Books on running

Peter Collins

I'm struggling for an Xmas present for my older brother, who's a very very good triathlete, and was wondering if anyone could recommend any good books he might enjoy - related to running or triathlon, of course, but could be of any nature: technical, (auto)biography, whatever...
Thanks in advance

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"The lore of running" has pretty much everything you ever need to know about running, its massive.

Also "Sports nutrition" is a good book.

Nessie

Dave Scott's Triathlon Training is lovely and technical.

Peter Collins

Thanks for those. I recall reading Richard Askwith's Feet in the Clouds, about his attempt on the gruelling Bob Graham Round, and it's great. Does anyone have any other more whimsical tomes....?

Nick L

Running High by Hugh Symonds I found more enjoyable than feet in the clouds(not that it is 'bad').....he ran summited all the 3000ft high peaks in the UK....on foot...including the bits inbetween

Peter Collins

Now that sounds good.... Ta.

[Deleted User]

Born to Run, by Chris Mc-somthing. Best book about runing I have read.  

Dips

Its Not About the Bike - Lance Armstrong (once a tri-athlete)

Ultra Man by Dean Karnazes

Or how about a magazine subscription for a Tri magazine?

Toco Toucan

I second Born to Run Mr Guy

Nessie

Just remembered this one.

It's a bit tounge in cheek, but enjoyable with it.

Peter Collins

Some good ideas. Thanks all

[Deleted User]

Just ordered a couple of the above for OH for christmas, thanks chaps.

SJ

[Deleted User]

Yep thanks

 I think the one recommended by Nick L is going on my Christmas list.

[Deleted User]

Yeah dean karnazes is fantastic book- he's got another one out that's pretty good.

Lance armstrongs books are fab

There's the new mark cavendish biography which is also good

Traditional paula radcliffe or kally holmes bios

Chi running by danny dreyer is good too.

But nothing beats the lore of running for content- brilliant.

Timeout

I've just finished reading More Fire.  It contains biographical details and some training background  information on some of the greats (also some up and coming atheletes)  of Kenyan running.  Some of the stories are incredible, such as Martin Lel who before running was living on the streets.

 More details canbe seen here  More Fire

Dips

Timeout, I've just ordered that for MY brother, looks really good.

Might put the Lore of Running on my list.

goldbeetle

This is a good ' en bit controversial though good science behind too

Brainy bofffffin book

edit for spelling hey look no edoocation

Peter Collins

Wow, I started a 'hot' thread. Thanks for all the suggestions...

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The "Jim Fixx book of running" started me off. This was the original jogging guy who I believe died whilst out on a run but his books and his love of running make an inspiring read.