Running gifts

Everything is Beautiful and Everything Hurts by Josie Shapiro tells the story of Mickey Bloom: five-foot tall, dyslexic, and bullied at school. Mickey knows she's nothing special. Until one day, she discovers running. Mickey's new-found talent makes her realise she's everything she thought she wasn't—powerful, strong, and special. But her success comes at a cost, and the relentless training and...

What I Talk About When I Talk About Running by Haruki Murakami is an enchanting blend of memoir, travelogue, and philosophical contemplation, offering readers a rare glimpse into the mind of this internationally acclaimed novelist. This captivating narrative delves into Murakami's journey as a runner and how it intertwines with his life as a writer, exploring the profound impact running...

Discover 200 of the greatest runs on the planet, across all seven continents, in this beautiful paperback edition of our bestselling hardback, featuring easy-access park runs and city loops to iconic marathons and epic ultras. Explore the world with 50 first-hand accounts of running adventures as told by those who enjoy breaking a sweat as they traverse new landscapes. With...

'Heads up – here’s how to run like a pro' - The Times 'A fascinating book' - Adharanand Finn, author of Running With the Kenyans 'I'm convinced that Shane's insights were instrumental in me winning the Marathon des Sables for a second time' - Elisabet Barnes, coach and athlete 'Shane is the Indiana Jones of the running world' - Damian...

The Rise of the Ultra Runners by Adharanand Finn delves into the enigmatic and exhilarating world of ultra running, a sport that goes beyond the traditional marathon distance, testing the utmost limits of human endurance and mental resilience. This captivating narrative begins with Finn's curiosity about what drives people to partake in such grueling races. Seeking to understand the allure...

Running with the Kenyans by Adharanand Finn is a captivating journey that blends adventure, cultural immersion, and the quest to uncover the secrets behind the unparalleled success of Kenyan distance runners. Adharanand Finn, a journalist and avid runner, embarks on a remarkable quest driven by curiosity and inspiration. After years of observing Kenyan athletes dominate the world's most prestigious races,...

Born to Run 2: The Ultimate Training Guide by Christopher McDougall and Eric Orton takes you on an exhilarating journey into the heart of the ultrarunning world. Delving into the secrets of endurance, performance, and the joy of running, this book extends the groundbreaking work of McDougall's earlier bestseller, Born to Run. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just starting,...

Put on your running shoes - it's time to hit the road, the trails and the great outdoors. In this comprehensive runner's companion, you'll find 50 of the world's greatest running routes - from short city runs and must-do marathons to cross-country trails and challenging ultras - plus a further 150 courses around the globe to satisfy runners of all...

From Nike Running’s Global Head Coach Chris Bennett comes a bold, welcoming book for runners, non-runners, and everyone in between. Rooted in the coaching philosophy that has helped millions take their first steps forward, it’s about finding the courage to cross the starting lines in your life.   This Is About Running. This Is Not About Running. is a deeply motivating,...

Understanding the mindset of someone who voluntarily runs regularly is what journalist and sports writer, Konrad Marshall, has explored in Run For Your Life. He does this both by taking up running himself—committing to run every single day for a whole year, no excuses—and by talking to and running with some of Australia’s most interesting runners, whether professional or casual....

Explains the hard science that will help people of all abilities to run faster, endure for longer, and avoid injury. Science of Running goes further than any other running book to interrogate the muscle groups and bodily systems involved in being an effective runner, and shows how to apply insights gained to train for optimal performance. The book examines the...

LONGLISTED FOR THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD 2021 LONGLISTED FOR THE RSL ONDAATJE PRIZE 2021 'Inspiring' - The Guardian 'Excellent' - Runner's World 'Fascinating' - Publishers Weekly 'Brilliant' - Ed Vaizey 'Through reading this book you will come to understand that the heart and soul of running are to be found in Ethiopia.' - Haile Gebrselassie...

First published in 2004, Feet in the Clouds by Richard Askwith is the legendary story of fell running and the obsession that defined the sport. This is a complete portrait of one of the few sports to have remained utterly true to its roots—in which the point is not fame or fortune but to run the ancient, wild landscape and...

When Sunny stops running in the middle of a race, Coach asks him what he wants to do instead. His answer is dance, but you can't be on a track team and dance... can you? With his dad's expectations weighing down on him, Sunny finally finds a track event that feels like dancing. But as he practices for this new...

