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Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1828 times as running)
avg rating 4.30 — 234,767 ratings — published 2009
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What I Talk About When I Talk About Running What I Talk About When I Talk About Running (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.87 — 204,752 ratings — published 2007
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Eat & Run: My Unlikely Journey to Ultramarathon Greatness Eat & Run: My Unlikely Journey to Ultramarathon Greatness (Hardcover)
by (shelved 919 times as running)
avg rating 4.03 — 39,174 ratings — published 2012
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Ultramarathon Man: Confessions of an All-Night Runner Ultramarathon Man: Confessions of an All-Night Runner (Paperback)
by (shelved 529 times as running)
avg rating 4.02 — 21,296 ratings — published 2005
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Once a Runner Once a Runner (Paperback)
by (shelved 523 times as running)
avg rating 4.08 — 16,359 ratings — published 1978
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Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance (Kindle Edition)
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avg rating 4.12 — 19,887 ratings — published 2018
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Finding Ultra: Rejecting Middle Age, Becoming One of the World's Fittest Men, and Discovering Myself Finding Ultra: Rejecting Middle Age, Becoming One of the World's Fittest Men, and Discovering Myself (Paperback)
by (shelved 416 times as running)
avg rating 4.02 — 27,256 ratings — published 2012
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North: Finding My Way While Running the Appalachian Trail North: Finding My Way While Running the Appalachian Trail (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.22 — 16,729 ratings — published 2018
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Let Your Mind Run: A Memoir of Thinking My Way to Victory Let Your Mind Run: A Memoir of Thinking My Way to Victory (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.35 — 12,538 ratings — published
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Running with the Kenyans: Passion, Adventure, and the Secrets of the Fastest People on Earth Running with the Kenyans: Passion, Adventure, and the Secrets of the Fastest People on Earth (Hardcover)
by (shelved 394 times as running)
avg rating 3.94 — 10,319 ratings — published 2010
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Daniels' Running Formula Daniels' Running Formula (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.25 — 5,135 ratings — published 1998
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80/20 Running: Run Stronger and Race Faster by Training Slower 80/20 Running: Run Stronger and Race Faster by Training Slower (Paperback)
by (shelved 312 times as running)
avg rating 3.94 — 6,883 ratings — published 2014
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The Rise of the Ultra Runners: A Journey to the Edge of Human Endurance The Rise of the Ultra Runners: A Journey to the Edge of Human Endurance (Hardcover)
by (shelved 303 times as running)
avg rating 4.34 — 8,247 ratings — published 2019
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The Perfect Mile: Three Athletes, One Goal, and Less Than Four Minutes to Achieve It The Perfect Mile: Three Athletes, One Goal, and Less Than Four Minutes to Achieve It (Paperback)
by (shelved 281 times as running)
avg rating 4.22 — 10,278 ratings — published 2004
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ChiRunning: A Revolutionary Approach to Effortless, Injury-Free Running ChiRunning: A Revolutionary Approach to Effortless, Injury-Free Running (Paperback)
by (shelved 240 times as running)
avg rating 3.74 — 7,755 ratings — published 2004
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The Terrible and Wonderful Reasons Why I Run Long Distances (Volume 5) (The Oatmeal) The Terrible and Wonderful Reasons Why I Run Long Distances (Volume 5) (The Oatmeal)
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avg rating 4.17 — 9,523 ratings — published 2014
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Choosing to Run: A Memoir Choosing to Run: A Memoir (Hardcover)
by (shelved 216 times as running)
avg rating 4.25 — 12,579 ratings — published 2023
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Lore of Running Lore of Running (Paperback)
by (shelved 215 times as running)
avg rating 4.16 — 1,902 ratings — published 1987
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Why We Run: A Natural History Why We Run: A Natural History (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 214 times as running)
avg rating 3.82 — 2,953 ratings — published 2001
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The Longest Race: Inside the Secret World of Abuse, Doping, and Deception on Nike's Elite Running Team The Longest Race: Inside the Secret World of Abuse, Doping, and Deception on Nike's Elite Running Team (Hardcover)
by (shelved 213 times as running)
avg rating 4.45 — 14,773 ratings — published 2023
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Good for a Girl: A Woman Running in a Man's World Good for a Girl: A Woman Running in a Man's World (Hardcover)
by (shelved 213 times as running)
avg rating 4.46 — 18,098 ratings — published 2023
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How Bad Do You Want It? Mastering the Psychology of Mind over Muscle How Bad Do You Want It? Mastering the Psychology of Mind over Muscle (Paperback)
by (shelved 212 times as running)
avg rating 4.09 — 6,675 ratings — published 2015
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Running Like a Girl Running Like a Girl (Paperback)
by (shelved 203 times as running)
avg rating 3.87 — 9,164 ratings — published 2013
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26 Marathons: What I Learned About Faith, Identity, Running, and Life from My Marathon Career 26 Marathons: What I Learned About Faith, Identity, Running, and Life from My Marathon Career (Hardcover)
by (shelved 192 times as running)
avg rating 4.19 — 5,159 ratings — published 2019
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Advanced Marathoning Advanced Marathoning (Paperback)
by (shelved 188 times as running)
avg rating 4.35 — 2,556 ratings — published
