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Finding Ultra, Revised and Updated Edition

Rejecting Middle Age, Becoming One of the World's Fittest Men, and Discovering Myself

by Rich Roll ...

An incredible but true account of achieving one of the most awe-inspiring midlife physical transformations everOn the night before he was to turn forty, Rich Roll experienced a chilling glimpse of his future. Nearly fifty pounds overweight and unable to climb the stairs without stopping, he could see where his current sedentary life was taking him—and he woke up.Plunging into a new routine that ... Read more

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An incredible but true account of achieving one of the most awe-inspiring midlife physical transformations everOn the night before he was to turn forty, Rich Roll experienced a chilling glimpse of his future. Nearly fifty pounds overweight and unable to climb the stairs without stopping, he could see where his current sedentary life was taking him—and he woke up.Plunging into a new routine that
... Read more
Running While Black

Finding Freedom in a Sport That Wasn't Built for Us

by Alison Mariella Désir ...

A searing exposé on the whiteness of running, a supposedly egalitarian sport, and a call to reimagine the industry“Runners know that running brings us to ourselves. But for Black people, the simple act of running has never been so simple. It is a declaration of the right to move through the world. If running is claiming public space, why, then, does it feel like a negotiation?”Running saved Alison ... Read more

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A searing exposé on the whiteness of running, a supposedly egalitarian sport, and a call to reimagine the industry“Runners know that running brings us to ourselves. But for Black people, the simple act of running has never been so simple. It is a declaration of the right to move through the world. If running is claiming public space, why, then, does it feel like a negotiation?”Running saved Alison
... Read more
Nancy Clark's Food Guide for Marathoners

by Nancy Clark ...

In this book Nancy Clark shows you how to complete an entre marathon with energy to spare by offering you the best advice on topics such as balancing carbohydrates, protein, and fat in your diet; choosing the best snacks; losing weight while staying energetic; and carbohydrating loading. . ... Read more

$13.99 USD

In this book Nancy Clark shows you how to complete an entre marathon with energy to spare by offering you the best advice on topics such as balancing carbohydrates, protein, and fat in your diet; choosing the best snacks; losing weight while staying energetic; and carbohydrating loading. .
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漢森馬拉松訓練法：跑出你的最佳成績

Hansons Marathon Method (2nd Edition): Run Your Fastest Marathon

by 盧克．漢弗萊, Luke Humphrey, 凱文．漢森, Kevin Hanson, 凱斯．漢森, Keith Hanson ...

Translated by 鄭勝得 ...

Series series 身體文化
提供突破個人馬拉松紀錄的專業指南讓許多跑者受用無窮的黃金訓練計畫漢森訓練法（Hanson Method）源自1992年，當時漢森兄弟（Kevin & Keith Hanson，凱斯和凱文．漢森）認為當時的馬拉松訓練計畫已經過時，都是在週間做些小訓練、在週末進行大量訓練，他們想要規畫一個更整體更全面的訓練計畫，1999年時，他們的教練事業成功，而且還在底特律都會區經營跑步商店。他們擁有改變美國人長跑課程的願景，並在美國跑步運動品牌布魯克斯（Brooks Sports）的協助下，展開漢森－布魯克斯長跑專案（Hansons-Brooks Distance Project），這是為大學後運動員提供的奧林匹克訓練計畫。這項計畫15年後在多數菁英級運動中獲得聲量與一席之位，並鍛鍊出許多入圍奧運和世界盃半馬和全馬長跑的跑者。隨著教練的引進和跑者的嘗試，漢森訓練法成為目前臺灣跑圈討論度和參考度最高的馬拉松課表 ... Read more

