A few months ago, Amy Hunold-Van Gundy from the Runners Lounge asked me to review The Ultimate Runner; a new book her and blog partner Tom Green were putting out.
It took me a while to read the book because I have been so busy and zonking as soon as my head hits the pillow at night. But I finally finished!
The Ultimate Runner is a Chicken Soup for the Soul type-book filled with feel-good stories for runners of all levels. While this book is aimed at the runner, it would be a good read for all athletes alike.
The book is broken into chapters, each with a set of stories. My favorite chapter is Running For A Greater Cause and my favorite story is Breaking Your Own Tape. The book also has a section in the back about Need to Know Info. This includes training schedules, stretches and more.
I would recommend this book to any athlete but most definitely to a runner. I will also return to it from time to time, either for a motivational pick me up or for help with my own training.
Have you read this book? If so, what was your favorite story?
Finishing is Winning 
I need to read that. I have SOO many books to read…. ack! Thanks for the review!
I have not read it but I’m going to make Yvette read it, she’s having some motivation problems so it’ll be good for her! Thanks for the recommendation!!!
Jill told me I need to read this book, I’m headed to the library now. Thanks!!!
I haven’t read that book, but it’s not he first time I have heard of it! 🙂
Haven’t read it but will put it on my wishlist. Sounds like a good book.
I haven’t read this book but I used to love those Chicken Soup books! I should put this on my wishlist.
Chicken Soup type book… great comparison! I don’t think I have a favorite story in there, different ones speak to me at different moments!