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Running books to read on your summer vacation

SuuntoRun — 29 July 2020

Before you leave for your summer holiday, grab one of these six running books all guaranteed to inspire.

Summer holidays are a time to rest and recharge, and also an opportunity to reignite our inspiration. Whether you’re having a "staycation", on a multi-day hiking trip in the mountains, sunbathing at the beach or on a family road trip, take along one of these six books about running and you will get yourself motivated for your training in the second half of the year.

1. Above the Clouds: How I carved my own path to the top of the world. 

Two-time National Geographic Adventurer of the Year and Suunto ambassador Kilian Jorney has broken mountaineering records all over the world. Kilian Jornet's new book, Above the Cloudsrecounts his life of studying and ascending the greatest peaks on earth. Kilian reveals his process and on what he has found in nature—simplicity, freedom, and spiritual joy. 

 

Above the Clouds: How I carved my own path to the top of the world by Kilian Jornet

 

2. Sky Runner: Finding Strength, Happiness, And Balance In Your Running, by Emelie Forsberg

Suunto ambassador and four-time back-to-back Skyrunner World Series champion Emelie Forsberg lives for the outdoors. It’s part of everything the Swedish running phenomena does. In this book, she shares her passion for mountain running and expert insights into this demanding sport. Buy it here

Sky Runner: Finding Strength, Happiness, And Balance In Your Running, by Emelie Forsberg

3. Trail Blazer: My Life as an Ultra-distance Runner, by Ryan Sandes

Ryan Sandes has run ultras in some incredible places: Antarctica, the Sahara and the Gobi deserts, and recently set a fastest known time record on the Great Himalayan Trail. In his usual easy-going and down-to-earth style, he tells his incredible story. Buy it here.

Trail Blazer: My Life as an Ultra-distance Runner, by Ryan Sandes

4. Training Essentials for Ultrarunning: How to Train Smarter, Race Faster, and Maximize Your Ultramarathon Performance, Jason Koop

If you’re looking for a challenge in the second half of your year, how about running an ultra marathon? If you’re called to the challenge, then this training book by ultra running coach to elite athletes Jason “Coach” Koop is a must have. Reading it will set up your training programme. But it here

Training Essentials for Ultrarunning: How to Train Smarter, Race Faster, and Maximize Your Ultramarathon Performance, Jason Koop

5. The Way of the Runner: A Journey into the Fabled World of Japanese Running, by Adharanand Finn

You might be as surprised as we were to discover that Japan is the most running obsessed nation on Earth. Author, journalist and runner, Adharanand Finn has followed up on his first book – Running with the Kenyans: Discovering the Secrets of the Fastest People on Earth – with another book that delves into Japan’s one-of-a-kind running culture and what it might teach us about the sport and about Japan. Buy it here.

he Way of the Runner: A Journey into the Fabled World of Japanese Running, by Adharanand Finn

6. Run or Die, by Kilian Jornet

When it comes to running, Kilian Jornet is a different kind of beast; ski mountaineering, vertical races, ultra marathons, mountaineering, fastest known time records – he is king of all. In 2017, he made two lightning speed ascents of Everest in a single week, completing his Summits of my Life project. This is a classic written by a super athlete. Buy it here.

Run or Die, by Kilian Jornet

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