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提供突破個人馬拉松紀錄的專業指南讓許多跑者受用無窮的黃金訓練計畫漢森訓練法（Hanson Method）源自1992年，當時漢森兄弟（Kevin & Keith Hanson，凱斯和凱文．漢森）認為當時的馬拉松訓練計畫已經過時，都是在週間做些小訓練、在週末進行大量訓練，他們想要規畫一個更整體更全面的訓練計畫，1999年時，他們的教練事業成功，而且還在底特律都會區經營跑步商店。他們擁有改變美國人長跑課程的願景，並在美國跑步運動品牌布魯克斯（Brooks Sports）的協助下，展開漢森－布魯克斯長跑專案（Hansons-Brooks Distance Project），這是為大學後運動員提供的奧林匹克訓練計畫。這項計畫15年後在多數菁英級運動中獲得聲量與一席之位，並鍛鍊出許多入圍奧運和世界盃半馬和全馬長跑的跑者。隨著教練的引進和跑者的嘗試，漢森訓練法成為目前臺灣跑圈討論度和參考度最高的馬拉松課表
... Read more
What I Talk About When I Talk About Running

by Haruki Murakami ...

Series series Vintage International
An intimate look at writing, running, and the incredible way they intersect, What I Talk About When I Talk About Running is an illuminating glimpse into the solitary passions of one of our greatest artists.While training for the New York City Marathon, Haruki Murakami decided to keep a journal of his progress. The result is a memoir about his intertwined obsessions with running and writing, full ... Read more

$12.99 USD

An intimate look at writing, running, and the incredible way they intersect, What I Talk About When I Talk About Running is an illuminating glimpse into the solitary passions of one of our greatest artists.While training for the New York City Marathon, Haruki Murakami decided to keep a journal of his progress. The result is a memoir about his intertwined obsessions with running and writing, full
... Read more
Where the Road Ends

A Guide to Trail Running

by Meghan M. Hicks, Bryon Powell ...

Every year, countless runners, endurance athletes, and outdoor enthusiasts discover the sport of trail running. Whether they run for peace of mind, appreciation of nature, or competition, they find a sport unlike any other.Where the Road Ends: A Guide to Trail Running captures the excitement, intensity, and appeal of the outdoors. From training and preparation to overcoming nature’s obstacles, it ... Read more

$12.99 USD

Every year, countless runners, endurance athletes, and outdoor enthusiasts discover the sport of trail running. Whether they run for peace of mind, appreciation of nature, or competition, they find a sport unlike any other.Where the Road Ends: A Guide to Trail Running captures the excitement, intensity, and appeal of the outdoors. From training and preparation to overcoming nature’s obstacles, it
... Read more
Running Through the Wall

Personal Encounters With the Ultramarathon

by Neal Jamison ...

WHAT’S IT LIKE TO RUN FOR 30, 50, OR 100 MILES? This book is a great inspiration not only to current ultrarunners, and to marathoners looking for the next challenge—but also to runners of all abilities, who will see that there is nothing you can’t do if you have the desire. What makes ultrarunners tick? What goes through their minds at mile 93? How can you train for such a colossal undertaking? ... Read more

$9.99 USD

WHAT’S IT LIKE TO RUN FOR 30, 50, OR 100 MILES? This book is a great inspiration not only to current ultrarunners, and to marathoners looking for the next challenge—but also to runners of all abilities, who will see that there is nothing you can’t do if you have the desire. What makes ultrarunners tick? What goes through their minds at mile 93? How can you train for such a colossal undertaking?
... Read more
Running on Empty

An Ultramarathoner's Story of Love, Loss, and a Record-Setting Run Across America

by Marshall Ulrich ...

117 marathons, 52 days, 32 pairs of shoes, 57 years old: A fascinating glimpse inside the mind of an ultramarathon runner and the inspirational saga of his phenomenal journey running across America.The ultimate endurance athlete, Marshall Ulrich has run more than 100 foot races averaging over 100 miles each, completed 12 expedition-length adventure races, and ascended the Seven Summits - including ... Read more

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117 marathons, 52 days, 32 pairs of shoes, 57 years old: A fascinating glimpse inside the mind of an ultramarathon runner and the inspirational saga of his phenomenal journey running across America.The ultimate endurance athlete, Marshall Ulrich has run more than 100 foot races averaging over 100 miles each, completed 12 expedition-length adventure races, and ascended the Seven Summits - including
... Read more
Fuel the Fire

A Nutrition and Body Confidence Guidebook for the Female Athlete

by Pamela Nisevich Bede ...

