The reviewer has compiled a list of the best running books, categorizing them into motivational, training, and injury prevention books. They emphasize the importance of reading for both training improvement and mindset enhancement.
The reviewer has curated a comprehensive list of the best running books, updating it annually to include new releases and personal favorites. The books are categorized into motivational, training, and injury prevention sections, highlighting the importance of reading for both practical training advice and mindset enhancement. The reviewer notes that these books can provide quick references, beautiful stories, and new perspectives to help runners push their limits and appreciate the joy of running. They also mention that many of these books make excellent audiobooks, making them accessible for runners on the go.
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As runners, we all go through many transitions — transitions that closely mimic the larger changes we experience in a lifetime. First, we try to run faster. Then we try to run harder. Then we learn to accept ourselves and our limitations, and at last, we can appreciate the true joy and meaning of running.
Amby Burfoot
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Over the span of my running career I’ve gone from devouring every publication of Runner’s World to reading all the best running books.