From prevention work to the importance of balance and “putting your big toe down,” this book is an amazing resource for injury-prone runners. This book is fantastic for those who want to understand why runners get hurt. I normally stay away from general Runner’s World books but this looks to be an exception.Īnatomy for Runners: Unlocking Your Athletic Potential for Health, Speed, and Injury Prevention by Jay Dicharry. Another book that’s on my nightstand, I can’t wait to read it. This book is sure to provide the science, biology, and anatomy behind running performance. The Runner’s Body: How the Latest Exercise Science Can Help You Run Stronger, Longer, and Faster (Runners World) by Ross Tucker and Jonathan Dugas. I’ll talk about it more in depth once I finish it, but check it out. It looks at running from a mental perspective and offers strategies to get faster based on new research into the brain. I haven’t read this book yet it’s a very thick book so I’m sure it will be plenty dense. If you are a beginner, I’d first read Run Faster by Brad Hudson and Matt Fitzgerald.īrain Training For Runners: A Revolutionary New Training System to Improve Endurance, Speed, Health, and Results by Matt Fitzgerald. ![]() It’s been one of the best training resources I’ve had for the last 7 years. If you’re interested in determining your VO2 Max or lactate threshold and want to design a training program based on science – buy this book. This book is for the running nerds out there. Buy this book if you are a more serious runner and want detailed examples of strength exercises, drills, and running form photos.ĭaniels’ Running Formula by Jack Daniels. Chock full of photos of each exercise, this book is a how-to of improving your running form and using science to get faster. This book was my first introduction to dynamic warm-ups, body weight exercises, and barefoot running. We also have suggestions for running books about injury prevention:Īnd finally, running books about training:Įxplosive Running by Michael Yessis. ![]() You’ll find several categories of running books below to help you find what you’re looking for, whether it’s an inspiring read or a technical “how-to” running book. ![]() This list includes running books, training guides, and nutrition or diet books that I’ve read, used, and heartily recommend. Each of these books provides a unique perspective on running and achieving your potential as an athlete whether you’re a miler or a marathon runner. Running Books, Training Guides, and Workout Plans to Help You Become a Better Runner
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