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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 — 240,001 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 3.86 — 218,071 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 — 39,908 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 4.03 — 21,614 ratings — published 2005
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Once a Runner Once a Runner (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.07 — 16,832 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 4.11 — 21,280 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 — 27,966 ratings — published 2012
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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 4.35 — 13,192 ratings — published
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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 — 17,434 ratings — published 2018
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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 — 10,714 ratings — published 2010
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Daniels' Running Formula Daniels' Running Formula (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.25 — 5,289 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 — 7,194 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 4.34 — 8,907 ratings — published 209
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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 — 10,529 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 — 7,792 ratings — published 2004
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Choosing to Run: A Memoir Choosing to Run: A Memoir (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.24 — 13,307 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 4.45 — 19,171 ratings — published 2023
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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 4.44 — 15,538 ratings — published 2023
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The Terrible and Wonderful Reasons Why I Run Long Distances (The Oatmeal, #5) The Terrible and Wonderful Reasons Why I Run Long Distances (The Oatmeal, #5)
by (shelved 226 times as running)
avg rating 4.16 — 9,613 ratings — published 2014
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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 4.08 — 7,140 ratings — published 2015
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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 — 3,017 ratings — published 2001
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Lore of Running Lore of Running (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.16 — 1,913 ratings — published 1987
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Running Like a Girl Running Like a Girl (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.87 — 9,319 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 — 5,366 ratings — published 2019
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Advanced Marathoning Advanced Marathoning (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.35 — 2,704 ratings — published
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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)
by (shelved 185 times as running)
avg rating 3.81 — 3,556 ratings — published 2015
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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 185 times as running)
avg rating 3.78 — 4,188 ratings — published 2008
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The Incomplete Book of Running The Incomplete Book of Running (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.85 — 6,100 ratings — published 2018
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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 — 2,828 ratings — published 2008
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Marathon: The Ultimate Training Guide Marathon: The Ultimate Training Guide (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.05 — 4,095 ratings — published
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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 4.23 — 1,720 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 — 3,771 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 — 4,628 ratings — published 2015
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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)
by (shelved 160 times as running)
avg rating 4.22 — 2,705 ratings — published 2007
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Running & Being: The Total Experience Running & Being: The Total Experience (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.74 — 1,660 ratings — published
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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 — 2,663 ratings — published 2011
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Run or Die Run or Die (Kindle Edition)
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avg rating 3.60 — 4,646 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 150 times as running)
avg rating 3.85 — 3,366 ratings — published 2012
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Running with Sherman Running with Sherman (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.23 — 16,474 ratings — published 2019
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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 143 times as running)
avg rating 4.02 — 3,959 ratings — published 1977
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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 141 times as running)
avg rating 4.11 — 1,139 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 139 times as running)
avg rating 4.08 — 2,355 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 134 times as running)
avg rating 4.22 — 2,739 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)
by (shelved 133 times as running)
avg rating 3.85 — 10,237 ratings — published 2013
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Run! 26.2 Stories of Blisters and Bliss Run! 26.2 Stories of Blisters and Bliss (Hardcover)
by (shelved 133 times as running)
avg rating 3.93 — 3,699 ratings — published 2011
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Hansons Marathon Method: A Renegade Path to Your Fastest Marathon Hansons Marathon Method: A Renegade Path to Your Fastest Marathon (Paperback)
by (shelved 128 times as running)
avg rating 4.29 — 2,443 ratings — published 2012
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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 128 times as running)
avg rating 4.11 — 2,297 ratings — published 2004
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Again to Carthage Again to Carthage (Hardcover)
by (shelved 128 times as running)
avg rating 4.05 — 3,412 ratings — published 2005
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Roman Payne
“Ô, Wanderess, Wanderess
When did you feel your
most euphoric kiss?
Was I the source
of your greatest bliss?”
Roman Payne

Haruki Murakami
“Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional.”
haruki murakami, What I Talk About When I Talk About Running

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