthorized Nike Story" /></a></td><td
valign="top"><a
title="Swoosh: The Unauthorized Nike Story" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0887306225/?tag=completerunni-20">Swoosh: The Unauthorized Nike Story</a></td></tr><tr><td
width="80" valign="top"><a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0061246581/?tag=completerunni-20"><img
src="http://completerunning.com/amazon/books/adidas-puma-sneaker-war.jpg" border="0" alt="Sneaker Wars: The Enemy Brothers Who Founded Adidas and Puma and the Family Feud That Forever Changed the Business of Sports" /></a></td><td
valign="top"><a
title="Adidas/Puma Sneaker Wars: The Enemy Brothers Who Founded Adidas and Puma and the Family Feud That Forever Changed the Business of Sports" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0061246581/?tag=completerunni-20">Adidas/Puma Sneaker Wars: The Enemy Brothers Who Founded Adidas and Puma and the Family Feud That Forever Changed the Business of Sports</a></td></tr></tbody></table><p><h2>More Book Resources on Complete Running</h2><p>Check out our archive of <a
href="http://completerunning.com/archives/category/reviews/books/" title="running book reviews" alt="running book reviews" >running book reviews</a>.</p> <img
src="http://completerunning.com/?ak_action=api_record_view&id=3020&type=feed" alt="" />]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://completerunning.com/archives/2009/06/15/best-collection-running-books/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>20</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Instructional Running DVDs</title><link>http://completerunning.com/archives/2007/12/11/instructional-running-dvds/</link> <comments>http://completerunning.com/archives/2007/12/11/instructional-running-dvds/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 11 Dec 2007 16:49:20 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Mark Iocchelli</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[CDs & DVDs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Gift Ideas for Runners]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Tools for Runners]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Training]]></category> <category><![CDATA[dvd]]></category> <category><![CDATA[dvds]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Gift-Ideas-for-Runners]]></category> <category><![CDATA[instructional]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://completerunning.com/archives/2007/12/11/instructional-running-dvds/</guid> <description><![CDATA[RunningDVDs.com looks to be just getting going but, from looking at the samples on their web site, they show great promise. From their site: The goal of RunningDVDs.com is simple &#8211; to provide athletes with resources to run faster. The first DVD is called &#8220;Building a Better Runner: Building from the Ground Up,&#8221; RunningDVDs says [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a
href="http://runningdvds.com/"><img
src='http://completerunning.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/running-dvd.jpg' alt='running-dvd.jpg' /></a><br
/> <a
href="http://runningdvds.com/">RunningDVDs.com</a> looks to be just getting going but, from looking at the samples on their web site, they show great promise. From their site:</p><blockquote><p>The goal of RunningDVDs.com is simple &#8211; to provide athletes with resources to run faster. The first DVD is called &#8220;Building a Better Runner: Building from the Ground Up,&#8221;</p></blockquote><p>RunningDVDs says their product is made for all types of runners. I have not viewed any of their product (they have one DVD so far) but the samples appear to be of very high quality. Please leave me a comment if you&#8217;ve viewed their product and let our readers know what you thought of it.</p><p>I&#8217;d like to wish the folks over at RunningDVDs all the best. They look like they&#8217;ve hit on a great idea.</p><p>This might make a great gift!</p> <img
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isPermaLink="false">http://completerunning.com/archives/2007/09/27/fire-on-the-track-the-steve-prefontaine-story-now-on-dvd/</guid> <description><![CDATA[Question: What movie was voted the Greatest Running Movie on Lets Run? Question: What movie was also voted runningmovie.com&#8217;s Best Running Film? Question: What movie did I just moments ago order from Amazon because it&#8217;s finally become available on DVD? Answer! Fire On The Track: The Steve Prefontaine Story Fans of &#8220;Pre&#8221; will know about [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Question: </strong>What movie was voted the <a
href="http://www.letsrun.com/bestrunningmovie.html">Greatest Running Movie</a> on <a
