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The Best Books For Endurance Athletes

1/16/2023

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Training to Go The Distance

Are you training for a marathon, triathlon, or other endurance event? Or maybe it's a village 5k. Regardless of your goals, the books below are great resources to help you prepare both mentally and physically. 
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1. "Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance" by Alex Hutchinson - This book explores the science behind endurance and how to push the limits of human performance.
The 4 hour body by Tim Ferriss
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2. "The 4-Hour Body: An Uncommon Guide to Rapid Fat-Loss, Incredible Sex, and Becoming Superhuman" by Tim Ferriss - This book offers a comprehensive guide to optimizing physical and mental performance, including strategies for endurance training.
The endurance handbook by Dr. Philip Maffetone
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3. "The Endurance Handbook: The Complete Guide to Endurance Training and Racing" by Phil Maffetone - This book provides a comprehensive guide to endurance training for athletes of all levels, including tips on nutrition, injury prevention, and mental preparation.
Born to run book by Christopher McDougall
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4. "Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen" by Christopher McDougall - This book explores the running culture of the Tarahumara people of Mexico and the secrets to their endurance and health.
Going Long Training for Triathlon's Ultimate Challenge book by Joe Friel
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5. "Going Long: Training for Triathlon's Ultimate Challenge" by Joe Friel - This book provides a detailed guide to training for long-distance triathlons, including tips on nutrition, injury prevention, and mental preparation.

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