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 2012-01-10 3:32 PM |
Regular  1893     Las Vegas, NV |  Subject: What are your favorite triathlon/running/swimming/biking NON-training books?Not all of them have lengthy descriptions but that doesn't mean I enjoyed them any less. I have yet to read a SBR book that I haven't thoroughly enjoyed. Also read Agassi's Open and even though it's not about SBR I loved it.
Currently reading and really enjoying Iron War, about Mike Allen's and Dave Scott's Kona war. Born To Run - amazing book about running with awesome characters. I'm Here To Win by Chris McCormack - I'm in the like the guy camp Can't Swim, Can't Ride, Can't Run by Andy Holgate - humorous account of an everyday Ironman. Unthinkable by Scott Rigsby - first double amputee to do Kona. Staying the Course by Dick Beardsley - great account of his running career. Once a Runner by John Parker. The Long Run by Matt Long - debilitating accident, finished a marathon, my first SBR book. Duel under the Sun - Beardsley vs. Salazar. I devoured this book. Two days to read it. Convinced me that you can push yourself far enough that you will never again be the same. It sounds like both men never fully recovered from the effort. It's Not About The Bike - really enjoyed Lance's book Edited by GatorDeb 2012-01-10 3:41 PM |
He's brash, assertive, loud-spoken, a true personality.| 2012-01-10 3:39 PM in reply to: #3982409 |
Expert 1121 | Subject: RE: What are your favorite triathlon/running/swimming/biking NON-training books? I along with others will reccomend "Born to Run" Great book. I am also just starting Iron War. |
| 2012-01-10 3:40 PM in reply to: #3982409 |
Regular 1893 Las Vegas, NV | Subject: RE: What are your favorite triathlon/running/swimming/biking NON-training books? Agh how could I have forgotten one of my most favorite books!! |
| 2012-01-10 3:49 PM in reply to: #3982409 |
Pro 6520 Bellingham, WA | Subject: RE: What are your favorite triathlon/running/swimming/biking NON-training books? Got Ironwar and I'm Here to Win for Christmas and have finished both. Liked Ironwar a lot. Picked up a few things about mental toughness that I think about during every workout. I'm Here to Win was good too. |
| 2012-01-10 4:02 PM in reply to: #3982409 |
Veteran 221 Riverdal NJ | Subject: RE: What are your favorite triathlon/running/swimming/biking NON-training books? I really enjoyed The Long Run. Its a kindle single so I guess you have to get it through amazon. About a recovered alcoholic turned ultra marathoner well written in my opinion |
| 2012-01-10 4:04 PM in reply to: #3982409 |
Regular 1893 Las Vegas, NV | Subject: RE: What are your favorite triathlon/running/swimming/biking NON-training books? Not the same book, The Long Run. I have seen the single one although have not read it. Same title, different books and lengths. The one by Matt Long is a full book also available through Amazon for the Kindle.
Edited by GatorDeb 2012-01-10 4:10 PM |
| 2012-01-10 4:09 PM in reply to: #3982409 |
Regular 1893 Las Vegas, NV | Subject: RE: What are your favorite triathlon/running/swimming/biking NON-training books? Ha can't edit post after 30 mins.
Forgot to include My First 100 Marathons by Jeff Horowitz, really captured my interest. The Extra Mile by Pam Reed.
Heck, I didn't realize until now I had read that many lol Edited by GatorDeb 2012-01-10 4:11 PM |
| 2012-01-10 4:59 PM in reply to: #3982409 |
Master 1817 Lafayette, IN | Subject: RE: What are your favorite triathlon/running/swimming/biking NON-training books? In addition to some of the books already mentioned, I really enjoyed: Swimming to Antartica by Lynn Cox The Perfect Mile by Neal Bascomb (about Roger Bannister, Wes Santee, and John Landy attempting to run a sub-4 mile.) Running with the Buffaloes by Chris Neal (a year with Adam Goucher and the U of Colorado cross-country team) |
| 2012-01-10 5:29 PM in reply to: #3982409 |
Elite 3498 Laguna Beach | Subject: RE: What are your favorite triathlon/running/swimming/biking NON-training books? I got an advance copy of Matt Fitzgerald's Iron War and read it in two sittings. It was absolutely captivating.
