Running Book Reviews with Alan and Liz
Alan and Liz 160 episodes Nov 1, 2026
Two non-elite track, road and trail runners review running-related books of all kinds. They describe and discuss books meant to inform, help and inspire runners at any level. Whenever possible they interview the author; otherwise they offer their own assessment of the book's merits. The hosts also invite listeners to follow them on Facebook and Instagram or support them through Buy Me a Coffee.
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This Is About Running. This Is Not About Running. By Chris Bennett
Send us Fan MailBook overview: This Is About Running. This Is Not About Running. is a deeply motivating, funny, and unexpectedly moving book about what happens when we dare to step up to the starting lines in our lives. Drawing on the philosophy that has inspired millions around the world, Coach Bennett reframes running not as a test of speed, distance, or competition—but as a practice in showing
1,500 Pairs of Hands, by Christian Abele Plaza
Send us Fan MailBook overview: 1500 Pairs of Hands is a brutally honest account of one of the most iconic ultramarathons in the world — told not by an elite athlete, but by a regular runner facing the limits of body and mind.This is not a story about podiums.It’s about survival.Through extreme heat, long climbs, and endless miles of dusty singletrack, the race becomes a constant test of decision-m
The Art of Ultrarunning, by Ian Sharman
Send us Fan MailBook overview: The Art of Ultrarunning: Tried & Tested Strategies for Long-Distance Runners compiles coaching strategies with illustrative stories from professional ultrarunners to create a convenient resource to help you improve your running. An elite-level racer and coach, author Ian Sharman provides practical guidance for runners at all levels; whether you are at the back of
Running in the Dark by Paul Walmsley
Send us Fan MailSend us Fan MailBook overview:Once a nationally ranked long-distance runner, Canadian Peter Whitby abandons his career as an engineer and moves to a small US town in the Pacific Northwest where he can train year-round and pursue his running dreams. After a chance encounter with a local entrepreneur, Peter finds himself drawn into the race of a lifetime with a substantial winner-tak
Showing Up, by Nedd Brockmann
Send us Fan MailBook overview: Showing Up by Nedd Brockmann is a memoir about his incredible 3,953-kilometre run across Australia. At age 23, the former electrician ran from Perth to Sydney in 46 days to raise millions of dollars for homelessness. Written with raw humor, the book explores his "why can't I?" mindset, early discipline in sports, and the physical and mental toll of vol
Dying to Run, by Matt Fitzgerald
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Alan and Liz welcome back frequent-flyer guest Matt Fitzgerald to talk about his rawest and most personal book yet: Dying to Run: An Athlete's Quest for One More Finish. This is Matt like you've never read him. After long COVID took away not just running but his ability to move, work, and feel like himself, he made the reckless, wonderful decision to atte
Blood sweat and Spikes by Lyle Smith
Send us Fan MailSend us Fan MailIn the running boom of the 80s the small town of Bernardsville New Jersey emerged as a magical place for the sport, producing champions at all levels of distance running. The young, passionate experimental coach of the junior program feeding a lot of the success was Mark Wetmore; before he became of the worlds best collegiate coaches. Blood Sweat and Spikes is a sto
Alan, Liz and Shayan’s Running Chatter and Rundown on Books 121 -130
Send us Fan MailHere we are again with a recap of 10 running books. This time is a first with Shayan added to the usual Alan and Liz mixHere's a list of all 10 books and and a link to the full podcast episodes in which they are featured.Chasing the Grid by Ken Posnerhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/976876/episodes/17934193Fuel for Thought by Renee McGregorhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/976876/episodes
