The Greatest Running Books: Honorable Mentions Worth Reading

There have been hundreds of great books written about running. Here are a few more that didn’t make our Top 25 list but are still very much worth reading.

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“Run or Die”

by Kilian Jornet, 2012

“Advanced Marathoning”

by Pete Pfitzinger & Scott Douglas, 2001

“Daniels Running Formula”

by Jack Daniels, Ph.D

“Believe Training Journal”

by Lauren Fleshman and Roisin McGettigan-Dumas, 2014

“Galloway’s Book on Running”

By Jeff Galloway, 1984

“Run Faster from the 5K to the Marathon”

by Brad Hudson and Matt Fitzgerald, 2008

“Running for My Life: One Lost Boy’s Journey from the Killing Fields of Sudan to the Olympic Games”

by Lopez Lomong with Mark Tabb, 2012

“Unbreakable Runner: Unleash the Power of Strength & Conditioning for a Lifetime of Running Strong”

by Brian MacKenzie and TJ Murphy, 2014

“More Fire: How to Run the Kenyan Way”

By Toby Tanser, 2008

“The Pedestriennes: America’s Forgotten Superstars”

by Harry Hall, 2014

“Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience and Redemption”

By Laura Hillebrand, 2010

“You (Only Faster)”

By Greg McMillan, 2013

“Running Wild: An Extraordinary Adventure of the Human Spirit”

by John Annerino, 1997

“Running on Empty: An Ultrarunner’s Story of Love, Loss and a Record-Setting Run Across America”

by Marshall Ulrich, 2011

“Personal Record: A Love Affair with Running”

by Rachel Toor, 2010

“The New Rules of Marathon and Half-Marathon Nutrition: A Cutting-Edge Plan to Fuel Your Body Beyond ‘The Wall’”

By Matt Fitzgerald, 2014

“Ultramarathon Man: Confessions of an All-Night Runner”

By Dean Karnazes, 2005

“A Clear, Cold Day: The Athletic Biography of Buddy Edelen”

by Frank Murphy, 2000

“Kings of the Road: How Frank Shorter, Bill Rodgers and Alberto Salazar Made Running Go Boom”

by Cameron Stracher, 2013

“Marathon Man: My 26.2-Mile Journey from Unknown Grad Student to the Top of the Running World”

by Bill Rodgers, 2013

“Hansons Marathon Method: A Renegade Path to Your Fastest Marathon”

by Luke Humphrey, 2012

“Hal Koerner’s Field Guide to Ultra Running: Training for an Ultramarathon, from 50K to 100 Miles and Beyond”

by Hal Koerner with Adam Chase

“Young At Heart: The Story of Johnny Kelley, Boston’s Marathon Man”

by Frederick Lewis, 2005

“Relentless Forward Progress: A Guide to Running Ultramarathons”

by Bryon Powell, 2011

“Run Like a Champion: An Olympian’s Approach for Every Runner”

by Alan Culpepper, 2015

“The Official Rock ‘n’ Roll Guide to Marathon & Half-Marathon Training,”

by Mario Fraioli, 2013

“Run To Overcome: The Inspiring Story of an American Champion’s Long-Distance Quest to Achieve a Big Dream”

by Meb Keflezighi, 2009

“Running the Lydiard Way”

by Arthur Lydiard and Garth Gilmour, 1978

“Jogging: A Physical Fitness Program for All Ages”

by Bill Bowerman and W.E. Harris, M.D., 1967

“The Science of Running: How to Find Your Limit and Train to Maximize Your Performance”

By Steve Magness, 2014

“Running Ransom Road: Confronting the Past One Marathon at a Time”

by Caleb Daniloff, 2012

“The Runner’s Guide to the Meaning of Life: What 35 Years of Running Has Taught Me About Winning, Losing, Happiness, Humility the the Human Heart”

By Amby Burfoot,

“The Sports Gene: Inside the Science of Extraordinary Athletic Performance”

By David Epstein, 2014

“My Life on The Run: The Wit, Wisdom and Insights of a Road Racing Icon”

by Bart Yasso, 2008

“The Cool Impossible: The Coach from ‘Born to Run’ Shows How to Get the Most FromYour Miles-And From Yourself”

by Eric Orton, 2013

“Build Your Running Body: A Total-Body Fitness Plan for All Distance Runners, from Milers to UltramarathonersRun Farther, Faster, and Injury-Free”

by Pete Magill, 2014

“The Little Red Book of Running”

By Scott Douglas, 2011

“Anatomy For Runners: Unlocking Your Athletic Potential for Health, Speed and Injury Prevention”

by Jay Dicharry, 2012

“Tread Lightly: Form, Footwear, and the Quest for Injury-Free Running”

by Peter Larson and Bill Katovsky, 2012

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