Training on Empty    by Lize Brittin
Price: $2.99 USD. 65030 words. Language: English. Published on October 8, 2012. Nonfiction » Health, wellbeing, & medicine » Eating disorders.
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An engaging and honest autobiography of a former elite runner who nearly perished from anorexia, one that also explores the biopsychosocial and sociological aspects of this pervasive, malignant, but ultimately surmountable disease. Brittin's comprehensive account of her tribulations combined with her background in psychology makes this a unique must-read for athletes & health professionals alike.

Chasing the Runner's High    by Ray Charbonneau
Price: $2.99 USD. 82720 words. Language: English. Published on October 29, 2010. Nonfiction » Sports & outdoor recreation » Running & jogging.
In "Chasing the Runner's High", Ray Charbonneau tells the story how he pushed his addiction to running up to, and then past, his limits. It's a memoir that shares what he learned, what he should have learned, and what he still has to learn from running. Marshall Ulrich, 4 time winner of the Badwater Ultramarathon calls Chasing the Runner's High "a hard look at the mind of a runner".

Overthinking the Marathon    by Ray Charbonneau
Price: $3.99 USD. 75570 words. Language: English. Published on January 15, 2013. Nonfiction » Sports & outdoor recreation » Running & jogging.
Overthinking the Marathon is an intimate look at one man's preparation for his 21st marathon, covering the details that make running interesting and fun, even – no, especially – when it hurts. "Ray's loaning himself out as a thoughtful, veteran, and funny training partner. You couldn't find a better one as you get ready for your next 26.2-miler." -Amby Burfoot, 1968 Boston Marathon winner

Got to Live    by Jay Danek
Price: $2.99 USD. 76930 words. Language: English. Published on June 3, 2013. Nonfiction » Sports & outdoor recreation » Running & jogging.
Everyone struggles through the loss of a loved one. For Jay Danek, it was the unexpected loss of his father at the age of 58. To honor his dad, he set out to run 923 straight days. His journey took him from life as a 275 pound non-runner, suffering through depression, anxiety, weight gain, and anger, to 100-mile ultra-marathons through the mountains.