One Step Forward, by Gene Jochen
Send us Fan MailIn One Step Forward , we follow Gene from his initial unhealthy lifestyle as he transforms from sedentary starter to 11x Ironman finisher—with a 10-year Boston Marathon streakDuring this journey Gene extracts over 100 life lessons from his running but applicable to all kinds of situations. They fall into 5 major categoriesPerseverance and ResilienceMental Strength and Self Talk Co
Marathon Excellence for Everyone, by John J. Davis PhD
Send us Fan MailMarathon Excellence for Everyone is a bible about marathon training and racing. It has 50 chapters divided into 8 sections (not counting the appendix):First stepsThe phases of marathon trainingTraining plansRace day and beyondThe science of marathon performanceThe science of fuelingOvercoming illness, injury, and other setbacksAdvanced training techniques John Davis is a scientist,
This Is Not About Running, by Mary Cain
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we talk with author, former professional runner for the Nike Oregon Project and current Irish national runner, and Stanford medical student Mary Cain about her memoir: This is Not About Running. We ask her about her youth, growing up in an abusive athletics system, training for Alberto Salazar as a high schooler. We also talk about her work with Atalanta NYC and Th
31 Days, by Allie Bailey
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we dive into the transformative 31-day journey laid out by legendary ultrarunner and coach Allie Bailey. This isn't just a "how-to" for running; it’s a manual for the mental game of life. Whether you are training for your first 5K, an ultra, or just trying to navigate a career shift, Allie’s 1-2-3 structure (Focus, Example, and The Work) provides a r
What I Talk About When I Talk About Running, by Haruki Murakami
Send us Fan MailSend us Fan MailIn 1982, having sold his jazz bar to devote himself to writing, Murakami began running to keep fit. A year later, he’d completed a solo course from Athens to Marathon, and now, after dozens of such races, not to mention triathlons and a dozen critically acclaimed books, he reflects upon the influence the sport has had on his life and—even more important—on his writi
SPECIAL EPISODE: Over 5 years of Running Book Reviews
Send us Fan MailHere are a few of the discussion points in this episode:Focus on your protein --- Lauren Antonnuchi , High Performance Nutrition for Masters athletesCarbs are good! Fuel your training --- Renee McGregor, Fuel for ThoughtEnclothed Cognition is a real thing! --- Kara Goucher, StrongYou can have running success as a warrior or a worrier --- Believe Journal, Lauren Fleshmann and R
Still Running After All These Tears, by Lisa Jackson
Send us Fan MailStill Running After All These Tears is the newest book by Lisa Jackson, and it perfectly aligns with the realization I shared at the beginning of the episode. After years of sub-3 hour marathon attempts ending in disappointment, Liz took Alan's advice to "hold (her) goal lightly." Instead of focusing on the clock, her mantra became "run for those who can't.
Advanced Marathoning (4th ed.), by Pete Pfitzinger and Scott Douglas
Send us Fan MailAdvanced Marathoning (4th ed.) is the newest version of the training book Alan and I have been using for our sub-3 hour marathon attempts. This version, like the last one, is divided into 2 parts:Training componentsElements of trainingNutrition and hydrationBalancing training and recoverySupplementary trainingAdvanced marathoning for masters runners (The older (and wiser) marathone
Move, Rest, Recover, by Erin Taylor
Send us Fan MailMove, Rest, Recover guides readers on the practice of rest and recovery. It tries to answer questions like: Why should I rest and recover?How do I know when to stop and rest?When I stop, what should I do?The book is split into 4 sections:Understand recoveryActivate recoveryStrengthen recoveryKeep recovering Erin Taylor is an international recovery expert, writer, and yoga teacher.