href="http://letsrun.com">Lets Run</a>?</p><p><strong>Question: </strong>What movie was also voted runningmovie.com&#8217;s <a
href="http://www.runningmovies.com/vote.htm">Best Running Film</a>?</p><p><strong>Question:</strong> What movie did I just moments ago order from Amazon because it&#8217;s <em>finally</em> become available on DVD?</p><p><strong>Answer!</strong> <a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FEB9DS/?tag=completerunni-20">Fire On The Track: The Steve Prefontaine Story</a></p><p><a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FEB9DS/?tag=completerunni-20"><img
style=' float: left; padding: 4px; margin: 0 7px 2px 0;'  src='http://completerunning.com/running-blog-mark/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/steve-prefontaine-fire-on-the-track.jpg' alt='steve-prefontaine-fire-on-the-track.jpg' class='alignleft'/></a></p><p>Fans of &#8220;Pre&#8221; will know about the two dramatic feature films &#8211; <a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000068MC2/?tag=completerunni-20">Prefontaine</a> and <a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0790739291/?tag=completerunni-20">Without Limits</a>. <a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FEB9DS/?tag=completerunni-20">Fire On The Track</a> completes the picture. It&#8217;s a documentary  film filled with races and interviews of Pre and people close to him. Take a look at the clips below. I dare you to tell me this film doesn&#8217;t look absolutely terrific!</p><p><object
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isPermaLink="false">http://completerunning.com/archives/2007/07/12/a-welcomed-challenge-for-oscar-pistorius/</guid> <description><![CDATA[Some of you may already be familiar with Oscar Pistorius and his struggles as a track sprinter to try and qualify for the 2008 Olympics. The 20-year-old already has a remarkable record, with a gold medal in the 200m and world records at the 100m and 400m. But they are while competing as a Paralympian. [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Some of you may already be familiar with <a
href="http://www.theherald.co.uk/sport/athletics/display.var.1534834.0.0.php">Oscar Pistorius and his struggles as a track sprinter</a> to try and qualify for the 2008 Olympics. The 20-year-old already has a remarkable record, with a gold medal in the 200m and world records at the 100m and 400m. But they are while competing as a Paralympian. Pistorius is a double amputee who was born without fibulas and uses special carbon fiber blades as his lower legs during running events.</p><p>The athlete has repeatedly asked to compete with able-bodied Olympian wannabes to see if he can truly win at their game. But officials have been reluctant to let the lad enter able-bodied track events because they <a
href="http://www.nytimes.com/2007/05/15/sports/othersports/15runner.html?ex=1336881600&#038;en=a526b1706f63d1d6&#038;ei=5088">believe his prosthetics may give him a mechanical advantage</a>.</p><p><img
style=' float: left; padding: 4px; margin: 0 7px 2px 0;'  src='http://completerunning.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/oscar2004_2.jpg' alt='oscar2004_2.jpg' class="alignleft" /></p><p>Pistorius, nicknamed Blade Runner, already has run in &#8220;regular&#8221; meets and done very well, clocking a 46-second 400 as a PR and finishing second in his most recent competition at the <a
href="http://www.athletics.org.za/">South African Championships</a>. But the <a
href="http://www.iaaf.org/index.html">International Association of Athletics Federations</a> has not been swayed to date. That may change after this upcoming weekend, when Pistorius competes at an international track meet known as the British Grand Prix. Both his performance and the intense press attention could tilt the scales in his favor (<a
href="http://www.ukathletics.net/tvevents/news/article-29/">&#8220;The Blades Versus Shades,&#8221;</a> from <a
href="http://www.ukathletics.net/tvevents/">UK Athletics</a>).</p><p>&#8220;There&#8217;s absolutely no reason why they should keep me from running,&#8221; he told the British press recently. &#8220;These prosthetics have been around for 14 years, the exact same design. There&#8217;s never been an amputee to run close to my time.&#8221;</p><p>The question this weekend is whether able-bodied runners will be able to run close&mdash;or better&mdash;than his time as well.</p> <img