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| 2012-01-10 7:51 PM in reply to: #3982409 |
| Lafayette, CO | Subject: RE: What are your favorite triathlon/running/swimming/biking NON-training books? Marathon Woman is fantastic! |
| 2012-01-10 8:45 PM in reply to: #3982409 |
Master 3205 ann arbor, michigan | Subject: RE: What are your favorite triathlon/running/swimming/biking NON-training books? I see you mentioned "Once a Runner" by John L Parker, Jr. One of my favorite books ever. Its sequel, "Again to Carthage" is every bit as good. I am currently reading "The Perfect Mile" which is about the quest to break the four minute mile. Certainly not as well written or entertaining as the others I recommended but good none the less. |
| 2012-01-10 8:50 PM in reply to: #3982409 |
| Veteran 178 Eugene | Subject: RE: What are your favorite triathlon/running/swimming/biking NON-training books? I can't believe no one has mentioned ultramarathon man. I never ever used to read and broke the ice with that book. I went from not reading anything to finishing that book in a weekend. It was incredible.Currently on born to run. |
| 2012-01-10 9:09 PM in reply to: #3982984 |
Regular 72 Cincinnati | Subject: RE: What are your favorite triathlon/running/swimming/biking NON-training books? I very much liked several books already mentioned, including Born to Run, Once a Runner, and a running with the Buffalos. I'd also add "What I Talk About, When I Talk About Running" by HAruki MuraKami. |
| 2012-01-10 9:16 PM in reply to: #3982409 |
Pro 5169 Burbs | Subject: RE: What are your favorite triathlon/running/swimming/biking NON-training books? Deb, thanks for stating this thread --- lots of great ideas for the Kindle/ audio books! I liked "Ultramarathon Man." Dean Karnases does come off as a little egotistical, but it was an entertaining book. |
| 2012-01-10 10:23 PM in reply to: #3982409 |
Regular 1893 Las Vegas, NV | Subject: RE: What are your favorite triathlon/running/swimming/biking NON-training books? I can't get enough of these types of books
Yep, missed that too. Absolutely loved Ultramathon Man. |
| 2012-01-10 10:34 PM in reply to: #3982409 |
| 1072 | Subject: RE: What are your favorite triathlon/running/swimming/biking NON-training books? I got IRON WAR for Christmas. Great read. Finished it in a couple of sittings. |
| 2012-01-11 12:34 AM in reply to: #3982409 |
Pro 6520 Bellingham, WA | Subject: RE: What are your favorite triathlon/running/swimming/biking NON-training books? Just finished "17 Hours to Glory". A compilation of mini-biographies of many of the legends of Ironman. |
| 2012-01-11 6:21 AM in reply to: #3982970 |
Master 1770 Bedford, MA | Subject: RE: What are your favorite triathlon/running/swimming/biking NON-training books? wannabefaster - 2012-01-10 9:45 PM I see you mentioned "Once a Runner" by John L Parker, Jr. One of my favorite books ever. Its sequel, "Again to Carthage" is every bit as good. I just finished this book as well. Like Once a Runner, I felt there was too little writing on the actual running part, but still a very good book. I often use Quentin Cassidy for inspiration in workouts, even though he's fictitious! |
| 2012-01-11 6:57 AM in reply to: #3982409 |
Veteran 203 Traveling | Subject: RE: What are your favorite triathlon/running/swimming/biking NON-training books? I like the book "Slow Fat Triathlete," it gave me permission to Tri. |
| 2012-01-11 9:19 AM in reply to: #3982409 |
Veteran 399 | Subject: RE: What are your favorite triathlon/running/swimming/biking NON-training books? Not a s/b/r book, but certainly one that hits on the ability to persavere and dream for your goal - Cork Boat by John Pollack. Ditto on Once a Runner... |
| 2012-01-11 10:49 AM in reply to: #3982409 |
Master 6595 Rio Rancho, NM | Subject: RE: What are your favorite triathlon/running/swimming/biking NON-training books? I enjoyed "I'm Here to Win". I'll have to put these others on my reading list! |
| 2012-01-11 11:04 AM in reply to: #3982409 |
Member 131 | Subject: RE: What are your favorite triathlon/running/swimming/biking NON-training books? I received "You Are An Ironman" for Christmas and could barely put it down. Author escapes me at the moment though. |
| 2012-01-11 7:31 PM in reply to: #3982409 |
| Seattle, WA | Subject: RE: What are your favorite triathlon/running/swimming/biking NON-training books? Seabiscuit An American Legend by Laura Hillenbrand (you didn't say it had to be about a HUMAN runner)
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| 2012-01-11 7:36 PM in reply to: #3982409 |
| CO | Subject: RE: What are your favorite triathlon/running/swimming/biking NON-training books? Trizophrenia: Inside the Minds of a Triathlete by Jeff Mallett |
| 2012-01-11 8:14 PM in reply to: #3982409 |
Member 448 Clemson, SC | Subject: RE: What are your favorite triathlon/running/swimming/biking NON-training books? Only read ultra marathon man so far and it was great!! It really has a way of drawing you in, and I'm not much of a reader. |
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