A revolutionary approach to helping women athletes achieve success in sports and in life.In this game-changing guide, sports dietitian Pam Nisevich Bede explains how women are unique with regards to training, nutrition, and performance, on the road, court, field, or track. Instead of outdated concepts and male-centric research that never spoke to your specific needs, here you will find a framework ... Read more

$11.99 USD

A revolutionary approach to helping women athletes achieve success in sports and in life.In this game-changing guide, sports dietitian Pam Nisevich Bede explains how women are unique with regards to training, nutrition, and performance, on the road, court, field, or track. Instead of outdated concepts and male-centric research that never spoke to your specific needs, here you will find a framework
... Read more
Runner's World Running on Air

The Revolutionary Way to Run Better by Breathing Smarter

by Budd Coates, Claire Kowalchik, Editors of Runner's World Maga ...

Series series Runner's World
Renowned running coach Budd Coates presents Runner's World Running on Air, a revolutionary yet simple training method based on rhythmic breathing to help runners at all experience levels improve their performance, prevent injury, and experience the joy of running. Validating his method through a mix of accessible science, Eastern philosophy, and the experiences of test subjects, Coates shows ... Read more

$6.99 USD

Renowned running coach Budd Coates presents Runner's World Running on Air, a revolutionary yet simple training method based on rhythmic breathing to help runners at all experience levels improve their performance, prevent injury, and experience the joy of running. Validating his method through a mix of accessible science, Eastern philosophy, and the experiences of test subjects, Coates shows
... Read more
Born to Run

by Christopher McDougall ...

**NATIONAL BESTSELLER • The astonishing and hugely entertaining story that completely changed the way we run. An epic adventure that began with one simple question: Why does my foot hurt?“Equal parts quest, physiology treatise, and running history.... The climactic race reads like a sprint.... It simply makes you want to run.” —Outside Magazine**Isolated by Mexico's deadly Copper Canyons, the ... Read more

$8.99 USD

**NATIONAL BESTSELLER • The astonishing and hugely entertaining story that completely changed the way we run. An epic adventure that began with one simple question: Why does my foot hurt?“Equal parts quest, physiology treatise, and running history.... The climactic race reads like a sprint.... It simply makes you want to run.” —Outside Magazine**Isolated by Mexico's deadly Copper Canyons, the
... Read more
Duel in the Sun

Alberto Salazar, Dick Beardsley, and America's Greatest Marathon

by John Brant ...

The 1982 Boston Marathon was great theater: Two American runners, Alberto Salazar, a celebrated champion, and Dick Beardsley, a gutsy underdog, going at each other for just under 2 hours and 9 minutes. Neither man broke. The race merely came to a thrilling, shattering end, exacting such an enormous toll that neither man ever ran as well again. Beardsley, the most innocent of men, descended into ... Read more

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The 1982 Boston Marathon was great theater: Two American runners, Alberto Salazar, a celebrated champion, and Dick Beardsley, a gutsy underdog, going at each other for just under 2 hours and 9 minutes. Neither man broke. The race merely came to a thrilling, shattering end, exacting such an enormous toll that neither man ever ran as well again. Beardsley, the most innocent of men, descended into
... Read more
Two Hours

The Quest to Run the Impossible Marathon

by Ed Caesar ...

“Essential reading for every runner.” —Men’s Fitness“Compelling…As becomes clear not long after its starting gun, this book transcends the search for a two-hour marathon.” —The Washington PostTwo hours to cover twenty-six miles and 385 yards. It is running’s Everest, a feat once seen as impossible for the human body. But now we can glimpse the mountaintop. The sub-two hour marathon will require an ... Read more

$13.99 USD

“Essential reading for every runner.” —Men’s Fitness“Compelling…As becomes clear not long after its starting gun, this book transcends the search for a two-hour marathon.” —The Washington PostTwo hours to cover twenty-six miles and 385 yards. It is running’s Everest, a feat once seen as impossible for the human body. But now we can glimpse the mountaintop. The sub-two hour marathon will require an
... Read more
Training for the Uphill Athlete

A Manual for Mountain Runners and Ski Mountaineers

by Steve House, Scott Johnston, Kilian Jornet ...