src="http://completerunning.com/?ak_action=api_record_view&id=849&type=feed" alt="" />]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://completerunning.com/archives/2007/07/12/a-welcomed-challenge-for-oscar-pistorius/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>5</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Book Review: &#8216;Run Less, Run Faster&#8217;</title><link>http://completerunning.com/archives/2007/06/29/book-review-run-less-run-faster/</link> <comments>http://completerunning.com/archives/2007/06/29/book-review-run-less-run-faster/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 29 Jun 2007 12:00:15 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Aaron Engelsrud</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Book Reviews]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Books]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Reviews]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Boston]]></category> <category><![CDATA[First]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Furman]]></category> <category><![CDATA[programs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Training]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://completerunning.com/archives/2007/06/29/book-review-run-less-run-faster/</guid> <description><![CDATA[Article Summary: A review of the Runner&#8217;s World book &#8220;Run Less, Run Faster&#8221; by Bill Pierce, Scott Murr, and Ray Moss [rating:4] I first heard about Run Less, Run Faster and the FIRST training program in a brief Runner&#8217;s World article in early 2007 and was intrigued by the training concepts presented. The article discussed [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p
class="summary"> <strong>Article Summary:</strong> A review of the Runner&#8217;s World book &#8220;Run Less, Run Faster&#8221; by Bill Pierce, Scott Murr, and Ray Moss</p><p>[rating:4]</p><p><img
style=' float: left; padding: 4px; margin: 0 7px 2px 0;'  src="http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/I/51B81WdFO5L._PIsitb-dp-500-arrow,TopRight,45,-64_OU01_SL160_.jpg" alt="run less run faster"class='alignleft' />I first heard about <em>Run Less, Run Faster</em> and the FIRST training program in a brief <em>Runner&#8217;s World</em> article in early 2007 and was intrigued by the training concepts presented. The article discussed a relatively new training program, scientifically proven over a few years and hundreds of runners,  based on running three days a week with integrated cross training on the off days.  This short note lead me to the <a
href="http://www.furman.edu/first/">Furman Institute of Running and Scientific Training</a> and eventually to this book (although at the time of my initial interest the book was not yet available).  The concepts presented in this book, while not revolutionary, are definitely a departure from the classic &#8220;more miles is better&#8221; philosophy and the book has really changed the way I view my approach to training.</p><p><em>Run Less, Run Faster</em> is a quick and easy read (only about 300 pages) that delivers a wealth of solid information at a level that is easy to understand and quickly allows the reader to put in to action the concepts and methods outlined.  The book is broken down in to four main sections plus one bonus section:</p><ul><li>Section I: The FIRST Approach</li><li>Section II: How to Follow the FIRST Training Program</li><li>Section III: Performance Factors</li><li>Section IV: Supplemental Training</li><li>Bonus Section: Getting to Boston</li></ul><p>This format allows the authors take you though the basics of the program clearly and concisely.  The reader will quickly come up speed on the 3plus2 method, the 3 core workouts, and correct pacing for all of the prescribed workouts.</p><p><a
href='http://completerunning.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/06/runlessrunfaster_cover.jpg' title='runlessrunfaster_cover.jpg'><img
style=' float: right; padding: 4px; margin: 0 0 2px 7px;'  src='http://completerunning.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/06/runlessrunfaster_cover.thumbnail.jpg' alt='runlessrunfaster_cover.jpg' class='alignright' /></a></p><p>Section I lays out the basics of the plan, steps for new runners, and information on setting realistic goals.  In reality, this is just a brief overview of the rest of the book&mdash;an introduction to the concepts explored in much more detail further on.</p><p>Section II dives much deeper in to the training program. The reader gets a full description of all of the core running workouts, what they aim to achieve, correct paces, and how to run them correctly.  In addition to a detailed description of the program, there are plenty of pace charts and training plans to help the reader plan their specific training program.  Finally, the authors provide important information on rest and recovery as well as year round training tips and tricks.</p><p>Section III covers a few topics that are common to all running programs.  