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Bestsellers
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Depression Hates a Moving Target
- How Running With My Dog Brought Me Back From the Brink
- Written by: Nita Sweeney
- Narrated by: Sarah Zimmerman
- Length: 7 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 50
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 46
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Story4 out of 5 stars 45
It's never too late to chase your dreams: Before she discovered running, Nita Sweeney was 49-years-old, chronically depressed, occasionally manic, and unable to jog for more than 60 seconds at a time. Using exercise, Nita discovered an inner strength she didn't know she possessed....
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4 out of 5 stars
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Great story for runners with mental illness
- By TheBillupsFam on 2020-01-06
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Marathon Training & Distance Running Tips
- The Runner's Guide for Endurance Training and Racing, Beginner Running Programs and Advice
- Written by: James Atkinson
- Narrated by: Matt Addis
- Length: 2 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 32
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 30
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 30
Long distance running is much like any other fitness training. If you want to improve, you need a good plan that has a progressive nature....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Good listen
- By Michael on 2024-12-04
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Born to Run
- A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen
- Written by: Christopher McDougall
- Narrated by: Fred Sanders
- Length: 11 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 546
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 442
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Story5 out of 5 stars 443
Isolated by Mexico's deadly Copper Canyons, the blissful Tarahumara Indians have honed the ability to run hundreds of miles without rest or injury. In a riveting narrative, award-winning journalist and often-injured runner Christopher McDougall sets out to discover their secrets....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Fantastic story!
- By Annalise M Bekkering on 2019-04-04
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The Slummer: Quarters Till Death
- Written by: Geoffrey Simpson
- Narrated by: Andrew Tell
- Length: 9 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 6
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 5
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Story5 out of 5 stars 5
An impoverished runner, from an era of prolific genetic engineering, chases his dream of the 5,000-meter national title....
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4 out of 5 stars
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excellent story
- By celia gjosund on 2022-12-29
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Broken Open: Mountains, Demons, Treadmills and a Search for Nirvana
- Written by: David Clark
- Narrated by: David Clark
- Length: 11 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 34
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 29
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 30
David Clark is a formerly obese alcoholic and fast food junkie who found a new life in running. Now, 13 years after his transformation, he shares his inspiring story of taking running to the extreme edge of his physical and spiritual breaking points....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Te Journey to Self Discovery
- By RoadRunner39 on 2024-01-29
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Endure
- Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance
- Written by: Alexander Hutchinson, Malcolm Gladwell - foreword
- Narrated by: Robert G. Slade
- Length: 11 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 376
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 310
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 308
Science journalist Alex Hutchinson presents a revolutionary account of the dynamic and controversial new science of endurance....
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2 out of 5 stars
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Not an endurance guide
- By Maurmesa on 2020-05-07
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Depression Hates a Moving Target
- How Running With My Dog Brought Me Back From the Brink
- Written by: Nita Sweeney
- Narrated by: Sarah Zimmerman
- Length: 7 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 50
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 46
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Story4 out of 5 stars 45
It's never too late to chase your dreams: Before she discovered running, Nita Sweeney was 49-years-old, chronically depressed, occasionally manic, and unable to jog for more than 60 seconds at a time. Using exercise, Nita discovered an inner strength she didn't know she possessed....
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4 out of 5 stars
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Great story for runners with mental illness
- By TheBillupsFam on 2020-01-06
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Marathon Training & Distance Running Tips
- The Runner's Guide for Endurance Training and Racing, Beginner Running Programs and Advice
- Written by: James Atkinson
- Narrated by: Matt Addis
- Length: 2 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 32
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 30
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 30
Long distance running is much like any other fitness training. If you want to improve, you need a good plan that has a progressive nature....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Good listen
- By Michael on 2024-12-04
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Born to Run
- A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen
- Written by: Christopher McDougall
- Narrated by: Fred Sanders
- Length: 11 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 546
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 442
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Story5 out of 5 stars 443
Isolated by Mexico's deadly Copper Canyons, the blissful Tarahumara Indians have honed the ability to run hundreds of miles without rest or injury. In a riveting narrative, award-winning journalist and often-injured runner Christopher McDougall sets out to discover their secrets....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Fantastic story!
