Why Running Matters: Lessons in Life, Pain and Exhilaration – From 5K to the Marathon
By: Ian Mortimer
3.68
Format: 322 pages, Kindle Edition
You might run for fitness. You might run for speed. But ultimately, running is about much more than…
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1. Natural Born Heroes: How a Daring Band of Misfits Mastered the Lost Secrets of Strength and Endurance
By: Christopher McDougall
3.84
Format: 337 pages, Hardcover
The best-selling author of Born to Run now travels to the Mediterranean, where he discovers that … read more
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"Outlaws have to be poised, smart, and independent; they have to cultivate allies, assess risk, and keep their antennae fine-tuned to everyone and everything around them. Outlaws focus on what people …"-Christopher McDougall, Natural Born Heroes: How a Daring Band of Misfits Mastered the Lost Secrets of Strength and Endurance
"We've lulled ourselves into believing that in an emergency, someone else will always come along to rescue us. We've stopped relying on our own wonderfully adaptable bodies; we've forgotten that we ca…"-Christopher McDougall, Natural Born Heroes: How a Daring Band of Misfits Mastered the Lost Secrets of Strength and Endurance
"Because that's the ugly truth about heroism: the tests don't start when you're ready or stop when you're tired. You don't get time-outs, warm-ups, or bathroom breaks. You may have a headache or be we…"-Christopher McDougall, Natural Born Heroes: How a Daring Band of Misfits Mastered the Lost Secrets of Strength and Endurance
"Daredevils aren't the answer; spinal rehab wards are full of daredevils. Fearlessness doesn't really help, either: when your car breaks down, you don't want the mechanic to say, 'I've never done this…"-Christopher McDougall, Natural Born Heroes: How a Daring Band of Misfits Mastered the Lost Secrets of Strength and Endurance
2. The Longest Race: A Lifelong Runner, an Iconic Ultramarathon, and the Case for Human Endurance
By: Ed Ayres
3.44
Format: 256 pages, Hardcover
Among endurance runners, there are those who have run very long distances, and then there are those… read more
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3. How Europe Underdeveloped Africa
By: Walter Rodney , Vincent Harding
4.42
Format: 312 pages, Paperback
The decisiveness of the short period of colonialism and its negative consequences for Africa spring… read more
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"It was economics that Europe should invest in Africa and control the continent's raw materials and labour. It was racism which confirmed the decision that form of control should be direct colonial ru…"-Walter Rodney, How Europe Underdeveloped Africa
"On any basic figure of the Africans landed alive in the Americas, one would have to make several extensions- starting with a calculation to cover mortality in transshipment. The Atlantic crossing, or…"-Walter Rodney, How Europe Underdeveloped Africa
"There was a period when the capitalist system increased the well-being of significant numbers of people as a by-product of seeking out profits for a few, but today the quests for profits comes into s…"-Walter Rodney, How Europe Underdeveloped Africa
"Governor Cameroon of Tanganyika in the 1920s was known as a "progressive" governor. But when he was attacked for trying to preserve the African personality in the educational system, he denied the ch…"-Walter Rodney, How Europe Underdeveloped Africa
4. How Bad Do You Want It? Mastering the Psychology of Mind over Muscle
By: Matt Fitzgerald
4.10
Format: 265 pages, Paperback
The greatest athletic performances spring from the mind, not the body. Elite athletes have know… read more
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"Exercising mental fitness was a daily battle for him, but a battle he chose."-Matt Fitzgerald, How Bad Do You Want It? Mastering the Psychology of Mind over Muscle
"It was a very hard race from the word go with a combination of great runners and a tough course,"-Matt Fitzgerald, How Bad Do You Want It? Mastering the Psychology of Mind over Muscle
"What is the logic of punishing yourself each day, of striving to become better, more efficient, tougher?"-Matt Fitzgerald, How Bad Do You Want It? Mastering the Psychology of Mind over Muscle
"Interpreting running as an opportunity to discover and become his best self, and to give his best to others, through the relentless pursuit of toughness, or guts—a kind of courage."-Matt Fitzgerald, How Bad Do You Want It? Mastering the Psychology of Mind over Muscle