Running The World, by Robyn Godfrey
Send us Fan MailIn this episode we speak with Author Robyn Godfrey about her book Running the World. Robyn didn’t plan to become a marathoner. She stumbled through adolescence as a clumsy teen and later partied through midlife while searching for purpose. Everything shifted the day she laced up her running shoes. What began as thirty seconds on a treadmill grew into a running journey that redefine
Practical Fueling for Endurance Athletes, by Kylee Van Horn
Send us Fan MailPractical Fueling for Endurance Athletes delivers the practical, science-based information and strategies you need for long-term health and superior performance in your sport.Kylee Van Horn—registered dietitian, endurance athlete, and coach—will help you navigate the challenges of endurance sports with the following: Essential nutrition concepts that aren’t directed at weight loss
Road To Redemption, by Tom Fitzgerald
Send us Fan MailFor today's episode we got to read another fictional running story. These are rare but we've enjoyed every single one we read so far and this one was no exception.Toeing the start line of the 1983 Boston Marathon, Cooper McKenzie (the main character) finds himself in a race to make meaning of his troubled, unimpressive life. Cooper McKenzie is contending with the stark re
Alan and Liz's Running Chatter and Rundown on Books 111-120
Send us Fan MailHere we are again with another recap episode. Alan and Liz chat about their last ten reads and we've also linked the full episode for each book in case you want to hear more!If you're behind in your listening then this episode is for you. You can get a feel for each of the last 10 books, before going back to the episodes in order of which books you're most interested
Ultra Women, by Lily Canter and Emma Wilkinson
Send us Fan MailRecently, a trend has captured public attention: female athletes have been beating the strongest male contenders, in the toughest races in the world, races designed for men. In Ultra Women, the authors (who are themselves endurance athletes) delve into the surprising science of sporting performance to explore the physiological and psychological differences between the sexes. They a
Fuel For Thought, by Renee McGregor
Send us Fan MailLink for 20% discount on Caffeine Bullet https://caffeinebullet.com/RUNNINGBOOK Discount automatically applied and visible on checkoutSupport the showAny feedback or suggestions on this review or any of our other podcast episodes would be greatly welcomed. Leave us a review using your favorite podcast player or contact us on social media.Facebook: https://www.facebook.co
Chasing the Grid, by Kenneth Posner
Send us Fan MailChasing The Grid is the story of the authors physical and spiritual journey running in the Catskill Mountains. Originally wanting to beat the record for climbing all 35 peaks in one outing, Kenneth Posner got injured on his second attempt and needed to find a new goal for his running. His new goal came from a chance encounter while in the mountains he loved, and it’s the main subje
Stroke of Luck, by Steven Kelly
Send us Fan MailStroke of Luck: My Life in Amateur Athletics is a chronicle of passion and rediscovery—the emotional story of a dedicated competitive runner, Steven Kelly, whose participation in the sport spans fifty years. As a teenager, Steve searches for his niche while dealing with challenges that will be familiar to many families. After he discovers running, it soon becomes part of his identi
Marathon Mindset, by Erica Rasmussen
Send us Fan MailMarathon Mindset is Erica’s story of becoming a runner while on a 100 pound weight loss journey. She also talks about her past struggles with an eating disorder, anxiety and depression which started in high school. Through her running journey, Erica learned 5 lessons which she brings to the rest of her life: Grit, Grind, Grace, Growth and Gratitude.Erica is a mom who unexpectedly
How To Run, by Scott F. Parker
Send us Fan MailGiving an overview of this book is complicated. It’s like giving an overview of what running is… where do you start? What kind of running are we talking about? Trail? Road? Ultrarunning? This book is also misnamed because it won’t teach you how to run. You likely need to already be a runner and have opinions about running for it to speak to you. The short answer is that this book i
Feet In The Clouds, by Richard Askwith
