Training on Empty    by Lize Brittin
Price: $5.99 USD. 65030 words. Language: English. Published on October 8, 2012. Nonfiction » Health, wellbeing, & medicine » Eating disorders.
(5.00 from 1 review)
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.

She Was Once a Runner    by Anon ymous
Price: $2.99 USD. 25840 words. Language: English. Published on April 26, 2012. Nonfiction » Psychology » Mental health.
(4.33 from 3 reviews)
“She Was Once a Runner” gives an honest account of a female long distance runner on a Division I college scholarship and the resultant pressure cooker in which she lives. The memoir explores the physical and psychological effects of the Female Athlete Triad on a nineteen year old girl struggling to find her identity amidst a toxic team environment and discouraging parents.

Irony All Around Me    by Chris Jones
Price: $4.99 USD. 26090 words. Language: English. Published on February 6, 2012. Nonfiction » Inspiration » Personal inspiration.
Inspiring messages from someone who lost his job and then his good friend to cancer in a matter of days. From a beginner runner to Boston Marathon Qualifier, the author shares insights and reflections that uplift and encourage. He shares as he discovers new sources of strength and uncovers the secrets his friend already knew about living this brief time on earth.