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My Favorite Books for Runners

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As a coach and dietitian, here are some of my favorite running books!
 
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Great recipes for runners!
Run Fast. Eat Slow.: Nourishing Recipes for Athletes: A Cookbook
 
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Great read if you're thinking about doing your first ultra. Has helpful tips and a full training plan!
Running Your First Ultra: Training Plans 50K
 
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This book is written by Hal Higdon, one of the most well-known authorities on running. The book covers everything someone would want to know about marathon running – how to start, setting training goals, proper training progressions, speedwork, troub...
Marathon, Revised and Updated 5th Edition
 
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You’ll find more than 100 breakfast recipes, recovery drinks, and snacks. My personal favorites are the superhero muffins and the crispy rice peanut butter bars – yum! The book also features a 14-week marathon training plan.
Recipes, Rituals & Runs to Fuel Your Day
 
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Pacing is such a tough concept for many runners to master, whether you’re a beginner or you’ve been racing for years. This book really homes in on this specific topic, including the science behind pacing, why it’s so tough for us, and strategies for ...
How to Run the Perfect Race: Better Pacing
 
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One of the most influential running books I've read, focused on his specific VDOT metric. Basically, it gives you an estimate of your current running ability and then suggested paces for runs. Of course the book goes into a lot more - it's a great re...
Daniels' Running Formula - Amazon.com
 
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The premise of this book is to train on 3 runs a week. While it won't work for everyone, I do love the concept for time constrained athletes!
Runner's World Run Less, Run Faster