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The Long Run of Miles Mayberry. The best exostentialist running book ever. Andy – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Can anyone recommend any good running novels. I am especially interested in motivational/inspirational stories. I recently bought, "To The Edge" by Kirk Johnson. All I can say is – AMAZING.

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Rob "Is it safe?"

"NO it’s NOT safe…"  bzzzzzzz  "YES, it’s safe..it’s sooo safe!"

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Not motivational OR inspirational…but funny.  Really funny: "I run, therefore I am-Nuts"  by, Schwartz. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Can anyone recommend any good running novels. I am especially interested in motivational/inspirational stories. I recently bought, "To The Edge" by Kirk Johnson. All I can say is – AMAZING.

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Can anyone recommend any good running novels. I am especially interested in motivational/inspirational stories. I recently bought, "To The Edge" by Kirk Johnson. All I can say is – AMAZING.

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Can anyone recommend any good running novels. I am especially interested in motivational/inspirational stories. I recently bought, "To The Edge" by Kirk Johnson. All I can say is – AMAZING.

Once a Runner The Purple Runner (this one’s my favorite and hard to find, and I found it really motivational.) I Run, Therefore I am – Nuts! (ok, not a fiction book) The Front Runner (I’ll warn you up front – this book is probably the best selling novel about running of all time, but the main characters are gay. There are some fairly explicit passages, so not everyone will be comfortable reading this book. When this book was written, the AAU was a mess and Aids was a diet candy. The passages about running and training are great, especially given when it was written. There’s a sequel, Harlan’s Run, that I haven’t read. Can’t tell you much about it.) Rob

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Well, at least if it’s a jogging novel, the author can make the charactors seem more likeable than if it were non-fiction.  Real joggers would just kill a good read.

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The Purple Runner (this one’s my favorite and hard to find, and I found it really motivational.)

I true classic!! Try Lance Armstrong’s It’s Not About the Bike: My Journey Back to Life. — Caveat Lector "the further you go outside, the further you go inside" – B. McKibben Doug Freese

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Try Lance Armstrong’s It’s Not About the Bike: My Journey Back to Life.

I almost bought that at the book store today. Went for a book on stretching, George Carlin’s _Brain Droppings_ and Scott Adams _Another Day in Cubicle Paradise_. It was interesting – a quick survey of all the books about Type II diabetes had huge chunks on exercise for diabetics, including running. Warmed my heart! Rob

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You might enjoy a trip to Border’s Boobstore and thumb through the running book section which has many of the books recommended here. Or, B&N or other store. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Well, at least if it’s a jogging novel, the author can make the charactors seem more likeable than if it were non-fiction.  Real joggers would just kill a good read.

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Thanks for the suggestions. I have read Lance’s book. It was a great book I just finished reading To The Edge. It’s a must read for any true runners out there.

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Try Lance Armstrong’s It’s Not About the Bike: My Journey Back to Life. I almost bought that at the book store today. Went for a book on stretching, George Carlin’s _Brain Droppings_ and Scott Adams _Another Day in Cubicle Paradise_. It was interesting – a quick survey of all the books about Type II diabetes had huge chunks on exercise for diabetics, including running. Warmed my heart! Rob

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Bill’s reply to Miss Anne went like this: You might enjoy a trip to Border’s Boobstore and thumb through the running book section which has many of the books recommended here. Or, B&N or other store.

~~~~ hmmmmm….. Mary

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I recently bought, "To The Edge" by Kirk Johnson. All I can say is – AMAZING.

What a great book.  I couldn’t put it down.  It captures so well the emotion and inspiration that is tied up in running.  As well, it describes with exceptional accuracy the "community" that runners form and thrive in.   It’s a marvellous book. I subsequently corresponded with the author.  A nice guy all around, just like it appears in the book.  He agreed to sign my copy of the book, which we exchanged by snail mail.  Nice inscription too. — Lorne Sundby

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Can anyone recommend any good running novels. I am especially interested in motivational/inspirational stories. I recently bought, "To The Edge" by Kirk Johnson. All I can say is – AMAZING.

I also forgot: Marathon Man My favorite part was the comparison between the sprinter and the long-distance runner. And, now having run a marathon, I think I understand the book a bit more. Movie wasn’t quite as good, but I still liked it. Rob "Is it safe?"

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Running with the Buffaloes. Anyone who has done any serious training at any level can relate to Goucher and the rest of the Buffs.  I read a couple of chapters before every workout and the endorphines never stopped.

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I’m going to have to throw my $0.02 in here. I bought the Lance Armstrong book at the airport on Thursday afternoon. By Friday I’d finished it, possibly helped by a 2 hour delay ;-( and now my wife is 1/2 way through. It probably helps to be a bit interested in cycling, but it’s well written, readable and very moving. I’d recommend it to just about anyone. Rob

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Thanks for the suggestions. I have read Lance’s book. It was a great book I just finished reading To The Edge. It’s a must read for any true runners out there. Try Lance Armstrong’s It’s Not About the Bike: My Journey Back to Life. I almost bought that at the book store today. Went for a book on stretching, George Carlin’s _Brain Droppings_ and Scott Adams _Another Day in Cubicle Paradise_. It was interesting – a quick survey of all the books about Type II diabetes had huge chunks on exercise for diabetics, including running. Warmed my heart! Rob

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