Send us Fan MailFeet in the Clouds is a deep dive into the world of fell running. It talks about the history of the sport, some of its GOATs like Bill Teasdale and Kenny Stuart, and professional vs amateur races. At the same time, the author tells the story of his own journey in fell running and his quest to complete the Bob Graham Round in under 24 hours.Richard Askwith is a UK Northamptonshire-b
Mud, Sweat and Bears, by Harriet Gaywood
Send us Fan MailMud, Sweat and Bears is mostly about the author, Harriet Gaywood’s, ultra racing experience in 2024. Before you think the book is going to be about conquering a hundred-miler or any other single race distance, I’ll let you know that Harriet’s 2024 race season had 1850k of official race kilometers with many races of 100k or more. Harriet races all over Asia, and shares her experienc
Chasing Mastery, by Matt Fitzgerald
Send us Fan MailIf this author's name sounds familiar it's because we've had him on 7 times before... and we haven't even covered half of the books he's written about endurance sport. As always, Matt is a great speaker and talks to us about the concept of mastery and mastering what it means to master your sport, which is the subject of his latest book, Chasing Mastery.Chas
Believe Training Journal, by Lauren Fleshman and Roisin McGettigan-Dumas
Send us Fan MailBelieve is primarily a tool to help runners log details of their training so they can find patterns that will help them identify what is and isn’t working in their training, but it is more than that. The Believe Training Journal also has examples of how pro runners Lauren and Ro fill in their journal, information that can help you bring your performance to the next level and quizze
What If?, by Ashley Varley
Send us Fan MailWhat If? Is the story of author Ash Varley’s running journey between 2016 and 2023. At 43, with years of running experience behind him, he wondered if dedication, patience, and a willingness to break free from the comfort zone could lead to the realisation of long-held running dreams. In this book he explores how he ended up running multiple sub-3 hours marathons and 100-mile trail
Run Less Run Faster, by Bill Pierce and Scott Murr
Send us Fan MailRun Less Run Faster is a book explaining the 3plus2 training program developed by the Furman Institute of Running & Scientific Training, FIRST... and don't worry, RUN LESS doesn't mean TRAIN LESS! The book is divided into 5 sections which cover everything from the training program, why it works and the science behind it, all the different components like strength, str
BONUS TRACK: Alan at the 2025 London Marathon
Send us Fan MailWe haven't done one of these in a while and Alan just got back from his time in the UK for the London Marathon! ...he may have also seen some family and stuff, but you probably don't want to hear about that. If you've been following us for a while, you know that Alan has been applying every year to try and get into the London Marathon via the lottery. He has been dis
Alan and Liz's Running Chatter and Rundown on Books 101-110
Send us Fan MailHere we are again with another recap episode. Alan and Liz chat about their last ten reads:Running From Tragedy by Michael SalsburyRunning Through the Dark, by Jen ScotneyBuilt To Run, by Matthew SilverThe Ultimate Guide to Parkrun, by Lucy WaterlowThere Is No Finish, by Stephen ParkerTo The Limit, by Michael CrawleyThe Frontrunner, by Brad FawleyThe Ultimate Ultra Running Handbook
Unbound, by Bill Donahue
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Running Book Reviews, we had the pleasure of speaking with author Bill Donahue about his recent book, Unbound. Unbound is a collection of some of the best stories Bill has written about endurance sport for Runner’s World, Outside, Backpacker, Washington Post Magazine and others. The stories are divided into 5 subcategories which make up sections of the book:Runn
A Few More Laps, by David Chalfen
Send us Fan MailA Few More Laps is a compilation of stories and thoughts about high level distance running and training. A Few More Laps is a compilation of stories and thoughts about high level distance running and training . The book starts with a little about David and how he started running and his experience in the club environment in the UK, and later takes a deep dive into several areas Dav
Running Past 50, by Caolan MacMahon
Send us Fan MailIn today’s episode we have the pleasure of interviewing athlete and coach Caolan MacMahon about her new book, Running Past 50. As you move past the age of 50, the physiological demands of running require adjustments in training intensity, recovery, goal setting, and mental outlook. Running Past 50 is your guide to addressing those demands so you can continue to enjoy, compete, and
