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Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.30 — 230,368 ratings — published 2009
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What I Talk About When I Talk About Running What I Talk About When I Talk About Running (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.87 — 196,801 ratings — published 2007
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Eat & Run: My Unlikely Journey to Ultramarathon Greatness Eat & Run: My Unlikely Journey to Ultramarathon Greatness (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.03 — 38,690 ratings — published 2012
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Ultramarathon Man: Confessions of an All-Night Runner Ultramarathon Man: Confessions of an All-Night Runner (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.02 — 21,036 ratings — published 2005
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Once a Runner Once a Runner (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.08 — 16,012 ratings — published 1978
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Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance (Kindle Edition)
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avg rating 4.12 — 18,807 ratings — published 2018
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Finding Ultra: Rejecting Middle Age, Becoming One of the World's Fittest Men, and Discovering Myself Finding Ultra: Rejecting Middle Age, Becoming One of the World's Fittest Men, and Discovering Myself (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.02 — 26,528 ratings — published 2012
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North: Finding My Way While Running the Appalachian Trail North: Finding My Way While Running the Appalachian Trail (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.22 — 16,170 ratings — published 2018
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Let Your Mind Run: A Memoir of Thinking My Way to Victory Let Your Mind Run: A Memoir of Thinking My Way to Victory (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.36 — 12,003 ratings — published
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Running with the Kenyans: Passion, Adventure, and the Secrets of the Fastest People on Earth Running with the Kenyans: Passion, Adventure, and the Secrets of the Fastest People on Earth (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.94 — 10,033 ratings — published 2010
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Daniels' Running Formula Daniels' Running Formula (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.25 — 5,005 ratings — published 1998
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80/20 Running: Run Stronger and Race Faster by Training Slower 80/20 Running: Run Stronger and Race Faster by Training Slower (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.94 — 6,634 ratings — published 2014
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The Rise of the Ultra Runners: A Journey to the Edge of Human Endurance The Rise of the Ultra Runners: A Journey to the Edge of Human Endurance (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.35 — 7,761 ratings — published 2019
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The Perfect Mile: Three Athletes, One Goal, and Less Than Four Minutes to Achieve It The Perfect Mile: Three Athletes, One Goal, and Less Than Four Minutes to Achieve It (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.22 — 10,071 ratings — published 2004
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ChiRunning: A Revolutionary Approach to Effortless, Injury-Free Running ChiRunning: A Revolutionary Approach to Effortless, Injury-Free Running (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.74 — 7,731 ratings — published 2004
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The Terrible and Wonderful Reasons Why I Run Long Distances (Volume 5) (The Oatmeal) The Terrible and Wonderful Reasons Why I Run Long Distances (Volume 5) (The Oatmeal)
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avg rating 4.17 — 9,401 ratings — published 2014
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Lore of Running Lore of Running (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.16 — 1,893 ratings — published 1987
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Why We Run: A Natural History Why We Run: A Natural History (Kindle Edition)
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avg rating 3.82 — 2,908 ratings — published 2001
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The Longest Race: Inside the Secret World of Abuse, Doping, and Deception on Nike's Elite Running Team The Longest Race: Inside the Secret World of Abuse, Doping, and Deception on Nike's Elite Running Team (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.45 — 14,264 ratings — published 2023
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Choosing to Run: A Memoir Choosing to Run: A Memoir (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.26 — 12,019 ratings — published 2023
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Good for a Girl: A Woman Running in a Man's World Good for a Girl: A Woman Running in a Man's World (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.46 — 17,295 ratings — published 2023
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How Bad Do You Want It? Mastering the Psychology of Mind over Muscle How Bad Do You Want It? Mastering the Psychology of Mind over Muscle (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.09 — 6,400 ratings — published 2015
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Running Like a Girl Running Like a Girl (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.88 — 9,068 ratings — published 2013
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26 Marathons: What I Learned About Faith, Identity, Running, and Life from My Marathon Career 26 Marathons: What I Learned About Faith, Identity, Running, and Life from My Marathon Career (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.19 — 4,957 ratings — published 2019
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50/50: Secrets I Learned Running 50 Marathons in 50 Days -- and How You Too Can Achieve Super Endurance! 50/50: Secrets I Learned Running 50 Marathons in 50 Days -- and How You Too Can Achieve Super Endurance! (Hardcover)
by (shelved 183 times as running)
avg rating 3.78 — 4,104 ratings — published 2008
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Advanced Marathoning Advanced Marathoning (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.35 — 2,412 ratings — published