- By Annalise M Bekkering on 2019-04-04
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The Slummer: Quarters Till Death
- Written by: Geoffrey Simpson
- Narrated by: Andrew Tell
- Length: 9 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 6
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 5
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Story5 out of 5 stars 5
An impoverished runner, from an era of prolific genetic engineering, chases his dream of the 5,000-meter national title....
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4 out of 5 stars
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excellent story
- By celia gjosund on 2022-12-29
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Broken Open: Mountains, Demons, Treadmills and a Search for Nirvana
- Written by: David Clark
- Narrated by: David Clark
- Length: 11 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 34
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 29
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 30
David Clark is a formerly obese alcoholic and fast food junkie who found a new life in running. Now, 13 years after his transformation, he shares his inspiring story of taking running to the extreme edge of his physical and spiritual breaking points....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Te Journey to Self Discovery
- By RoadRunner39 on 2024-01-29
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Endure
- Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance
- Written by: Alexander Hutchinson, Malcolm Gladwell - foreword
- Narrated by: Robert G. Slade
- Length: 11 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 376
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 310
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 308
Science journalist Alex Hutchinson presents a revolutionary account of the dynamic and controversial new science of endurance....
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2 out of 5 stars
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Not an endurance guide
- By Maurmesa on 2020-05-07
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Eat and Run
- My Unlikely Journey to Ultramarathon Greatness
- Written by: Scott Jurek, Steve Friedman
- Narrated by: Scott Jurek
- Length: 8 hrs and 21 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 77
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 66
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 67
In Eat and Run, Scott Jurek opens up about his life and career - as an elite athlete and a vegan - and inspires runners at every level....
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5 out of 5 stars
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ultrarunning memoir and intriguing recipes
- By Amazon Customer on 2024-11-06
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The Pants of Perspective
- One Woman's 3,000 Kilometre Running Adventure Through the Wilds of New Zealand
- Written by: Anna McNuff
- Narrated by: Anna McNuff
- Length: 9 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 35
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 32
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Story5 out of 5 stars 32
The Pants of Perspective is a witty, colorful, and at times painfully raw account of a journey to the edge of what a woman believes herself to be capable of. It is a coming-of-age story that will lead you on a roller-coaster ride through fear, vulnerability, courage, and failure....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Like you're along for the run!
- By Jennifer on 2020-10-06
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Run Like a Pro (Even If You're Slow)
- Elite Tools and Tips for Runners at Every Level
- Written by: Matt Fitzgerald, Ben Rosario
- Narrated by: Ryan Lee Dunlap, Chris Berger
- Length: 8 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 14
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 10
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 10
In this eye-opening follow-up to 80/20 Running, running and fitness expert Matt Fitzgerald teams with Olympic coach Ben Rosario to give cutting-edge advice on how to achieve your personal best, for everyone from casual runners to ultramarathoners....
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3 out of 5 stars
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Hard to listen to this technical book
- By Anonymous User on 2023-06-05
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Shut Up and Run
- How to Get Up, Lace Up, and Sweat with Swagger
- Written by: Robin Arzon
- Narrated by: Robin Arzon
- Length: 3 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall0 out of 5 stars 0
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Performance0 out of 5 stars 0
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Story0 out of 5 stars 0
Shut Up and Run is Robin’s love letter to the sport; written in her one-of-a-kind voice with big energy and style. It celebrates the excitement of running while offering tips, tricks, and visual motivation to help every runner cultivate miles of sweat, laughter, swagger, and friendship.
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Out and Back
- A Runner's Story of Survival Against All Odds
- Written by: Hillary Allen
- Narrated by: Hillary Allen
- Length: 6 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 22
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 19
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 19
In 2017, world-class ultrarunner Hillary Allen was at the top of her sport - and it felt like she was running on top of the world as she competed in Norway's Tromsø Skyrace. Allen was nearly halfway through the 50-kilometer race when she fell 150 feet off an exposed ridge....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Love love love!!!
