running books

Miriam Diaz-Gilbert

Jul 9, 20221 min read

Looking for Inspiring Running Books? Here's a Great Selection!

Reviews of running and endurance books by elite and ordinary athletes and runners. They will motivate you to lace up your shoes and run!

Miriam Diaz-Gilbert

Apr 22, 20213 min read

Review of Dean Karnazes's A Runner's High: My Life in Motion

Miriam Diaz-Gilbert

Mar 15, 20214 min read

10 Ways to Stay Motivated, Keep Training, and Keep Running

Training for your next race and need that extra nudge? Here are 10 ways - from a smoothie to running websites - to keep you motivated!

Miriam Diaz-Gilbert

May 26, 20204 min read

The Stories Behind My Collection of Signed and Inscribed Books

Years ago at our local library’s used book sale I bought a paperback book titled The Books in My Life. I added it to my book collection.

Miriam Diaz-Gilbert

Jan 20, 20202 min read

Review of Janet Patkow's The Impossible Long Run: My Journey to Becoming Ultra

First t time ultra runner Janet Patkowa writes a chronological account of how she trained for the 2016 American River 50 mile ultra.

Miriam Diaz-Gilbert

Jun 1, 20196 min read

Dean Karnazes On Getting Slower, Getting the Job Done & Chicken Soup for the Soul - Running for Good

Ultramarathon Man Dean Karnazes reflects on getting older, running slower, writing, family, and Chicken Soup for the Soul - Running for Good

Miriam Diaz-Gilbert

Apr 16, 20183 min read

Running for the Average Joe: Review of Bill Watts's Running Book

Running for the Average Joe is well-researched and comprehensive. Each chapter is a walking encyclopedia chock full of everything you need t

Miriam Diaz-Gilbert

Feb 25, 20183 min read

Running for My Life: A Review of Rachel Cullen's Memoir

If running has given you new life, you will identity and empathize with, and be inspired by Rachel Cullen's journey in her memoir, Runni