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My Life on the Run: The Wit, Wisdom, and Insights of a Road Racing Icon My Life on the Run: The Wit, Wisdom, and Insights of a Road Racing Icon (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.96 — 2,807 ratings — published 2008
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The Way of the Runner: A Journey into the Fabled World of Japanese Running The Way of the Runner: A Journey into the Fabled World of Japanese Running (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.81 — 3,263 ratings — published 2015
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The Incomplete Book of Running The Incomplete Book of Running (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.85 — 5,908 ratings — published 2018
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Marathon: The Ultimate Training Guide Marathon: The Ultimate Training Guide (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.04 — 3,933 ratings — published
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Marathon Woman: Running the Race to Revolutionize Women's Sports Marathon Woman: Running the Race to Revolutionize Women's Sports (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.22 — 2,530 ratings — published 2007
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Anatomy for Runners: Unlocking Your Athletic Potential for Health, Speed, and Injury Prevention Anatomy for Runners: Unlocking Your Athletic Potential for Health, Speed, and Injury Prevention (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.22 — 1,647 ratings — published
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Racing Weight: How to Get Lean for Peak Performance Racing Weight: How to Get Lean for Peak Performance (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.88 — 3,686 ratings — published 2009
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My Year of Running Dangerously: A Dad, a Daughter, and a Ridiculous Plan My Year of Running Dangerously: A Dad, a Daughter, and a Ridiculous Plan (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.09 — 4,343 ratings — published 2015
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Running & Being: The Total Experience Running & Being: The Total Experience (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.74 — 1,572 ratings — published
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Run or Die Run or Die (Kindle Edition)
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avg rating 3.61 — 4,275 ratings — published 2011
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Running with the Mind of Meditation: Lessons for Training Body and Mind Running with the Mind of Meditation: Lessons for Training Body and Mind (Hardcover)
by (shelved 149 times as running)
avg rating 3.85 — 3,286 ratings — published 2012
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Relentless Forward Progress: A Guide to Running Ultramarathons Relentless Forward Progress: A Guide to Running Ultramarathons (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.94 — 2,603 ratings — published 2011
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Pre: The Story of America's Greatest Running Legend, Steve Prefontaine Pre: The Story of America's Greatest Running Legend, Steve Prefontaine (Paperback)
by (shelved 139 times as running)
avg rating 4.02 — 3,861 ratings — published 1977
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Run! 26.2 Stories of Blisters and Bliss Run! 26.2 Stories of Blisters and Bliss (Hardcover)
by (shelved 135 times as running)
avg rating 3.93 — 3,653 ratings — published 2011
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Running with Sherman Running with Sherman (Hardcover)
by (shelved 131 times as running)
avg rating 4.24 — 14,715 ratings — published 2019
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The Science of Running: How to find your limit and train to maximize your performance The Science of Running: How to find your limit and train to maximize your performance (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 131 times as running)
avg rating 4.11 — 986 ratings — published 2014
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Duel in the Sun: Alberto Salazar, Dick Beardsley, and America's Greatest Marathon Duel in the Sun: Alberto Salazar, Dick Beardsley, and America's Greatest Marathon (Hardcover)
by (shelved 131 times as running)
avg rating 4.07 — 2,292 ratings — published 2006
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Bowerman and the Men of Oregon: The Story of Oregon's Legendary Coach and Nike's Co-founder Bowerman and the Men of Oregon: The Story of Oregon's Legendary Coach and Nike's Co-founder (Hardcover)
by (shelved 130 times as running)
avg rating 4.22 — 2,648 ratings — published 2006
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Natural Born Heroes: How a Daring Band of Misfits Mastered the Lost Secrets of Strength and Endurance Natural Born Heroes: How a Daring Band of Misfits Mastered the Lost Secrets of Strength and Endurance (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.85 — 9,868 ratings — published 2013
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Again to Carthage Again to Carthage (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.04 — 3,282 ratings — published 2005
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Feet in the Clouds: A Tale of Fell-Running and Obsession Feet in the Clouds: A Tale of Fell-Running and Obsession (Paperback)
by (shelved 123 times as running)
avg rating 4.12 — 2,107 ratings — published 2004
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Running on Empty Running on Empty (Kindle Edition)
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avg rating 3.75 — 2,570 ratings — published 2011
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Brandon Sanderson
“Fleet kept running,” Kaladin growled, getting back under Elhokar’s arm.
“What?”
“He couldn't win, but he kept running. And when the storm caught him, it didn't matter that he’d died, because he’d run for all he had.”
“Sure. All right.” The king sounded groggy, though Kaladin couldn't tell if it was the alcohol or the blood loss.
“We all die in the end, you see,” Kaladin said. “So I guess what truly matters is just how well you've run. And Elhokar, you've kept running since your father was killed, even if you screw up all the storming time.”
“Thank you?” the king said, drowsy.”
Brandon Sanderson, Words of Radiance

Mitch Albom
“I thought about the days i had handed over to a bottle..the nights i can't remember..the mornings i slept thru..all the time spent running from myself.”
Mitch Albom, For One More Day

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