Best running books for motivation

[Barefoot TJ]

Best running books for motivation - 220 Triathlon
220 Triathlon
We've all heard of the barefoot running movement by now (if you haven't, what rock have you been hiding under?) and this is the book partly ...

 

[stjohnthegambler]

His Running With Sherman was also inspiring.

 

[Barefoot TJ]

His Running With Sherman was also inspiring.

I’ve been meaning to read it.

 

[Runlite01]

The Non-Runners Marathon Trainer was a favorite of mine. Though it is not a barefoot running book it helped me complete Marathons and 1/2 marathons barefoot! I took ideas and inspiration from this book and used them in barefoot training.

 

[Runlite01]

Also not barefoot running books but another inspirational writer and runner for me is Dean Karnazes. some examples are Ultramarathon Man: confessions of a all night runner and 50/50.

 

[bfsailor]

I’ve been meaning to read it.

I highly recommend "Running with Sherman" as well! Had me crying at some parts and laughing out loud at others. McDougall has a writing style all his own!

 

[stjohnthegambler]

There is also What I Talk About When I Talk About Running by Haruki Murakami. Not about barefoot running, but he's a good writer and thinker.

 

[craigatkinson]

Exercised, by Daniel Lieberman is very good. Barefoot/minimal running comes into it in several places.