Long May You Run: all. things. running.

by Chris Cooper

You are a runner. You know how hard it is to make time to run. So you go out at 5:30 a.m. . . . in the rain. You remember every strain, sprain, ache, and pain you’ve ever felt. You ran through it then. You’ll run through it now. You have great runs. You have not-so-great runs. You run fast. You run slow. You race for a personal best. You race just for fun. This is your time. This is your run.

This is your book.

LONG MAY YOU RUN

all. things. running.

Learn how to win a race even when you finish last; the ten “destination” runs every runner should experience; what to do with your old running shoes; why listening to the right song may help you run faster; and how to run across the United States without leaving home. Featuring can’t-miss races, must-run places, tips, tricks, and words of advice and encouragement from some of the top runners today, including: Brian Sell, Bart Yasso, Colleen De Reuck, Nathan Brannen, Jeff Galloway, Suzy Favor Hamilton, Don Kardong, and many more!

Genres: Nonfiction, Health

240 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 14, 2010

About the author

A runner, wine lover, and author of MY BEST RACE and LONG MAY YOU RUN who enjoys continually rearranging the 26 letters of the alphabet

Reviews

[Jen (The Jenerator) · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this. I just wish the information wasn't out of date! But that's what I get for reading an oldy moldy. I still liked it though.

[Laura Skladzinski · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very basic - perfect for a beginning runner, though there are tips for everyone given that it's a quick read. I liked that each section was only one page - made it easy to stop and start. Would be a great gift for someone just getting into running.

[Carianne Carleo-Evangelist · Rating 2 out of 5]

I kept waiting for this to get more in depth or detailed, but that never happened. A topline overview of some running related topics with intro comments from leaders in the field. Good for beginners, but it's also quite dated in that many of the referenced races are no longer.

[Christopher Rodriguez · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fun page flipper :)

[Oyuka · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book. Complimentary running plan i earned 😁

[Beth · Rating 3 out of 5]

I actually have this in hard copy.

Interesting quick read and I think will be a good reference. Of course, I am now thirsting for more similar books.

Gives me something to think about on how to improve my training program. I was disappointed Cooper didn't discuss yoga and running and the benefits of Yoga as a meditative tools as well as enhancing core strength. Never-the-less a book I will be sure to spend an afternoon with on many occasions.

[Brian · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lots of fun facts and suggestions. I think I'll skip the running in the buff, though. A fun topic: You know you're a runner when...you give up running for Lent...you can easily convert kilometers to miles and vise versa...you use "easy run" and "five miles" in the same sentence...you're envious when you see runners on the road and you're driving a car. Enough spoilers. Good read.

[Alice · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is not the kind of book that you curl up with like a novel; it's a mish-mash of running quotes, races to try, trivia, and advice. It's not particularly deep or comprehensive, but accomplishes what it sets out to do as a compilation of interesting running-related nuggets of wisdom.

I found it inspiring, informative, and interesting.

[Jennifer · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is broken up into several small chapters that focus on nutrition, recommended races to try, great running music and movies, different training strategies, famous runners, etc. The short chapters make it read like a magazine. Fun read full of inspiring quotes.

[Doug · Rating 4 out of 5]

Essentially a pretty lightweight, quick read that was, nonetheless, full of great ideas on places and races to run, books to run, movies to see, etc. Not a hallmark of running literature, but still a lot of fun and tons of great information.

[Leonard · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a very informative book with concise and pointed information and advice about runnning. In addition to valuable points about actua running, it includes lists of books, movies, shoe information, nutrition, interesting trivia, and personailites all about running.

[Mary · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was a collection of one- to two-page essays on the topic. I pulled a few ideas and only skipped a 3 or 4 essays.

[Mark Yoshida · Rating 3 out of 5]

Had some helpful advice and interesting tidbits, but not really a lot of training info.

[Danielle · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good motivational tool.

[Dana · Rating 2 out of 5]

This felt more like a long running magazine article than a book ... I wanted to like it more than I did.

[Paul Martin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good read.

[Laura Hoffman Brauman]

Fun, quick bits of info about running -- more like reading a collection of magazine articles, etc -- Enjoyed it.

[Erin · Rating 2 out of 5]

Suggestions on different things you could do with running such as the different types of races, places to race and other opportunities. It was informative and somewhat interesting.

[Missy Porsch · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quick read full of lots of inspiration and information! Useful info for myself and my cross country team. Great reference with lots of sources to find more info.

[Regina Hunter · Rating 2 out of 5]

i only liked the website with running goals and few guotes.

[Shannon Cullifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good quick read.

[Elizabeth · Rating 2 out of 5]

More like a magazine than a book. Very quick read.

[Linda Atkinson · Rating 4 out of 5]

As a new runner, I found this book both informative and inspirational and it was a very quick read.