5. Hal Koerner's Field Guide to Ultrarunning: Training for an Ultramarathon from 50K to 100 Miles and Beyond
By: Hal Koerner
4.20
Format: 42 pages, Paperback
Ultramarathon doesn't leave much room for mistakes. Don't learn the hard way, get a jump on trainin… read more
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6. What I Talk About When I Talk About Running
By: Haruki Murakami , Philip Gabriel
4.33
Format: 288 pages, Hardcover
In 1982, having sold his jazz bar to devote himself to writing, Murakami began running to keep fit.… read more
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7. Relentless Forward Progress: A Guide to Running Ultramarathons
By: Bryon Powell , Eric Grossman
4.20
Format: 240 pages, Paperback
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8. Running with the Kenyans: Passion, Adventure, and the Secrets of the Fastest People on Earth
By: Adharanand Finn
2.62
Format: None pages, Hardcover
"A dusty road stretches into the distance like a pencil line across the arid landscape. Lions, rhin… read more
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9. The Rise of the Ultra Runners: A Journey to the Edge of Human Endurance
By: Adharanand Finn
4.37
Format: 304 pages, Hardcover
An electrifying look inside the wild world of extreme distance running. Once the reserve of only… read more
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10. A Runner's High: My Life in Motion
By: Dean Karnazes
4.05
Format: 256 pages, Kindle Edition
“A Runner’s High wakes up the appetite to run long distances. Dean takes us on a lifelong journey o… read more
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11. Abroad in Japan: Ten Years In The Land Of The Rising Sun
By: Chris Broad
4.18
Format: 320 pages, Hardcover
When Englishman Chris Broad landed in a rural village in northern Japan he wondered if he'd made a … read more
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12. A Brief History of Japan: Samurai, Shogun and Zen: The Extraordinary Story of the Land of the Rising Sun (Brief History of Asia Series)
By: Jonathan Clements
3.75
Format: 304 pages, Paperback
This fascinating history tells the story of the people of Japan, from ancient teenage priest-queens… read more
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13. Comfort Eating: What We Eat When Nobody's Looking
By: Grace Dent
4.17
Format: None pages, Hardcover
Have you ever wondered why eating cheese can sometimes feel like a cuddle? Or how a good curry can … read more
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14. Showing Up
By: Nedd Brockmann
4.34
Format: 290 pages, Paperback
Get comfortable with being uncomfortable–the story of a 23-year-old tradie who put his body ‘throug… read more
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15. Depression Hates a Moving Target: How Running With My Dog Brought Me Back From the Brink
By: Nita Sweeney
3.73
Format: 258 pages, Paperback
Run your way to better mental health It’s never too late to chase your dreams: Before she discov… read more
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"I doubted running would permanently heal my depression, but I craved the runner's rush. In the hours following a run, my arms and legs tingled. My chest and throat opened. The dark heaviness lifted, …"-Nita Sweeney, Depression Hates a Moving Target: How Running With My Dog Brought Me Back From the Brink
16. Coasting: Running Around the Coast of Britain – Life, Love and (Very) Loose Plans
By: Elise Downing
4.03
Format: 320 pages, Paperback
Running away from your problems doesn’t solve anything – but sometimes it’s more fun than dealing w… read more
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17. Divine Might: Goddesses in Greek Myth
By: Natalie Haynes
4.05
Format: 259 pages, Hardcover
New York Times bestselling author Natalie Haynes returns to the world of ancient Greek myth in thi… read more
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"The distinction that only sciences are useful and only arts are spirit-enhancing is a nonsensical one. I couldn't write much without scientists designing my computer. And some of them must want to re…"-Natalie Haynes, Divine Might: Goddesses in Greek Myth
"According to Hesiod's Theogony , Rhea gives birth to the following children in this order: Hestia, Demeter, Hera, Hades, Poseidon, and Zeus. Kronos swallows each of the first five deities, and Rhea i…"-Natalie Haynes, Divine Might: Goddesses in Greek Myth