These topics include, running in hot and cold weather, training with and avoiding running related injuries, and basic nutrition information.  These are all very brief sections but they include enough information to be helpful.</p><p>Section IV covers one basic topic&mdash;strength training for runners.  The reader is given a clear plan that is fairly simple and easy to apply.  No expensive weights or benches are necessary and the program, as delivered, should not take an excessive amount of time.  A nice addition to any runner&#8217;s training regimen.</p><p>The last section of the book outlines what is necessary in terms of paces, training, and effort to qualify for Boston.  It is broken down into the various age group qualifying times and gives the reader a few guidelines to look for to determine if a Boston qualifying run is possible based on past performance.  I really appreciated the realistic view of what is necessary in terms of my current performance to qualify for Boston.  Overall, this section is a nice addition to the book.</p><p>To me, this is a well written, well documented, and scientifically proven method to run faster on less miles.  I am currently using the plan outlined in the book for my training plan for the <a
href="http://www.mtcmarathon.org/index.cfm?">2007 Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon</a>, so far the paces, distances, and volume of training have been just right.  I really appreciate the change of pace from day to day and the inclusion of various forms of cross training, it really makes the program fun and interesting to work with.</p><p>Have you read this book? Why not click on our five-star rating and leave us a comment to let our readers know what you think of it?</p><p>[ratings]</p><h2>Available on Amazon</h2><p><a
href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/159486649X/?tag=completerunni-20">Runner&#8217;s World Run Less, Run Faster</a><img
src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=completerunni-20&#038;l=as2&#038;o=1&#038;a=159486649X" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" /></p><p>Price:	$16.95 (US)/$21.00 (CAN)</p> <img
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isPermaLink="false">http://completerunning.com/archives/2007/04/06/featured-web-site-mapmyruncom/</guid> <description><![CDATA[There is a new&#8212;or at least a totally redesigned&#8212;player in the route mapping Web space. MapMyRun.com has been online for quite sometime but has just recently released a new and improved beta site. Route mapping sites have become an essential part of my training plan and I think&#8212;after a brief review&#8212;that this is my new [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a
href='http://completerunning.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/04/logo_mapmyrun.gif' title='logo_mapmyrun.gif'><img
src='http://completerunning.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/04/logo_mapmyrun.thumbnail.gif' alt='logo_mapmyrun.gif' align="right"/></a>There is a new&mdash;or at least a totally redesigned&mdash;player in the route mapping Web space. <a
href="http://www.MapMyRun.com">MapMyRun.com</a> has been online for quite sometime but has just recently released a new and improved <a
href="http://beta.mapmyrun.com/">beta site</a>.  Route mapping sites have become an essential part of  my training plan and I think&mdash;after a brief review&mdash;that this is my new favorite.  This site features vastly improved functionality over the old version and other route mapping applications.  It features great running specific features that will keep you coming back to the site for more than just mapping a run. <span
id="more-558"></span></p><p>Like most Web sites today, MapMyRun.com requires a brief registration process to gather information and allow you to use all of the functionality of the site.  The registration process takes about two minutes and is simple and straightforward.  They do ask for a bit more information than most sites, but they do use the information (like your address) to make things easier for you&mdash;they need to know where the maps should usually start and it saves you from having to reenter it every time you create a route.  Additionally, the entire service is FREE.</p><p>The core feature of the site&mdash;route mapping&mdash;is straightforward and simple.  After you register and enter your address, the site allows you to draw a route directly on top of  the map, point by point and street by street.  As you draw your route, it tracks your mileage, shows you the route elevation change, and allows you to enter locations for water stations, first aid stations, and other points of interest along the route.  