Built To Run, by Matt Silver - Episode 2
Send us Fan MailWhen we had Matt on the podcast at the end of 2024 there were several topics we never got a chance to talk about. Two of them, running form and breathing, are things that Matt is passionate about because he believes they can make a big difference for runners. We obviously had to have Matt on again to talk about these topics, and he also talks about the importance of the foot and ar
The Ultimate Ultra Running Handbook, by Claire Maxted
Send us Fan MailIn this episode we have a repeat guest, Claire Maxted, and she talks to us about her new book, The Ultimate Ultra Running Handbook.The Ultimate Ultra Running Handbook is not called “ultimate” for no reason. It goes through many topics in a beginner friendly way with lots of lists and pictures. If you have Claires previous book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook, then the format w
The Frontrunner, by Brad Fawley
Send us Fan MailThe Frontrunner is a fictional coming of age story about a boy named Russ who grows up without a mother, and loses his father to cancer when he's barely an adult. He grows up running everywhere, and later finds out that running can bring much more to his life. On the other side of the world in Russia, twin brothers are taken from their parents to participate in the countries s
To The Limit, by Michael Crawley
Send us Fan MailTo the Limit sets out to explore why we voluntarily do exhausting things, like running ultra distances in the mountains and climbing mount Everest, and rediscover the joy of moving together as a group – whether it's running the length of the Lake District in a day, or navigating the descents of the Sindhupalchok International Trail Race in Nepal. It shows us how endurance acti
There Is No Finish, by Stephen Parker
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we have the pleasure of chatting with author Stephen Parker about his new book There Is No Finish; The Backyard Ultra Story. This book is all about the backyard ultra; how it started, who started it, and how it’s grown over the years (especially since the pandemic). There are 8 chapters. The book starts by introducing key characters like race organizer, Lazarus Lak
Alan and Liz's Running Chatter and Rundown on Books 91-100
Send us Fan MailHere we are again! ...and AGAIN it's been more than 10 books since the last recap episode! Here are the books we chat about in this episode:Run Through, by SB StoneThe Race To Be Myself, by Caster SemenyaThe Examined Run, by Sabrina LittleSmart Running, by Jen and Sim BensonRunning Rewired 2nd Ed., by Jay DicharryLOST: The Work That Goes Unseen, published by CieleHow To Run Th
The Ultimate Guide to Parkrun, by Lucy Waterlow
Send us Fan MailThis book is everything you’d want to know about parkrun. How it started, what countries it spread to, how it benefits mental and physical health, and why participants keep coming back to both run and volunteer. The book has 9 chapters: How it started… and how it’s goingMeet the parkrunnersThe high-viz herosA day in the life of a parkrunWhy you should parkrun for your health and we
BONUS TRACK: Alan and Liz's Fall Marathon Recap
Send us Fan MailFor those who wanted to hear about it, we decided to tell you about our most recent sub-3-hour marathon attempt in this bonus episode. For our listeners we explain what plan we were using and the history we have with following the same plan in the past, but most of this episode is about the result of our marathons.The race we did was the Wineglass marathon in Corning, NY. In case y
Built To Run, by Matthew Silver
Send us Fan MailBuilt to Run is a book to help runners improve form, mobility and strength so that they can run injury free more often… because we all know we’ll eventually get some kind of niggle, but the idea is that we’re not sidelined for months at a time. The book has 8 chapters, starting with an explanation of your body as a system, moving on to training mobility and strength, and ending wit
Running Through the Dark, by Jen Scotney
Send us Fan MailUltrarunner Jen Scotney has achieved podium finishes in some of the UK’s toughest races and now has her sights firmly set on the Pennine Way. In Running Through the Dark, Jen talks about her ambitions, not just to run the 268-mile Pennine Way but to take the record as the fastest woman to do so. But that didn’t happen. Nothing went according to plan. The Jen the world knew was a su
Running From Tragedy by Michael Salsbury
