Book of the Day: Lore of Running

Title: Lore of Running

Author: Tim Noakes, MD

From the book: “Running introduced me to my body, making me aware of my body and my responsibility to look after it. And as I perfected my body, I learned without a perfect body, there can be neither mental or spiritual perfection. I learned that the physically perfect body show that I cared and that I had self-pride and, more important, self-discipline.”

Takeaway: This classic text on running is part science, part philosophical. It aims to understand the balance between the science of running and the spiritual aspect. It’s a foundational text for any runner or coach as it offers an in-depth glimpse into the Physiology of running and historical training methods of many prominent coaches and runners, as well as the philosophical/spiritual understandings a running life offers.

Shop: Get your copy of Lore of Running here.