Fuel up like 2017 New York City Marathon Champion Shalane Flanagan. From world-class marathoner and four-time Olympian Shalane Flanagan and chef Elyse Kopecky comes a whole foods, flavour-forward cookbook—and New York Times bestseller—that proves food can be indulgent and nourishing at the same time. Finally, here's a cookbook for runners that shows fat is essential for flavour and performance and...

Lu must learn to leave his ego on the sidelines if he wants to finally connect with others in the finale to the New York Times bestselling and award-winning RUN series from Jason Reynolds. Lu was born to be co-captain of the Defenders. Well, actually, he was born albino, but that's got nothing to do with being a track star....

A transformational quest for the secrets of happy, healthy, whole-life running that will change the way you think about growing older. Inspirational - Observer A transformational quest for the secrets of happy, healthy, whole-life running that will change the way you think about growing older. Colourful, informative and inspiring, The Race Against Time is a story of cold science and...

Since the outstanding success of his New Zealand athletes Snell, Halberg, and Magee at the 1960 Rome Olympics, Arthur Lydiard’s name has been synonymous with the best training methods used by the world’s top middle- and long-distance runners. Arthur Lydiard’s methods are just as relevant today as they were 60 years ago and are still used by top athletes looking...

Endurance, Determination and Grit - The first ever man to run the length of Africa shares his inspirational story. 10,000 miles. 16 countries. 352 days. Hardest Geezer, Russ Cook, is the first person to run the entire length of Africa. From his starting point in Cape Agulhas, South Africa, through sandstorms in the Sahara Desert, rainforests, mountain ranges, and long...

The story of visionary American running coach Bob Larsen's mismatched team of elite California runners who would win championships and Olympic glory in a decades-long pursuit of "the epic run." In the dusty hills above San Diego, Bob Larsen became America's greatest running coach. Running to the Edge is a riveting account of Larsen's journey, and his quest to discover...

Master the Marathon is a comprehensive guide to marathon training for women at all levels of running - beginner, intermediate and advanced. Packed with tips from the foremost female experts and coaches in running, Master the Marathon takes you through everything you need to know to be prepared for the 26.2 miles of the marathon, including: Detailed training plans and...

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER In "one of the most important athlete memoirs of its generation" (Kate Fagan, #1 New York Times bestselling author), Olympian Kara Goucher reveals her experience of living through and speaking out about one of the biggest scandals in running. Kara Goucher grew up with Olympic dreams. She excelled at running from a young age and...

Ultramarathon Man by Dean Karnazes' spirited memoir can help mere mortals who want to push past their perceived limits or simply jump-start their sedentary lives. - Chicago Tribune In this updated and revised edition, Dean Karnazes has added an afterword full of lessons learned. He gives personal details on the essential pillars of health: fitness, diet, and sleep. What does...

When I ran, I ran for pleasure. I didn't run for times, to win, to impress: I ran for me. When I ran my bum cheeks rubbed together, so much so that if I was going on a long run I'd have to 'lube up'. I maintained that I was not a 'real' runner - I just liked to run...

Running Can Be the Best Therapy for Depression "Nita's brave, honest book imparts hard-won lessons on using running to combat depression." Scott Douglas, Running Is My Therapy 50 Best Running Books of all Time #1 Best Seller in Running & Jogging, Exercise & Fitness, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, and Mood Disorders An unforgettable story of tenacity, running therapy, beating depression, and...

Do you know someone whose life is dominated by training blocks and energy gels? Are you fed up of hearing about blisters in too much disgusting detail? Or have you yourself succumbed to running fever and are willing race day to be over - or quietly hoping that it never comes? Fear not! Whether you're a long-suffering marathon runner or...

Running My Own Race by Abena Eyeson tells the story of Kofi, a young boy whose mother is determined that he becomes 'somebody'. When Kofi is granted a place at a prestigious private school due to his athletic abilities, his life takes an unexpected turn. Kofi dreams of becoming a professional athlete, but quickly learns that following one's heart is...

Dean Karnazes has pushed his body and mind to inconceivable limits, from running in the shoe-melting heat of Death Valley to the lung-freezing cold of the South Pole. He's raced and competed across the globe and once ran 50 marathons, in 50 states, in 50 consecutive days. In A Runner's High, Karnazes chronicles his return to the Western States 100-Mile...

The incredible true story of the author's remarkable transformation, at the age of 40, from out-of-shape average Joe into one of the world's best endurance athletes. Finding Ultra blends Rich Roll's story of superhuman personal transformation with an amazingly practical guide to plant-based living. It's also an enlightened manifesto for anyone wanting to transform their life. - Dan Buettner, National...