Send us Fan MailRunning From Tragedy is Michael Salsbury’s family story and how running, in the end, helped lessen the burden of three life changing events. Michael met the love of his life when he decided to take a break from his career in the financial industry to work at Club Med for a few months. Little did they know that they were both carriers of an ultra-rare genetic mutation that ended up
Good for a Girl, by Lauren Fleshman
Send us Fan MailGood For A Girl by Lauren Fleshman is the story of Lauren's life and experience in professional running. Running seemed straight forward when she was growing up, you work hard and you get the reward, but women don't have the same performance trajectory as men when going through puberty. Women often plateau as they get used to their "new body" after puberty, but
Running Challenges, by Keri Wallace
Send us Fan MailRunning Challenges, by Keri Wallace, is like a tour guide for Trail running in the UK. It features 100 of the best trail, fell and mountain runs in England, Scotland and Wales, and those three countries make up the three sections of the book. There is something for everyone with the shortest challenges being 5k parkruns and the longest ones going over 100k. Keri Wallace is a mounta
Trails and Tribulations, by Susie Chan
Send us Fan MailTrails and Tribulations is Susie Chan's memoire. She tells us a little about her life before running, including some pretty big life events, how she started running, and some of her very very long runs. A few of the races that Susie did and talks about include: Marathon de Sables (which she ran more than once!): A self-supported, multi-day, stage race through the dessert. The
How to Run the Perfect Race, by Matt Fitzgerald
Send us Fan MailHow To Run The Perfect Race is a book all about pacing. The book is divided into two sections:Section 1: All about how to master pacingSection 2: RPE based training plans for your next 5k, 10k, half-marathon and marathon.Pacing isn’t about having an even pace on your Garmin. It’s about having an even effort which takes into account things like terrain and weather conditions on race
LOST: The Work That Goes Unseen, published by Ciele
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Running Book Reviews, we had the pleasure of chatting with Tim Rossi, founder of The Lost Boys running club in New York, about a book he helped bring to life in collaboration with Ciele and Maurten. We talk about the book, the Lost Boys Club, and how long it took to finish the book. Despite there not being a lot of writing in the book, the time it took to put tog
Running Rewired 2nd Edition, by Jay Dicharry
Send us Fan MailIf you're thinking that you've heard us talk about Running Rewired, it's because we read the original version which came out in 2017 and it was featured in one of the first episodes we did in 2020. Well the second edition is out now and we had the pleasure of speaking with authir Jay Dicharry in this episode!Running Rewired is about strength training specifically for
BONUS TRACK: Alan and Liz's Summer Training Plans
Send us Fan MailSo we know it's a bonus episode and not our usual book dedicated episode, but we need more time to line up our guests and didn't want to leave our listeners without anything to listen to. We hope that we can earn your forgiveness with some of the episodes that are coming in the future.In this bonus episode we talk about our plan for marathon training which we'll be s
Smart Running, by Jen and Sim Benson
Send us Fan MailJoin us for this wonderful conversation with Jen and Sim about all things running! Their fantastic book, Smart Running, is packed with useful information about a diverse range of topics and we only covered a few of them in our chat. The 19 chapters of this book are divided into 6 parts:Our bodies and SystemsBecoming a resilient runningMental skills for runnersRaces, challenges and
Alan and Liz's Running Chatter and Rundown on the Last 10 Books
Send us Fan MailHere we are again! We can't believe we've read another 10 books already... and actually it's been more than 10 books... This might be a long episode (unless Alan did some aggressive editing) because when we start talking about books, we just can't stop. You don't know it, but you're lucky that this episode wasn't 3 hours long! Good thing Liz neede
The Examined Run, by Sabrina Little
Send us Fan MailWe have a fantastic conversation with author Sabrina Little, about her new book, The Examined Run. In this chat we talk about ethics and role of virtues and vices in running. The Examined Run discusses the ethics of sport, specifically the sport of running, through the lens of virtue ethics. As with any discussion of ethics, this one has many angles and nuances, and could have easi
