Chicken Soup for the Soul: Running for Good: 101 Stories for Runners & Walkers to Get You Moving

by Amy Newmark, Dean Karnazes

These 101 real-life stories will motivate and inspire you to get out there and walk or run!

Everyone needs a boost to power through those first steps in the morning or those last steps of a grueling race. And there’s no better motivation than hearing from people who have changed their lives through running or walking. The benefits to your physical and mental health from hitting the road or the trail are boundless. In these pages you’ll meet men and women who have run or walked off hundreds of pounds, who’ve conquered injuries, depression, or anxiety, who’ve made friends, repaired relationships, switched careers—all through the miracle of getting outside and moving their bodies. As ultramarathoner Dean Karnazes says, “Getting out there creates camaraderie, confidence… and calm.”

This new collection is also filled with stories from people who have not only done “good” for themselves, but have also raised money for good causes through everything from 5K races to 100-mile ultramarathons. Prepare to be inspired—to do some good for yourself and for others!

Genres: Audiobook, Nonfiction, Short Stories

400 pages, Paperback

First published June 4, 2019

About the author

Amy Newmark is the bestselling author, editor-in-chief, and publisher of the Chicken Soup for the Soul book series. Since 2008, she has published 191 new Chicken Soup for the Soul titles, most of them national bestsellers in the U.S. and Canada, more than doubling the number of Chicken Soup for the Soul titles in print today.

Amy is credited with revitalizing the Chicken Soup for the Soul brand, which has been a publishing industry phenomenon since the first book came out in 1993. By compiling inspirational and aspirational true stories curated from ordinary people who have had extraordinary experiences, Amy has kept the thirty-year-old Chicken Soup for the Soul brand fresh and relevant.

Follow Amy on Twitter @amynewmark. Listen to her free podcast, The Chicken Soup for the Soul Podcast, on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, the Podcasts app on iPhone, or by using your favorite podcast app on other devices.

Reviews

[Wendy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Looking for motivation or inspiration? This latest Chicken Soup edition for runners delivers. My full review:https://www.takinglongwayhome.com/201...

[Emma Vinyard-Jones · Rating 1 out of 5]

Ruined by male narrator

I bought the audiobook to listen to when running, but have had to skip half the stories due to the male narrator (Adam Verner). He over accentuates everything, hamming it up to the point of distraction. So irritating.

Such a shame, because the stories I have listened to (read by the female) are enjoyable.

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read these stories aloud to my son! Not only runner stories in here but walkers too. This one seemed to have more “everyday” people vs the other Chicken Soup running book.

[G. · Rating 2 out of 5]

Couldn't finish it. I was really bored while reading it.

[Carianne Carleo-Evangelist · Rating 3 out of 5]

It has been a while since I read a Chicken Soup for the Soul book and I forgot how laced in Christianity they can be. It's not bad, just intense when in audio form and especially grouped together. I really liked the layout of this book in loose themes of family/travel/perseverance/endurance/community. Personally I liked that while some were about NYC, there were a LOT of marathons and ultras focused, with a special focus on Boston and resilience when this book was being collected. A good listen for while on a run.

[Pat · Rating 5 out of 5]

inspirational

Oh my, but what a wonderful book! I read as if I were there with each person as they experienced life — the exuberant joys and heartbreak sorrows, and the new discoveries and triumphs. I just hated for the stories to end…so real and encouraging and inspirational. Read this book. Slowly. Some stories you’ll read more than once. Some will stay with you on your runs…and help you in so many meaningful ways.

[Glen Elder · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good book with lots of stories of different running experiences. Went all over the place, which was kind of the point, however was not always the most exciting. Overall good book about the benefits of running.

[Karen]

I laughed. I cried. I ran.

[David Lopez Valero · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good read to read a few stories every other day and keep inspired and sparked for those stories

[Mark McDonald · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed listening to the short stories daily for motivation in running and life.

[Mac Connors · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good read when you don't want to get off the couch but know you should....

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yes, I have a story included in this book, and yes, I was inspired by the 100 other stories of strength and perseverance.

[iris · Rating 3 out of 5]

inspiring.

“silver braid”