Like Training for the New Alpinism, a training philosophy and guide for endurance athletes who thrive on distance and ascent ... Read more

$11.99 USD

Like Training for the New Alpinism, a training philosophy and guide for endurance athletes who thrive on distance and ascent
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4:09:43

Boston 2013 Through the Eyes of the Runners

by Hal Higdon ...

In the first book on this iconic event, 4:09:43, Hal Higdon, a contributing editor at Runner’s World, tells the tale of the Boston Marathon bombings. The book’s title refers to the numbers on the finish-line clock when the first bomb exploded.In 4:09:43, Higdon views Boston 2013 through the eyes of those running the race. You will meet George, a runner from Athens, birthplace of the modern ... Read more

$9.99 USD

In the first book on this iconic event, 4:09:43, Hal Higdon, a contributing editor at Runner’s World, tells the tale of the Boston Marathon bombings. The book’s title refers to the numbers on the finish-line clock when the first bomb exploded.In 4:09:43, Higdon views Boston 2013 through the eyes of those running the race. You will meet George, a runner from Athens, birthplace of the modern
... Read more
I Can Do Hard Things

How Small Steps Equal Big Impact

by Julie van Amerongen ...

When Julie van Amerongen set out to run every day for 30 days, she was looking for consistency and discipline in her life. With each day under her belt, she found her confidence, shoe size, and love of actual running itself growing too.After completing her first 365 days of running every.single.day, she sets her sights on harder things—from the predict mile (where even the slowest runner can win ... Read more

$7.99 USD

When Julie van Amerongen set out to run every day for 30 days, she was looking for consistency and discipline in her life. With each day under her belt, she found her confidence, shoe size, and love of actual running itself growing too.After completing her first 365 days of running every.single.day, she sets her sights on harder things—from the predict mile (where even the slowest runner can win
... Read more
My Marathon

Reflections on a Gold Medal Life

by Frank Shorter, John Brant ...

My Marathon: Reflections on a Gold Medal Life is a revealing memoir by Frank Shorter, the father of American distance running. After winning the 1969 NCAA title in the 10,000 meters during his senior year at Yale, Shorter went on to win a staggering 24 national titles on track, road, and cross-country courses, but it was in the marathon that Shorter achieved his greatest fame and recognition.At ... Read more

$15.99 USD

My Marathon: Reflections on a Gold Medal Life is a revealing memoir by Frank Shorter, the father of American distance running. After winning the 1969 NCAA title in the 10,000 meters during his senior year at Yale, Shorter went on to win a staggering 24 national titles on track, road, and cross-country courses, but it was in the marathon that Shorter achieved his greatest fame and recognition.At
... Read more
The Long Run

A New York City Firefighter's Triumphant Comeback from Crash Victim to Elite Athlete

by Matt Long, Charlie Butler ...

A New York City firefighter's emotional and inspiring memoir of learning to run again after a debilitating accidentOn the morning of December 22, 2005, Matt Long was cycling to work in the early morning when he was struck by and sucked under a 20-ton bus making an illegal turn. The injuries he sustained pushed him within inches of his life. Miraculously, more than 40 operations and months later, ... Read more

$4.99 USD

A New York City firefighter's emotional and inspiring memoir of learning to run again after a debilitating accidentOn the morning of December 22, 2005, Matt Long was cycling to work in the early morning when he was struck by and sucked under a 20-ton bus making an illegal turn. The injuries he sustained pushed him within inches of his life. Miraculously, more than 40 operations and months later,
... Read more
The Long Run

A Memoir of Loss and Life in Motion

by Catriona Menzies-Pike ...

An unlikely marathoner finds her way through grief and into the untold history of women and running.Thirty-year-old Catriona Menzies-Pike defined herself in many ways: voracious reader, pub crawler, feminist, backpacker, and, since her parents' deaths a decade earlier, orphan. "Runner" was nowhere near the list. Yet when she began training for a half marathon on a whim, she found herself an ... Read more

$14.99 USD

An unlikely marathoner finds her way through grief and into the untold history of women and running.Thirty-year-old Catriona Menzies-Pike defined herself in many ways: voracious reader, pub crawler, feminist, backpacker, and, since her parents' deaths a decade earlier, orphan. "Runner" was nowhere near the list. Yet when she began training for a half marathon on a whim, she found herself an
... Read more
Running with Lydiard

by Arthur Lydiard ...