The Race To Be Myself, by Caster Semenya
Send us Fan MailThe Race to Be Myself is a 4 part memoire where Caster talks about:The beginning: how she grew up, how she liked to hang out with boys and play sports, and what happened in puberty. The rise: How she got into running and eventually decided to be more serious about training. She also talks about getting more serious about school because she wanted to sun with for a university where
Run Through, by SB Stone
Send us Fan MailRunning Through; my journey through moments of flight, is Steven’s journey into Running via a series of tiny moments of flight. This book is divided into short stories describing some of the moments in his personal running journey and how they ended up influencing his life. Some stories are funny anecdotes and others are not funny at all and deeply personal. The common thread is th
BONUS TRACK: Boston Marathon Experience
Send us Fan MailIf you've been following our social media accounts (mainly FB and Instagram... we're not as good about posting to X or Threads...) then you'll have seen that Alan went to Boston this year. Before the Boston Marathon, we reviewed The Boston Marathon Handbook buy Marc Pollina, and it turned out that Alan and Marc ran very similar finish times. That's why we invite
All In Stride, by Johanna Garton
Send us Fan MailAll In Stride is the story of two Kenyan born athletes who have competed at the highest levels in running, and one US athlete and Olympian in the modern pentathlon. The bond that the three characters share is that they have all been in the Army’s world class athlete program (WCAP).The book is divided into two parts:Part 1: Kenya – which is about Elvin and Shadrak’s upbringing in Ke
The Boston Marathon Handbook, by Marc W. Pollina
Send us Fan MailThe Boston Marathon Handbook is part of the Falcon Guides series, which cover the entire spectrum of outdoor activities. This book covers everything about Boston from what makes Boston so special, to getting in and training, and even what to do after the race and more!There are 12 chapters that make up the book: Chapter 1 - Why Is The Boston Marathon Special?Chapter 2 - There'
In The Spell Of The Barkley, by Michiel Panhuysen
Send us Fan MailIn The Spell Of The Barkley tells the story of the Barkley race in Tennessee with its history and traditions, how the author discovered it and became determined to finish the “fun run”, and explores the reasons why participants keep coming back despite being almost guaranteed to fail. The book is a mix of the authors experience and stories of the people he met in the ultrarunning w
There Is No Wall, by Allie Bailey
Send us Fan MailThere Is No Wall is ultrarunner Allie Bailey’s brutally honest and sometimes shocking account of alcoholism, depression and severe mental breakdowns which almost cost her her life. Told with disarming vulnerability, heartbreaking depth of feeling and dark humour, this isn’t a story about how running saved her – she was already running and at the height of her struggles sometimes ev
Becoming A Sustainable Runner, by Tina Muir and Zoe Rom
Send us Fan MailBecoming a Sustainable Runner is a guide written by two environmental advocates, Tina Muir and Zoe Rom, who love running. This book teaches us about the impact running has on the environment, but also how to be a lifelong runner and how to contribute to the running community in a way that is positive and inclusive.The book has 3 parts:Sustain Your Runners Mind and BodySustain Your
Pain and Performance, by Ryan Whited and Matt Fitzgerald
Send us Fan MailIn this episode we get to chat with author, Ryan Whited, about his book (co-authored with Matt Fitzgerald) Pain + Performance. Pain + Performance is a book that aims to explain how pain is a normal human experience and not something that we need to try and get rid of… at least not completely. Pain also doesn’t always mean tissue damage as we are mostly taught to believe. Author Ry
The Psychology of Running, by Noel Brick and Stuart Holliday
Send us Fan MailThe Psychology of Running is part of The Psychology of Everything series which also includes:The Psychology of ArtThe Psychology of WellnessThe Psychology of ComedyThe Psychology of DemocracyThe Psychology of CounsellingThe Psychology of TravelThe Psychology of AttachmentThis book dives into the science of running to answer six questions that make up the 6 chapters of the book:Why
BONUS TRACK: Alan Runs A 3000m On The Track?