- By Amazon Customer on 2022-12-27
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The Longest Race
- Inside the Secret World of Abuse, Doping, and Deception on Nike's Elite Running Team
- Written by: Kara Goucher, Mary Pilon
- Narrated by: Kara Goucher, Mary Pilon
- Length: 8 hrs and 48 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 24
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 21
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Story5 out of 5 stars 20
In this unvarnished and affecting memoir, Olympian Kara Goucher reveals her experience of living through and speaking out about one of the biggest scandals in running....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Kara’s Brave, Vulnerable telling of her experience is a Gold Medal in my humble opinion!
- By kelly on 2023-03-17
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Running That Doesn't Suck
- How to Love Running (Even If You Think You Hate It)
- Written by: Lisa Jhung
- Narrated by: Christie Moreau
- Length: 4 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 6
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 5
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Story4 out of 5 stars 5
Running doesn't have to suck. Ease yourself into a comfortable routine (promise!) with this hilarious and approachable guide to workouts and nutrition from an experienced athlete....
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Training Essentials for Ultrarunning: Second Edition
- Written by: Jason Koop, Jim Rutberg, Corrine Malcolm
- Narrated by: Jason Koop
- Length: 17 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 9
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 9
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Story5 out of 5 stars 9
When elite and everyday ultrarunners alike want to improve their ultramarathon performance, they turn to Coach Jason Koop for guidance and council. Regardless of whether you are first-time ultrarunner, a seasoned veteran, or an ultrarunning coach, this resource is a must-have....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great book
- By Michael on 2022-11-14
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What I Talk about When I Talk about Running
- A Memoir
- Written by: Haruki Murakami
- Narrated by: Ray Porter
- Length: 4 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 294
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 235
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 236
Equal parts training log, travelogue, and reminiscence, this revealing memoir covers Murakami's four-month preparation for the 2005 New York City Marathon....
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1 out of 5 stars
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Hoped for insight – got monotony
- By C. L. Peressotti on 2020-05-03
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Run Faster from the 5K to the Marathon
- How to Be Your Own Best Coach
- Written by: Matt Fitzgerald, Brad Hudson
- Narrated by: Gregory Abbey
- Length: 7 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall0 out of 5 stars 0
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Performance0 out of 5 stars 0
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Story0 out of 5 stars 0
Learn how to run faster, unlock your potential, and reach peak performance with training advice from a former Olympic trials marathoner and coach to Olympians like Dathan Ritzenhein....
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Odyssée d'un coureur
- Ultra-ordinaire tome 2
- Written by: Joan Roch
- Narrated by: Joan Roch
- Length: 4 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 3
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 3
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Story5 out of 5 stars 3
Après un arrêt complet de la course à pied, l'ultramarathonien Joan Roch entreprend un long retour vers son sport. Il raconte son parcours, cinq années semées de doutes, de douleurs et de joies....
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5 out of 5 stars
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J'ai aimé chaque mot dans ce livre.
- By Elliot Saucier on 2023-09-15
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The Genius of Athletes
- What World-Class Competitors Know That Can Change Your Life
- Written by: Noel Brick PhD, Scott Douglas
- Narrated by: Christopher David
- Length: 7 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall0 out of 5 stars 0
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Along the path to any goal - completing a marathon or a thesis paper, winning a medal or a contract - familiar mental hurdles arise: We may fixate on the odds of failure or find our interest flags two-thirds of the way through....
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Your First Half Marathon, One Step at a Time
- Motivational Tools to Help You Run Your Best
- Written by: Michael D'Aulerio
- Narrated by: David Warner II
- Length: 2 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall0 out of 5 stars 0
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Performance0 out of 5 stars 0
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Running is a popular pastime for millions of us and the natural progression is turning a hobby into something that challenges you and makes you chase ever greater goals.
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Choosing to Run
- A Memoir
- Written by: Des Linden, Bonnie D. Ford - contributor
- Narrated by: Des Linden
- Length: 5 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 17
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 15
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 15
Featuring both the story of an historic, unforgettable win and insight into the life of an indelible champion, Choosing to Run is a truly inspirational memoir from Boston Marathon winner and Olympian Des Linden, sharing her personal story and what motivates her to keep showing up....