18. Beyond Impossible: From Reluctant Runner to Guinness World Record Breaker
By: Mimi Anderson
4.04
Format: 272 pages, Kindle Edition
When Mimi first started jogging on a treadmill as an unfit 36-year-old mother-of-three, she never i… read more
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19. Running the Dream: One Summer Living, Training, and Racing with a Team of World-Class Runners Half My Age
By: Matt Fitzgerald
4.23
Format: 304 pages, Hardcover
Matt Fitzgerald has already made a name for himself in the endurance sport community with books lik… read more
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20. Running Is My Therapy: Relieve Stress and Anxiety, Fight Depression, Ditch Bad Habits, and Live Happier
By: Scott Douglas
3.76
Format: 288 pages, Hardcover
From a New York Times –bestselling author and lifelong runner, a groundbreaking guide to fighting d… read more
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"Running Is My Therapy: Relieve Stress and Anxiety, Fight Depression, and Live Happier"-Scott Douglas, Running Is My Therapy: Relieve Stress and Anxiety, Fight Depression, Ditch Bad Habits, and Live Happier
21. Why Running Matters: Lessons in Life, Pain and Exhilaration – From 5K to the Marathon
By: Ian Mortimer
3.68
Format: 322 pages, Kindle Edition
You might run for fitness. You might run for speed. But ultimately, running is about much more than… read more
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22. Limitless: An Ultrarunner’s Story of Pain, Perseverance and the Pursuit of Success
By: Mimi Anderson
3.77
Format: 290 pages, Kindle Edition
Don’t limit your challenges. Challenge your limits At the age of 55, record-breaking ultrarunner… read more
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23. Jog On: How Running Saved My Life
By: Bella Mackie
3.66
Format: 288 pages, Hardcover
Divorced and struggling with deep-rooted mental health problems, Bella Mackie ended her twenties in… read more
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24. The Great North Road: London to Edinburgh – 11 Days, 2 Wheels and 1 Ancient Highway
By: Steve Silk
3.86
Format: 303 pages, Paperback
The Great North Road is Britain’s Route 66 – we’ve just forgotten how to sing its praises In 192… read more
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25. Out of Thin Air: Running Wisdom and Magic from Above the Clouds in Ethiopia
By: Michael Crawley
4.20
Format: 272 pages, Hardcover
LONGLISTED FOR THE RSL ONDAATJE PRIZE 2021 'Inspiring' The Guardian 'Excellent' Runner's Wo… read more
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26. How to Run a Marathon: The Go-to Guide for Anyone and Everyone
By: Vassos Alexander
4.07
Format: 320 pages, Paperback
Ever been tempted to try a marathon? Maybe you’ve just started running, perhaps you’re gaining conf… read more
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27. Training for the Uphill Athlete: A Manual for Mountain Runners and Ski Mountaineers
By: Steve House
4.58
Format: 368 pages, Paperback
Dovetailing on the success of Training for the New Alpinism and Patagonia’s own emphasis on all mou… read more
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28. Manifesto: On Never Giving Up
By: Bernardine Evaristo
3.98
Format: 198 pages, Hardcover
From the bestselling and Booker Prize-winning author of Girl, Woman, Other, Bernardine Evaristo's m… read more
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"Alle pogingen om cultuur terug te brengen tot opvattingen over authenticiteit kunnen alleen het omgekeerde bewerkstelligen en de onderlinge verbondenheid van onze culturen openbaren."-Bernardine Evaristo, Manifesto: On Never Giving Up
29. Walk Sleep Repeat
By: Stephen Reynolds
3.91
Format: 170 pages, Kindle Edition
The continued musings of a hapless wanderer. Younger than Bill Bryson, smaller than Levison Wood, a… read more
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30. Puddings To Podiums: From Fast Food Fat Man To Ultra Marathon Champion
By: Nathan Flear
4.05
Format: 193 pages, Kindle Edition
Puddings to From fast food fat man to ultramarathon champion.Get ready for a remarkable journey of… read more
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31. The Race Against Time: Adventures in Late-Life Running
By: Richard Askwith
3.90
Format: 368 pages, Hardcover
In The Race Against Time , Askwith touches upon something larger than simply running or sport - he … read more
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