The Book Company: New Products - Running & Jogging

Urban Marathons (Rhythms, Places, Mobilities)

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 19:55:40 +0000

This original social-science text approaches marathon running as an everyday practice and a designed event, to draw upon, and contribute to the literature on practice theory, urban events, rhythmanalysis and mobility. It bridges sport studies and discussions within sociology and geography about..

Price: $233.99

Why We Run (A Story of Community)

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:58:37 +0000

For readers of Christopher McDougall’s Born to Run and Haruki Murakami’s What I Talk About When I Talk About Running, Emmy-winning broadcaster Toni Reavis draws on five decades inside distance running—from the first running boom and history’s greatest marathon duels to Boston Stro..
Price: $29.99

Everything You Want Is on the Other Side of Hard (A Memoir)

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 08:29:57 +0000

From the fastest marathoner in the world over fifty—and maybe the planet’s most determined underdog—an “extraordinary and uniquely valuable tale” (Andrew D, Huberman) of resilience, redemption, and personal transformation.

Born into a broken family in Somerville, Massachuse..
Price: $20.00

Stuff Every Runner Should Know

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 04:45:57 +0000

A compact, go-anywhere guide to running smarter, stronger, and happier, filled with training tips, race-day advice, and motivation for runners of every level.

Whether you're lacing up for your very first run or looking to improve your training and stay motivated, Stuff E..
Price: $10.99

Duct Tape and Determination (A True Story of Turning Devastation into Grit)

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:58:44 +0000

"Duct Tape and Determination is the unexpected story of Jacky Hunt-Broersma, who is forced to find courage and determination, inviting the reader to do as she does: Just keep going. A truly inspiring read for striving under any passion or craft." —DEENA KASTOR, Olympic medalist and New York..
Price: $18.99

Endurance Running (A Socio-Cultural Examination)

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:28:12 +0000

Running is a fundamental human activity and holds an important place in popular culture. In recent decades it has exploded in popularity as a leisure pursuit, with marathons and endurance challenges exerting a strong fascination. This is the first book to examine running and endurance through a..
Price: $249.99

Athletics and Philosophy in the Ancient World (Contests of Virtue)

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:11:45 +0000

This book examines the relationship between ancient philosophy and sport as they addressed emerging social questions such as virtue, aristocracy, democracy, justice, and peace.

It was published as a special issue of the Ethics and Sport.
Price: $233.99

Running Cultures (Racing in Time and Space)

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:55:27 +0000

Bale brings running into the realm of the humanities by drawing on sources from literature, poetry, film and art as well as statistics and training manuals to highlight tensions, ambiguities and complexities lying beneath common notions of the sport.
Price: $233.99

The Science and Practice of Middle and Long Distance Running

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 07:32:38 +0000

The Science and Practice of Middle and Long Distance Running combines the scientific evidence with training principles and strategies adopted by experienced coaches. The book translates scientific research from the fields of physiology, biomechanics, psychology and nutrition into pract..
Price: $233.99

Strength and Conditioning for Sports Performance

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:40:51 +0000

Strength and Conditioning for Sports Performance is a comprehensive and authoritative introduction to the theory and practice of strength and conditioning, providing students, coaches and athletes with everything they need to design and implement effective training programs.
Price: $107.99