Since the success of his New Zealand athletes Snell, Halberg and Magee at the 1960 Rome Olympics, Arthur Lydiard's name has been synonymous with the best training methods used by the world's top middle and long-distance runners. Instructing runners in Finland, Mexico, Venezuela, Denmark, Japan, the USA and New Zealand, Lydiard has continued to refine his methods, and this manual contains ... Read more

$12.99 USD

Since the success of his New Zealand athletes Snell, Halberg and Magee at the 1960 Rome Olympics, Arthur Lydiard's name has been synonymous with the best training methods used by the world's top middle and long-distance runners. Instructing runners in Finland, Mexico, Venezuela, Denmark, Japan, the USA and New Zealand, Lydiard has continued to refine his methods, and this manual contains
... Read more
Run the Song

Writing About Running About Listening

by Ben Ratliff ...

**LONGLISTED FOR THE 2025 NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FOR NONFICTIONA revelatory exploration of the relationship between music and running by one of our foremost music writers**Out the front door, across the street, down the hill, and into Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx. This is how Ben Ratliff’s runs started most days of the week for about a decade. Sometimes listening to music, not always. Then, at the ... Read more

$11.99 USD

**LONGLISTED FOR THE 2025 NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FOR NONFICTIONA revelatory exploration of the relationship between music and running by one of our foremost music writers**Out the front door, across the street, down the hill, and into Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx. This is how Ben Ratliff’s runs started most days of the week for about a decade. Sometimes listening to music, not always. Then, at the
... Read more
Better Faster Farther

How Running Changed Everything We Know About Women

by Maggie Mertens ...

***NATIONAL BESTSELLER* “From foot-binding to corsets, patriarchal societies have found ways to immobilize women, but now, marathoners and Olympians are proving that women can run like the wind!” —GLORIA STEINEM"A look behind the curtain that all women who love running and sport should read.”** —KARA GOUCHER, Olympic runner and New York Times-bestselling author of The Longest RaceMore than a ... Read more

$13.99 USD

***NATIONAL BESTSELLER* “From foot-binding to corsets, patriarchal societies have found ways to immobilize women, but now, marathoners and Olympians are proving that women can run like the wind!” —GLORIA STEINEM"A look behind the curtain that all women who love running and sport should read.”** —KARA GOUCHER, Olympic runner and New York Times-bestselling author of The Longest RaceMore than a
... Read more
Mile Markers

The 26.2 Most Important Reasons Why Women Run

by Kristin Armstrong ...

In Mile Markers, Runner's World contributing editor Kristin Armstrong captures the ineffable and timeless beauty of running, the importance of nurturing relationships with those we love, and the significance of reflecting on our experiences. This collection considers the most important reasons women run, celebrating the inspiring passion runners have for their sport and illustrating how running ... Read more

$15.99 USD

In Mile Markers, Runner's World contributing editor Kristin Armstrong captures the ineffable and timeless beauty of running, the importance of nurturing relationships with those we love, and the significance of reflecting on our experiences. This collection considers the most important reasons women run, celebrating the inspiring passion runners have for their sport and illustrating how running
... Read more
Honey, Do You Need a Ride?

Confessions of a Fat Runner

by Jennifer Graham ...

This laugh-out-loud comedic memoir of life as an overweight runner moves along at a five-minute-per-mile pace. Jennifer Graham doesn’t run to lose weight – she runs for the joy of endorphins. But life’s not always easy when the blubber hits the road. She must endure not only her self-made exhaustion and lactic acid, but the bemused stares of neighbors, offers of car rides from strangers, and the ... Read more

$9.99 USD

This laugh-out-loud comedic memoir of life as an overweight runner moves along at a five-minute-per-mile pace. Jennifer Graham doesn’t run to lose weight – she runs for the joy of endorphins. But life’s not always easy when the blubber hits the road. She must endure not only her self-made exhaustion and lactic acid, but the bemused stares of neighbors, offers of car rides from strangers, and the
... Read more

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