Marathon & Cross-country Running

Running can encompass the absolute extremes of human performance, from speed to endurance. Running Science uncovers the fundamental science that un...

For those willing to go to the edge, for those who love to run close to the sky, here are some of the world's most challenging and beautiful runnin...

Ultramarathon Man is the story of where it all began for Dean Karnazes: the mind-boggling adventures of his nonstop treks through the shoe-melting ...

An enlightening biography and gripping sports narrative that takes us behind the scenes into the lives of some of the worlds most elite runners in ...

THE INSPIRATIONAL NUMBER ONE BESTSELLERThe extraordinary memoir of the sporting icon, devoted friend and fundraising hero who has inspired the nati...

'The last descent and I can't let myself think it's in the bag. Anything could happen, take it easy, take no risks. Just get to the finish and win....

Running is a great way to keep fit, stay healthy, relieve stress and experience new places. The Good Run Guide is your companion to the great runni...

'An amazing story of one woman's journey through mental illness... So inspiring and proving once again that exercise changes lives' Mel SykesSuffer...

Grab your trainers and get ready to run around the world!Take a loop around stunning Lake Bled, jog along a section of China's famous Great Wall or...

'A fantastic book' Running Fitness 'The Bible for runners who want to use yoga to enhance their running performance' - Athletics Weekly The late...

Tour du Mont Blanc is the definitive guidebook for one of the most famous long-distance treks in the world. This trek circles the entire Mont Blanc...

How Not To Run: A Journey to the Roof of the World is the story of a weekend runner who only ever wanted to keep fit to ride her horses with a litt...

Running marathons back-to-back, sleeping by the side of the road, giving presentations to remote schools that had never been visited by their own k...

This book is about running for fun in beautiful places. Each route has been selected for its inspirational landscapes and runnable terrain. The ran...

I laughed, I cried and I was 100% re-inspired to stick with my own personal fitness goals Running Outside the Comfort Zone uncovers the brash, bo...

Put on your running shoes - it's time to hit the road, the trails and the great outdoors. In this comprehensive runner's companion, you'll find 50...

Cook, Eat, Run offers a no-nonsense approach to eating for runners and athletes of all levels. From filling breakfasts and high-protein snacks to p...

Renowned marathon expert and leading sports scientist Professor John Brewer reveals why many of the concepts surrounding marathon training and runn...

Bob Phillips takes us on an exhilarating journey across the formative years of marathon running - from 1896 through to the Olympic marathons of the...

With his sixtieth birthday looming, Colin Renton decides that its time to escape office life and focus on achieving some of his unfulfilled goals. ...

500 Races, Routes and Adventures contains all the information and practical advice needed to enjoy the best and most unusual running experiences ar...

Each year, thousands of competitors pit themselves against the elements, extremes of geography and their own psyches to take part in the world's ha...

You might run for fitness. You might run for speed. But ultimately, running is about much more than the physical act itself. It is about the challe...

The inspirational, bittersweet story of Tamsin Imber's journey as a runner. Starting out as a busy mum, she secretly trains for a marathon - and en...

It's now a common sight to see people of all ages and abilities running through our towns, parks and rural areas; but it can still be surprising wh...

'Inspiring... proves anything is possible if you just believe and give it a go' Sun'Masses of heart... frank and funny' Melanie Sykes'Gritty and gl...

'Jenny Tough writes with the same talent, imagination, and sheer courage that she displays in her athletic endeavours. This book will broaden the h...

Step after step for 26.2 miles, hundreds of thousands of people run marathons. But why--what compels people past pain, lost toenails, 5.30 am start...