You can choose from three different map views while entering your routes&mdash;Streets, Satellite, and Hybrid (a combination of Street and Satellite).  Entering the route is made easier by a nice &#8220;Auto Center&#8221; feature that moves the map along with the route as you click out your way.  This is something I have not seen on any other route mapping site and I really, really like this feature&mdash;it is a huge time saver.</p><p>Once the route is complete, it can be saved and either made public, allowing everyone to search, find, and use your route, or kept private, just for you. You can easily link to and bookmark your favorite routes by naming them  like this: Aaron&#8217;s 6-Mile Route.  Another great option is to embed your route directly in a Web page. They do provide the code to do this, but at the time of this post, I couldn&#8217;t get it to work&mdash; it could be a problem on my end.</p><p>In addition to the base route mapping functionality, MapMyRun.com also adds a whole bunch of other really useful, nicely integrated, relevant functionality into the site. MapMyRun includes the following:<br
/> <strong>Search for Runs:</strong> If you travel frequently and find yourself in unfamiliar surroundings, this little feature will prove very valuable.  This allows you to search for runs by location and keyword.  It also allows you to limit the search to only runs you have entered.</p><p><strong>Daily Log: </strong> The daily log allows users to enter information once a day about a variety of personal data.  You can track how much sleep you got, the quality of your sleep, your morning and evening body weight, morning and evening resting heart rates, and few other key data points.</p><p><strong>Activity Log:</strong> The activity log lets you translate your entered routes in to actual workouts and track them on a regular basis. On page 1 of the &#8220;Add Activity&#8221; section you can enter start and end times, the type of workout (run, hike, bike, etc.), quality, effort, and the shoes you were wearing during the workout. Page 2 moves on to distance, route (linking in the routes directly from the site), total time (hh:mm:ss), heart rate, pace, and speed (in MPH).</p><p><strong>Calendar: </strong>The calendar is pretty basic, but holds promise.  If they at some point allow users to import their Google calendar or bring in outside data or export data out in someway, this could be a useful enhancement. Right now the Calendar just shows activites. There is no functionality for workout planning  or having events in the future.</p><p><strong>Races and Events: </strong>This seems to be a &#8220;coming soon&#8221; feature and as of right now, it&#8217;s really not working.  The concept is great though&mdash;this allows event directors a place to easily map and store their event routes and information, and it allow you a place to go search and find the information you need to prepare for your upcoming 5K or Marathon.</p><p><strong>Running News:</strong> This is a content section for running news and information.  The Running News section, like the Races and Events, seems to be still a work in progress.  Right now they are linking to CoolRunning News but Iím sure more content will follow.</p><p><strong>Map Import:</strong> You can import map data from a GPS or *.GPX file or directly from gmap-pedometer if you have existing routes in that service.  This makes moving over to this service quick and simple.</p><p>In this end, this site is still a work in progress and has few rough edges.  However, if they continue to smooth things out, it has great promise and I think will prove to be a valuable asset for any runner.  Take a look for yourself, see what you think and let us know your thoughts!</p> <img
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isPermaLink="false">http://completerunning.com/archives/2007/03/23/featured-website-runners-rescue/</guid> <description><![CDATA[By now many of you are well into your training for upcoming races. Unfortunately injuries are often a part of training. Not sure what to do and looking for information? Runners Rescue offers just that. This sports podiatrist has pooled together information from many of his colleagues and physiotherapists to offer you essential information on [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>By now many of you are well into your training for upcoming races. Unfortunately injuries are often a part of training. Not sure what to do and looking for information? <a
href="http://www.runnersrescue.com/">Runners Rescue</a> offers just that.</p><p>This sports podiatrist has pooled together information from many of his colleagues and physiotherapists to offer you essential information on how to prevent and treat running injuries. Many of the running tips and lessons are from his experiences as a runner and a sports podiatrist so that you too can run injury free and enjoy it! <span
