Switzer was the first woman to officially run the Boston Marathon, dodging race directors and angry spectators who tried to force her off course to finish. Marathon Woman: Running the Race to Revolutionize Women’s Sports by Katherine Switzer By studying what it means to push the human body to the limit, Hutchinson provides runners with both useful and academic information for their own training. Hutchinson looks at mental stamina, oxygen depletion, and hydration, among other facets of training, to discuss the science of running and winning. The science of what the body can endure is explored from every angle in this book. Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance by Alex Hutchinson
Combining honestly, laughs, adventures, and frank discussions of the dominant culture of the running world, Valerio will inspire you to lace up your shoes and hit the road. Mirna Valerio is used to standing out on the running trails, where she works to disrupt the stereotype of the skinny, white runner through body-positivity and a commitment to finishing the race. Considered the quintessential running novel, runners will recognize their own choices and dilemmas in the story and will be inspired by the revelations of Cassidy as he commits to his goals.Ī Beautiful Work in Progress by Mirna Valerio After a suspension from the track team, he gives up everything he knows to retreat and turn his sole focus to winning. Parker Jr.Ī novel inspired by the author’s own experiences as a collegiate athlete, this is the story of Quenton Cassidy: a track star and student caught up in the Vietnam-era protests that rile his school. By combining their expertise in nutrition and running, Flanagan and Kopecky have created a cookbook that will help runners, and anyone looking to eat well, support their training with what they eat. Trying to find the perfect pre-run snack or post-run meal? From homemade pizza to granola bars and veggie packed salads, this book will have something for you. By signing up you agree to our terms of use Run Fast, Cook Fast, Eat Slow: Quick-Fix Recipes for Hangry Athletes: A Cookbook by Shalene Flanagan and Elyse Kopecky
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Lear was given up close access to the team and the practices, meets, and routines that make up their winning season and recounts what he discovers about what drives student-athletes to championships. Under the successful-and controversial-coaching of Mark Wetmore, the University of Colorado’s cross country team has become a NCAA powerhouse. Running with the Buffaloes: A Season Inside With Mark Wetmore, Adam Goucher, And The University Of Colorado Men’s Cross Country Team by Chris Lear After several setbacks, Kastor began to investigate the ability of her thoughts to shape her running and shares what she’s learned in this uplifting book filled with actionable advice. Whether you’re a repeat marathoner looking to increase your understanding of the science behind optimum racing, or just getting started and looking for some basic plans and recipes to help you stay injury free, the books below offer a collection of inspiration, humor, and experience to keep you on the road (or trails, track, or treadmill)! Let Your Mind Run: A Memoir of Thinking My Way to Victory by Deena KastorĬan you think your way to a better time? Olympian Deena Kastor explores the power of positive thinking in a book that spans her running career from high school racing to training at altitude with legend Joe Vigil. Running, according to everyone from top coaches to Garfield, is mostly a mental game.
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A school librarian in the Upper Midwest, Katie lives with her husband and dog and spends her free time drinking coffee, trying new recipes, and adding to her TBR. Katie Moench is a librarian, runner, and lover of baked goods.
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