Send us Fan MailIn this bonus episode, Liz interviews Alan about his recent attempt at a Quebec age group record on the indoor track. Alan has never worn spikes or raced on an indoor track. This should be interesting!Support the showAny feedback or suggestions on this review or any of our other podcast episodes would be greatly welcomed. Leave us a review using your favorite podcast player or cont
Running Away from Cancer by Greg Schnoor
Send us Fan MailRunning Away from Cancer is the story of the author, Greg Schnoor's, journey to becoming an ultramarathoner after he was diagnosed with brain cancer. The thing is, he wasn’t even a runner before his diagnosis and started running while receiving maintenance chemotherapy once a month. Greg first started running because two of his kids had joined a cross country running team at s
BONUS TRACK: Alan and Liz Behind The Scenes of 8020 Endurance Coaching
Send us Fan MailThis bonus was recorded after we just finished chatting with Matt Fitzgerald and Layla Porteous about 80/20 Endurance High Performance Coaching Course and companion book. It took us months to complete the course so obviously there were a lot of questions that we couldn't get to with our guests. We chatted about coaching principles and the nuance of calculating training intensi
80/20 Endurance Book + High Performance Coaching Course, by Matt Fitzgerald and Leyla Porteous
Send us Fan MailThis episode is a little different because Matt Fitzgerald's book, 80/20 Eandurance, is a companion to a new coaching course created by Leyla Porteous, Director of Training and Operations at 80/20 Endurance. We refer to the course a lot, but all the information is also in the book. The book is divided into 12 chapters which cover the 12 topics in the coaching course:1 - Princi
Alan and Liz's Running Chatter and Rundown on the Last 10 Books
Send us Fan MailWe love these episodes because it means we get to reminisce about the books we've read over the last 5-6 months. Since we're on a strict reading schedule of one book every 2 weeks, we don't get to wallow in that after-good-book feeling you get after finishing a book, so these recaps are the next best thing.In this episode we reflected back on this list of books (with
The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook, by Claire Maxted
Send us Fan MailIn this episode we had the pleasure of chatting with Claire Maxted (a.k.a. Wild Ginger Runner) about her book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook, and also found out that she is currently writing her second book which will be specifically for ultra trail runners!The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook is not called “ultimate” for no reason. It goes through many topics in a beginner fr
BONUS TRACK: 2023 Marathon Race Recap - What Happened and What's Next
Send us Fan MailFor those of you who have been following the podcast, you know that we were gearing up to run a sub-3 hour marathon at the Petit Train du Nord Marathon on October 1st, 2023.You've likely seen our social media posts and know that neither of us achieved the goal on race day (and if you didn't see those posts then stop right here and click on the links at the bottom to follo
Just Finish! by Sean Kachmarski
Send us Fan MailJust Finish is author Sean Kachmarski’s story of going from watching The Great North Run on TV every year and telling his wife “I’m going to run that next year”, to actually running it! Sean played football while he was in school but never described himself as athletic. By the time he decided to start running he had 2 kids, a full time job and was overweight, so he wasn’t even sure
BONUS TRACK: Mini-Nutrition Chat with Andrew Snow
Send us Fan MailWe had a great chat with Andrew Snow about his book, Run Elite. It was so great in fact, that it ended up being one of our longest episodes because Andrew is so knowledgeable and passionate about running. As we were wrapping up the podcast we discovered another topic that he is passionate about; nutrition!Andrew touches on nutrition in his book but knows that it can be a controvers
Run Elite, by Andrew Snow
Send us Fan MailIn this episode we chat with author Andrew Snow about his book Run Elite. Andrew is very passionate about helping runners improve their performance and it shows in the podcast.Run Elite covers all aspects of high-level marathon training. Although the reference is mostly to marathon running throughout the book, the information provided is applicable to longer and shorter distances a
Run Healthy, by Emmi Aguillard, Jonathan Cane and Allison Goldstein
Send us Fan MailRun Healthy is a book dedicated to injuries. The authors tell runners about the different tissues in the body and how they respond to stress and healing, areas of the body to pay attention to so that you can prevent injury, common injuries that runners get and what the issues commonly are, and components of healthy training.The book is divided into 4 parts:The runner’s bodyBody reg
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