Books about running (fiction or nonfiction)

[Anonymous]

My 15-year-old son doesn't read very much but he is obsessed right now with running, having started with the cross country and track teams this year. I noticed he picked Unbroken off our shelves and is reading it, which is about a former Olympian (runner) who gets shot down during WWII. I'm guessing he was drawn to it because of the running parts of the book. Anyone have other recommendations of books he might enjoy that feature runners or running? Thanks!

[Anonymous]

Born to Run by Christopher McDougall

[Anonymous]

Loneliness of the long distance runner - Alan sillitoe

[Anonymous]

Once a Runner
What I Talk About by Haruki Murakami
Born to Run (as mentioned)
Scott Jurek has written 2 books

I wonder if he wouldn't be interested in David Goggins Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds

I would look at all them before recommending them to your son.

[Anonymous]

You DS might not like this book because it is about a female runner, but it was an interesting read about young, female athletes with regard to hormones and growth.

https://www.amazon.com/Good-Girl-Woman-Running-World/dp/0593296788

[Anonymous]

The Illegal, by Lawrence Hill

[Anonymous]

If also looking for movies, Chariots of Fire

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If also looking for movies, Chariots of Fire

I haven't watched that in ages. But what a good movie.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Once a Runner
What I Talk About by Haruki Murakami
Born to Run (as mentioned)
Scott Jurek has written 2 books

I wonder if he wouldn't be interested in David Goggins Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds

I would look at all them before recommending them to your son.

So good.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You DS might not like this book because it is about a female runner, but it was an interesting read about young, female athletes with regard to hormones and growth.

https://www.amazon.com/Good-Girl-Woman-Running-World/dp/0593296788

Part of the problem ^^.

[Anonymous]

Local SJC Track and CC coach Desmond Dunham has a great memoir. He has an inspirational story, and it is an engaging read.

https://www.amazon.com/Running-Against-Odds-Inspirational-Journey/dp/1636764878

[Anonymous]

I think "Born to Run" would be great. There are a lot of good books out there, but they can be a little dark. For example, I loved "Running Ransom Road," but it's about the author working his way back from alcoholism.

For movies Macfarland USA is great, and so is Without Limits (but again, dark!)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You DS might not like this book because it is about a female runner, but it was an interesting read about young, female athletes with regard to hormones and growth.

https://www.amazon.com/Good-Girl-Woman-Running-World/dp/0593296788

Part of the problem ^^.

This book is GREAT. I read a lot of running books, and this has been one of my favorites.

[Anonymous]

I loved Running with Sherman