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2 out of 5 stars
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Poor narration and not a detailed enough story
- By Kelly Voyce on 2024-10-06
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Trails and Tribulations
- The Running Adventures of Susie Chan
- Written by: Susie Chan
- Narrated by: Susie Chan
- Length: 8 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 2
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 2
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Story5 out of 5 stars 2
Susie Chan is an icon of endurance running. Since taking up running at the age of 35, she has completed the legendary Marathon des Sables more times than any other British woman, set the 12-hour treadmill World Record and was one of the first women to finish all the World Marathon Majors.
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North
- Written by: Scott Jurek, Jenny Jurek
- Narrated by: Scott Jurek, Jenny Jurek
- Length: 8 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 181
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 156
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 154
Scott Jurek is one of the world's best known and most beloved ultrarunners. Renowned for his remarkable endurance and speed, accomplished on a vegan diet, he's finished first in nearly all of ultrarunning's elite events....
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1 out of 5 stars
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Hated it
- By oliver on 2019-11-27
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My Year of Running Dangerously
- Written by: Tom Foreman
- Narrated by: Tom Foreman
- Length: 6 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 17
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 11
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 11
The most terrifying moment of CNN correspondent Tom Foreman's life was when 18-year-old daughter asked, "How would you feel about running a marathon with me?"....
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3 out of 5 stars
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His relationship with his family
- By Amazon Customer on 2024-05-23
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Advanced Marathoning
- Third Edition
- Written by: Pete Pfitzinger, Scott Douglas
- Narrated by: Patrick Lawlor
- Length: 9 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall0 out of 5 stars 0
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Find the plan that works best for you from the detailed day-by-day training schedules by choosing between 18- and 12-week preparation and selecting weekly distances of 55, 55 to 70, 70 to 85, or 85-plus miles....
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Hal Koerner's Field Guide to Ultrarunning
- Training for an Ultramarathon, from 50K to 100 Miles and Beyond
- Written by: Hal Koerner, Adam W. Chase - contributor, Scott Jurek - foreword
- Narrated by: Josh Bloomberg
- Length: 5 hrs and 50 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 53
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 44
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Story5 out of 5 stars 44
Ultramarathons don't leave much room for mistakes. Don't learn the hard way: Get a jump on training for an ultramarathon with Hal Koerner's Field Guide to Ultrarunning, a comprehensive handbook to running 30 to 100 miles and beyond....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Awesome!
- By fab on 2020-01-29
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Fast After 50
- How to Race Strong for the Rest of Your Life
- Written by: Joe Friel
- Narrated by: Douglas James
- Length: 9 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 9
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 5
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 5
Fast After 50 is for every endurance athlete who wants to stay fast for years to come.
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The Ultra Marathon Bible
- Your #1 Beginner’s Training Guide to Prepare, Run, and Survive Your First 50k to 100 Mile Race
- Written by: Samuel Nash
- Narrated by: Danny Fakih
- Length: 3 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall0 out of 5 stars 0
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If you want to run your first ultra marathon, but are afraid of being unprepared for such an incredible adventure, then you need the secrets to success this book holds....
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Born to Run 2
- The Ultimate Training Guide
- Written by: Christopher McDougall, Eric Orton
- Narrated by: Mark Arnold
- Length: 9 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 11
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 8
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Story4 out of 5 stars 8
From the best-selling author and renowned coach duo from Born to Run, a practical guide to running for everyone from amateurs to seasoned runners, about how to eat, race, and train like the world's best....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Transformative?
- By WTL on 2024-04-01
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80/20 Running
- Run Stronger and Race Faster by Training Slower
- Written by: Matt Fitzgerald, Robert Johnson
- Narrated by: Rob Grgach
- Length: 5 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 85
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 68
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 68
This revolutionary training method has been embraced by elite runners - with extraordinary results - and now you can do it, too....
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5 out of 5 stars
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So many nuggets…
- By Vicki Romanin on 2023-01-26
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Untethered
- The Comeback Story of One of the Longest Fastest Runs in History
- Written by: Dave Proctor
- Narrated by: Justin Briscoe
- Length: 8 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 7
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 7
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Story5 out of 5 stars 7
If you want a fairy tale ending, listen to Snow White. If you want to know what it’s like to dream big, fail hard, get up again, and feel crushing defeat even as you finally taste victory—UNTETHERED is for you.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A story of mental toughness as much as physical.
- By Edward H on 2024-11-10