5 Awesome Books for Running Lovers

by TRIBE Co-Founders, Guy, Rob & Tom

We want to help our community keep strong, healthy, positive and connected during this challenging time. Check out the TRIBE Stronger Every Day Challenge (with regular prizes available for those that take part)! We want to help you come out of this period of isolation feeling inspired and ready to achieve your goals or take on a new challenge. Check out this list of awesome running books for some inspiration!

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1. RUNNING WITH THE KENYANS - by Adharanand Finn.

Running with the Kenyans by Adharanand Finn. Discovering the secrets of the fastest people on earth - this is an epic personal quest to discover the remarkable secrets of the world's greatest runners. Order a copy here.

2. ENDURE: MIND, BODY AND THE CURIOUSLY ELASTIC LIMITS OF HUMAN PERFORMANCE - by Alex Hutchinson.

How high or far or fast can humans go? And what about individual potential: what defines a person’s limits? From running a two-hour marathon to summiting Mount Everest, we’re fascinated by the extremes of human endurance, constantly testing both our physical and psychological limits. Order your copy here.

3. CAN'T HURT ME: MASTER YOUR MIND AND DEFY THE ODDS - by David Goggins.

In this inspiring book, David shares his astonishing life story and reveals that most of us tap into only 40% of our capabilities. Goggins calls this The 40% Rule, and his story illuminates a path that anyone can follow to push past pain, demolish fear, and reach their full potential. Order your copy here.

4. THE PANTS OF PERSPECTIVE - by Anna McNuff.

A hilarious and inspiring story of one woman’s 3,000 kilometre running adventure through the wilds of New Zealand. For anyone who has ever dreamt of taking on a great challenge, but felt too afraid to begin – this story is for you! Order a copy here.

5. RUNNER: A SHORT STORY ABOUT A LONG RUN - by Lizzy Hawker.

From a school girl running the streets of London to a world record-breaking athlete racing on mountains, long-distance runner Lizzy Hawker is an inspiration to anyone who would like to see how far they can go, running or not. This is the complete story of Lizzy’s journey, uncovering the physical, mental and emotional challenges that runners go through at the edge of human endurance. Order your copy here.