id="more-535"></span></p><p>The menu on the side offers links to information on</p><ul><li>Foot Pain</li><li>Lower Leg Pain</li><li>Upper Leg Pain</li><li>Upper Body Pain</li><li>Training Routines</li><li>Miscellaneous</li></ul><p>All but the last two cover topics on injuries. Training routines span tips on programs from <a
href="http://www.runnersrescue.com/Beginners_Routine.htm">beginner</a> to <a
href="http://www.runnersrescue.com/Advanced_Routine.htm">advanced</a> levels of running.</p><p>Miscellaneous covers topics such as <a
href="http://www.runnersrescue.com/Cold_Weather_Running_Tips.htm">Winter Training</a>, which hopefully we won&#8217;t need for much longer. Me, I&#8217;m looking forward to <a
href="http://www.runnersrescue.com/Summer_Running_Tips.htm">Summer Training</a>, so I&#8217;m gonna skip over and read that one first.</p><p>Here&#8217;s hoping you all have a healthy training season!</p><p>We are always looking for Web sites with great advice, tips and information for our readers or a blogger with an interesting story to tell. If you’ve got a Web site or blog you would like to see featured, leave a comment with the details.</p> <img
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isPermaLink="false">http://completerunning.com/archives/2007/02/24/featured-web-site-road-runners-club-of-america/</guid> <description><![CDATA[I discovered the Road Runners Club of America by accident when Googling &#8220;race etiquette&#8221; They had a pdf file on the topic and so much more.&#8221; The Road Runners Club of America is the national association of running clubs, running events, and runners dedicated to promoting long distance running as a competitive sport and as [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I discovered the <a
href="http://www.rrca.org/">Road Runners Club of America</a> by accident when Googling &#8220;race etiquette&#8221; They had a <a
href="http://www.rrca.org/programs/education/raceetiquette.pdf">pdf file </a>on the topic and so much more.&#8221;</p><blockquote><p><em>The Road Runners Club of America is the national association of running clubs, running events, and runners dedicated to promoting long distance running as a competitive sport and as healthful exercise. RRCA&#8217;s mission is to represent and promote the common interest of its member clubs, events, and individual runners through education, leadership, programs and other services.</em></p></blockquote><ul><li>Looking for more details <a
href="http://www.rrca.org/rrca/about/">about RRCA</a>? Select one of these links from the menu bar.</li><li>Looking for a club in your new location? Select <a
href="http://www.rrca.org/clubs/">Clubs</a> and click the state you live in for a list of registered running clubs.</li><li>Looking for a race? Select <a
href="http://www.rrca.org/calendars/">Calendars</a>. Then select the state to find events in that area.</li><li><a
href="http://www.rrca.org/coaches/">Coaches</a> works the same way. To find a registered coach in your area simply click the state you live in.</li><li>Services covers a number of topics from insurance to fundraising.</li><li>They offer programs from coaching to kids running.</li><li>Under &#8220;Running&#8221; find have tools and information for beginners, children and adults.</li><li>&#8220;Rescources&#8221; contains items from managements to subscription.</li><li>Finally, there&#8217;s &#8220;shop.&#8221; Now who couldn&#8217;t use a little retail therapy.</li></ul><p>My favorite area is <a
href="http://www.rrca.org/resources/articles/">articles</a>. Here they have information, tips and humor. Below are a few of the ones I read.</p><p><strong>Humor</strong></p><ul><li>Ever wonder what could go wrong at at a race? Then read <a
href="http://www.rrca.org/resources/articles/spr01cows.htm">Who Let the Cows Out</a>.</li><li>How come the U.S. is still using miles if they were supposed to go metric by 1980? Read more in <a
href="http://www.rrca.org/resources/articles/metric.html">If 5k Equals 3.1 Miles Then 26.2 Miles Equals?</a>.</li><li>What every runner needs to know: <a
href="http://www.rrca.org/resources/articles/spr01spit.htm">The Art of Spitting and Dancing the Jig</a>.</li></ul><p><strong>Training</strong></p><ul><li>Something more of us should do: <a
href="http://">Marathon martyrs&mdash;It&#8217;s Time To Put Your Feet First</a>.</li><li>Go figure: <a
href="http://www.rrca.org/resources/articles/spr01coach.htm">Less is Often Better</a>!</li></ul><p>We are always looking for Web sites with great advice, tips and information for our readers or a blogger with an interesting story to tell. If you’ve got a Web site or blog you would like to see featured, leave a comment with the details.</p> <img