The essential day-to-day guide for training for and nailing your first marathon. ‘Chris is a mad keen runner. I hope this book inspires others to get out and do it.’ — Sir Mo Farah ‘When it comes to running a marathon, it’s not actually about making it to the finish line, it’s about having the guts to make it to...

At the heart of Born to Run lies a mysterious tribe of Mexican Indians, the Tarahumara, who live quietly in canyons and are reputed to be the best distance runners in the world; in 1993, one of them, aged 57, came first in a prestigious 100-mile race wearing a toga and sandals. A small group of the world's top ultra-runners...

The ultimate guide to one of the simplest and most effective forms of exercise. Why waste money and resources on petrol and gym membership when you can get a workout from your front door? Run covers all the reasons to run, the types of running, who can take part, how to prepare, what you need, where to run, how to...

From world-renowned adventurer and bestselling author of The Art of Resilience and The World’s Fittest Book, comes the ultimate blueprint to building a bulletproof body. ‘He’s an animal’ — CHRIS HEMSWORTH ‘The inner workings of a sports science genius’ — EDDIE HALL, former World’s Strongest Man Ross Edgley has spent decades perfecting the principles and practice of extreme fitness to...

Welcome to Japan, the most running-obsessed nation on earth, where: a long-distance relay race is the country's biggest annual sporting event; companies sponsor their own running teams, paying the athletes like employees; and marathon monks run a thousand marathons in a thousand days to reach spiritual enlightenment. The Way of the Runner by Adharanand Finn, award-winning author of Running with...

The inspiring true story of Fauja Singh, the oldest person to run a marathon. The inspiring true story of Fauja Singh, the oldest person to ever run a marathon. Fauja did not listen and Fauja did not stop. He knew it was time for him to take a step in a new direction... When Fauja Singh was born in a...

WINNER OF THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD 2023 A New York Times Bestseller A Financial Times Best Book of the Year 2023 'Women's sports have needed a manifesto for a long time. With Good for a Girl we finally have one.' — Malcolm Gladwell Lauren Fleshman was one of the most decorated collegiate athletes of all...

Faster than Lightning: My Autobiography takes readers on an exhilarating journey through the life of Usain Bolt, the fastest man of all time. An eight-time Olympic gold medallist and eleven-time World Champion, Bolt's story is one of extraordinary talent, infectious charisma, and sheer determination. This captivating autobiography offers a window into the life of a global icon whose athletic achievements...

From the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Usain Bolt. Growing up in a rural town in Jamaica, Usain was a standout cricketeer and sprinter from a young age. His speed was noticed by coaches, and by the age of 14, he was wowing fans with his lightning speed. He took the world...

Living in a small town where dreams were dismissed and bouncing between the homes of divorced parents, Cameron Hanes carried low expectations and no hope for a life of fulfilled potential. Then he discovered his great love - the bow. For Cameron, finding his drive, his purpose, a reason for pushing himself every single day, changed everything. Endure chronicles the...

Cameron Hanes is a master - JOE ROGAN Cameron Hanes, New York Times bestselling author of Endure and master of the mindset of relentless drive, shows us what it takes to become undeniable. You become the best you can be by learning from others. That is how bowhunter, ultramarathoner, and New York Times bestselling author Cameron Hanes approaches each day...

Gripping, informative and inspiring... it's one of the most riveting running autobiographies I've ever read – Lisa Jackson, author of Your Pace or Mine? Uplifting and inspiring – Dame Sarah Storey The exhilarating story of ultrarunner and campaigner Sophie Power’s achievements and the transformative power of endurance In 2018, a photograph of Sophie Power breastfeeding her three-month-old son during the...

Everything You Want Is on the Other Side of Hard is an inspirational memoir blending self-development with the personal journey of Ken Rideout, the world's fastest marathon runner over fifty. Ken has triumphed over poverty and addiction on his path to greatness. 'My name is Ken Rideout. I don't care who you are or where you come from or how...

20 September. Have a notion for a radio series - Awkward Conversations. Enough Said is Alan Bennett's fourth collection of diaries and prose. Covering the turbulent years 2016 to 2024, the diaries take us through lockdown, Brexit, the reign of Johnson, the rise of Trump and the death of the Queen. In between, we take the train with him back...

'Donna Urquhart is one of the most inspiring people I have ever met. Her gripping story shows us the true power of the human spirit in one of the most unforgiving places on the planet. You'll be willing her on, step by icy step!' Michael Rowland 'Wild courage, relentless determination and a hunger to challenge expectations. Donna is a pioneer...