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50/50: Secrets I Learned Running 50 Marathons in 50 Days -- and How You Too Can Achieve Super Endurance! 50/50: Secrets I Learned Running 50 Marathons in 50 Days -- and How You Too Can Achieve Super Endurance! (Hardcover)
by (shelved 184 times as running)
avg rating 3.78 — 4,147 ratings — published 2008
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The Incomplete Book of Running The Incomplete Book of Running (Hardcover)
by (shelved 180 times as running)
avg rating 3.85 — 5,983 ratings — published 2018
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My Life on the Run: The Wit, Wisdom, and Insights of a Road Racing Icon My Life on the Run: The Wit, Wisdom, and Insights of a Road Racing Icon (Hardcover)
by (shelved 180 times as running)
avg rating 3.96 — 2,817 ratings — published 2008
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The Way of the Runner: A Journey into the Fabled World of Japanese Running The Way of the Runner: A Journey into the Fabled World of Japanese Running (Hardcover)
by (shelved 179 times as running)
avg rating 3.81 — 3,390 ratings — published 2015
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Marathon: The Ultimate Training Guide Marathon: The Ultimate Training Guide (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.04 — 4,001 ratings — published
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Anatomy for Runners: Unlocking Your Athletic Potential for Health, Speed, and Injury Prevention Anatomy for Runners: Unlocking Your Athletic Potential for Health, Speed, and Injury Prevention (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.23 — 1,682 ratings — published
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Racing Weight: How to Get Lean for Peak Performance Racing Weight: How to Get Lean for Peak Performance (Paperback)
by (shelved 159 times as running)
avg rating 3.88 — 3,723 ratings — published 2009
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My Year of Running Dangerously: A Dad, a Daughter, and a Ridiculous Plan My Year of Running Dangerously: A Dad, a Daughter, and a Ridiculous Plan (Hardcover)
by (shelved 158 times as running)
avg rating 4.09 — 4,485 ratings — published 2015
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Marathon Woman: Running the Race to Revolutionize Women's Sports Marathon Woman: Running the Race to Revolutionize Women's Sports (Hardcover)
by (shelved 157 times as running)
avg rating 4.23 — 2,591 ratings — published 2007
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Run or Die Run or Die (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 151 times as running)
avg rating 3.60 — 4,430 ratings — published 2011
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Running & Being: The Total Experience Running & Being: The Total Experience (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.74 — 1,586 ratings — published
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Running with the Mind of Meditation: Lessons for Training Body and Mind Running with the Mind of Meditation: Lessons for Training Body and Mind (Hardcover)
by (shelved 149 times as running)
avg rating 3.85 — 3,329 ratings — published 2012
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Relentless Forward Progress: A Guide to Running Ultramarathons Relentless Forward Progress: A Guide to Running Ultramarathons (Paperback)
by (shelved 149 times as running)
avg rating 3.94 — 2,626 ratings — published 2011
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Pre: The Story of America's Greatest Running Legend, Steve Prefontaine Pre: The Story of America's Greatest Running Legend, Steve Prefontaine (Paperback)
by (shelved 139 times as running)
avg rating 4.02 — 3,907 ratings — published 1977
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Running with Sherman Running with Sherman (Hardcover)
by (shelved 134 times as running)
avg rating 4.23 — 15,426 ratings — published 2019
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Run! 26.2 Stories of Blisters and Bliss Run! 26.2 Stories of Blisters and Bliss (Hardcover)
by (shelved 134 times as running)
avg rating 3.93 — 3,676 ratings — published 2011
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Duel in the Sun: Alberto Salazar, Dick Beardsley, and America's Greatest Marathon Duel in the Sun: Alberto Salazar, Dick Beardsley, and America's Greatest Marathon (Hardcover)
by (shelved 134 times as running)
avg rating 4.08 — 2,310 ratings — published 2006
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The Science of Running: How to find your limit and train to maximize your performance The Science of Running: How to find your limit and train to maximize your performance (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 133 times as running)
avg rating 4.11 — 1,060 ratings — published 2014
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Natural Born Heroes: How a Daring Band of Misfits Mastered the Lost Secrets of Strength and Endurance Natural Born Heroes: How a Daring Band of Misfits Mastered the Lost Secrets of Strength and Endurance (Hardcover)
by (shelved 131 times as running)
avg rating 3.85 — 10,034 ratings — published 2013
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Bowerman and the Men of Oregon: The Story of Oregon's Legendary Coach and Nike's Co-founder Bowerman and the Men of Oregon: The Story of Oregon's Legendary Coach and Nike's Co-founder (Hardcover)
by (shelved 131 times as running)
avg rating 4.22 — 2,693 ratings — published 2006
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Again to Carthage Again to Carthage (Hardcover)
by (shelved 128 times as running)
avg rating 4.05 — 3,345 ratings — published 2005
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Feet in the Clouds: A Tale of Fell-Running and Obsession Feet in the Clouds: A Tale of Fell-Running and Obsession (Paperback)
by (shelved 123 times as running)
avg rating 4.12 — 2,181 ratings — published 2004
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Running on Empty Running on Empty (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 119 times as running)
avg rating 3.75 — 2,605 ratings — published 2011
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Haruki Murakami
“Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional.”
haruki murakami, What I Talk About When I Talk About Running

Dean Karnazes
“Some seek the comfort of their therapist's office, other head to the corner pub and dive into a pint, but I chose running as my therapy.”
Dean Karnazes, Ultramarathon Man: Confessions of an All-Night Runner

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