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isPermaLink="false">http://completerunning.com/archives/2007/02/16/featured-blog-running-and-rambling/</guid> <description><![CDATA[Are you training for a marathon? Does part of the training plan call for hill training? Just what is involved in hill training? Does one really need to train on hills if the planned race is going to be flat? And just what if the race is going to be rather hilly like perhaps Big [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img
align="right" height="96" alt="Donald-RunningRambling.jpg" src="http://completerunning.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/02/Donald-RunningRambling.jpg" />Are you training for a marathon? Does part of the training plan call for hill training? Just what is involved in hill training? Does one really need to train on hills if the planned race is going to be flat? And just what if the race is going to be rather hilly like perhaps <a
href="http://www.bsim.org/">Big Sur</a>?</p><p>Well I stumbled onto the answers for some of these questions at a fellow blogger&#8217;s site, <a
href="http://www.runningandrambling.blogspot.com/">Running and Rambling</a>. (<a
href="http://completerunning.com/archives/author/donald/">Donald</a> has occasionally written for CRN.) If you want the answers, check out Donald&#8217;s February 5th post&mdash;a lesson on <a
href="http://runningandrambling.blogspot.com/2007/02/hill-running-101.html">hill training 101</a>.</p><p>Donald&#8217;s other posts cover some great tips for training that are helpful for those running a marathon soon and his ramblings never fail to entertain.</p><p>We are always looking for Web sites with great advice, tips and information for our readers or a blogger with an interesting story to tell. If you’ve got a Web site or blog you would like to see featured, leave a comment with the details.</p> <img
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isPermaLink="false">http://completerunning.com/archives/2007/02/10/featured-website-time-outdoors/</guid> <description><![CDATA[This weeks featured website is Time Outdoors. The site appears to have everything you wanted to know and more about outdoor activities. They feature activities such as Running Cycling Climbing Walking Paddling Triathlon Adventure You can use the menu bar on the left to navigate these choices. When you are in the activities listed above, [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This weeks featured website is <a
href="http://timeoutdoors.com">Time Outdoors</a>. The site appears to have everything you wanted to know and more about outdoor activities.</p><p>They feature activities such as</p><ul><li><a
href="http://running.timeoutdoors.com/">Running</a></li><li><a
href="http://cycling.timeoutdoors.com/default.asp">Cycling</a></li><li><a
href="http://climbing.timeoutdoors.com/default.asp">Climbing</a></li><li><a
href="http://walking.timeoutdoors.com/default.asp">Walking</a></li><li><a
href="http://paddling.timeoutdoors.com/default.asp">Paddling</a></li><li><a
href="http://triathlon.timeoutdoors.com/default.asp">Triathlon</a></li><li><a
href="http://adventure.timeoutdoors.com/">Adventure</a></li></ul><p>You can use the menu bar on the left to navigate these choices. When you are in the activities listed above, there is a tab style menu bar along the top for navigation.</p><p>Links on the left of the home page also connect you to</p><ul><li>Expert Advice &#8211; Read expert advice, Training plans, and Meet the experts.</li><li>Event &amp; Clubs &#8211; Take part in an event, Charity events, Find a local club, and Promote a club or event.</li><li>Shops &#8211; Special offers, Shopping partners and Find a local shop.</li><li>Holidays &#8211; Late deals and Holiday partners.</li><li>Classifieds &#8211; Find a local shop, Shoe fitting experts, Sports injury specialists, and Foot care specialists.</li><li>User Admin &#8211; User login, Update a club or event and Update your advert.</li></ul><p>Within each activity there are links similar to those listed above but they are specific to the activity you are surfing.</p><p>You can subscribe to a newsletter or sign up as a member and reap even more benifits. Membership is free. The site is in the UK but offers lots of great info to athletes the world round.</p><p>We are always looking for Web sites with great advice, tips and information for our readers or a blogger with an interesting story to tell. If you’ve got a Web site or blog you would like to see featured, leave a comment with the details.</p> <img
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