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Running with the Kenyans, a review

Why are Kenyans the best runners? A. Finn decided to find out. In Running with the Kenyans he unravels their secret.

The Race Against Time by Richard Askwith, a review

Can we still be good runners when we get old? Yes, discovers Richard Askwith, in his book The Race Against Time.

The race that changed running, a review

Is the Ultra Trail du Mont-Blanc the greatest ultra trail running race of all time, or a commercial monstrosity?

Becoming Forrest, a review

Rob Pope tried what Forrest Gump did, running 5 times across the USA. A review of Becoming Forrest.

The Rise of the Ultra Runners, a review

I have a new favorite book; The Rise of the Ultra Runners by Adharanand Finn. Why? Because I just couldn't put it down.

Running Smart, a review

The running world is full of myths & advice. What is true? Van Sprundel looked at the science in her book Running Smart.

The head weighs heavier than the legs

Verhaege, a Belgium ultra runner, wrote The head weighs heavier than the legs; his training journey for his Spartathlon.

The ultimate trail running handbook, a review

How to get started with Trail running? If you’re a newbie The ultimate trail running handbook is a must have.

The Ghost Runner by Bill Jones, a review

Loved, hated, misunderstood: John Tarrant, the Ghost Runner, fought a battle he couldn’t win, or could he?
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