Best Books to Inspire You to Swim, Bike and Run!
Best Books to Inspire You to Swim, Bike, and Run
The Best Books to Inspire You into the new year!
I am trying to get my Boston Marathon training cycle fully underway however my children gifted me with a nasty cold/flu thing and I’ve been down for the count for the past three days. Interestingly I had a fantastic run during the day on Saturday and then went swiftly downhill on Saturday night until I could barely stay awake. On the bright side at least I made it through the holidays healthy and was able to enjoy some much needed time with my family. Not only is my body exhausted but my mind has been feeling foggy too so rather than bore you with a long drawn out post that may or may not make sense I’ve put together a quick list of some of the best books to inspire you to swim, bike and run your way to better health and fitness this year. This list of books comprises some of my favorite reads including Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen and A Life Without Limits: A World Champion’s Journey but also ones you may not have heard of from my rowing days like Mind Over Water: Lessons on Life from the Art of Rowing a book that is sure to inspire!
Now, for me its back to chicken noodle soup, hot tea and napping with hopes of hitting the road tomorrow or the next day to get back on my marathon time goal quest (more on that later!)
Running Books
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Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen–Christopher MacDougall
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Mile Markers: The 26.2 Most Important Reasons Why Women Run-Kristin Armstrong
- Running Past Midnight–Molly Sheridan
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Pre: The Story of America’s Greatest Running Legend, Steve Prefontaine-Tom Jordan
- Once A Runner–John Parker
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Running with the Mind of Meditation: Lessons for Training Body and Mind–Sakyong Mipham
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Tales from Another Mother Runner: Triumphs, Trials, Tips, and Tricks from the Road–Dimity McDowell and Sarah Bowen Shea
Triathlon Books
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The Well-Built Triathlete: Turning Potential into Performance–Matt Dixon
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A Life Without Limits: A World Champion’s Journey–Chrissie Wellington
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Against the Wind: An Ironwoman’s Race for Her Family’s Survival-Lee DiPietro
Motivation Books
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Mind Gym : An Athlete’s Guide to Inner Excellence–Gary Mack and David Casstevens
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Mind Over Water: Lessons on Life from the Art of Rowing–Craig Lambert
- Assault on Lake Casitas–Brad Alan Lewis
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How Bad Do You Want It?: Mastering the Psychology of Mind over Muscle–Matt Fitzgerald
Happy reading and happy running! What are some of your favorite motivational and inspirational books?
Floating through the miles. Boston Marathon training
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I just updating my running reference library but when I’m done with those, I thinkseveral of these will be on my list!
Susie @suzlyfe recently posted…Christmas Gifts for a Running Coach aka Running Books
Great list! I’ve read Born to Run and really liked it and I’ve seen the movie for Pre. One of my favorite motivational books, although it is not necessarily fitness related, is You Are A Badass by Jen Sincero. Highly recommend!
I haven’t heard of that book Betsy, heading over to Amazon now to check it out!
I love this list, I’ll have to keep it in mind next time I’m looking for a running book. My favorite running motivation book is “What I talk about when I talk about running” by Haruki Murakami.
Miriam @ Sometimes Sporty recently posted…10 Favorite Books I read in 2015
Ooh! I will have to look for your pick Miriam! I could use a new motivational read!
Between you and Suz I’ might find myself in a book hole.
Coach Henness recently posted…Online Coaching in 2016
It’s a good time of year to hunker down with some inspirational books! I have to check out Suzy’s list now!
I am reading Mile Markers right now! I also recently read Running Like a Girl and it was really good!
Jill @ RunEatSnap recently posted…Cold Weather Running: Clothing & Hydration
I hope you’re feeling better! There is nothing sadder then an athlete with a cold.
Thank you for this list!! I will be checking out the TRI books for sure…
Allie recently posted…Let’s Eat!
I’m having a hard time getting back into my running “groove” after all the holiday festivities. Will definitely look into the books on your list.
Hope you’re feeling better now! 🙂
Tommy recently posted…WaterRower Club Rowing Machine Review
Great list! I read Mind Gym, loved it and I truly believed it helped me earn a huge PR at the Chicago Marathon!
Angie | A Mother’s Pace recently posted…Running, Reading, Food and Family Goals for 2016
Ohh, some great new books for me in here! I will definitely check some of these out! I hope you are feeling better!!
Great list! Will definitely include these book on my reading list!
Scott Jurek’s Eat and Run is one of my faves!
Phil Knight’s Shoe Dog is another great read I would recommend!
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