16 Best Ultra Running Books of All Time
Our goal: Build the most accurate list of best Ultra Running books.
How we picked these:
1. Search for "best Ultra Running books" and study the top 10 articles.
2. Add only the top books (mentioned 2+ times).
3. Rank the results neatly for you here! 😊
(This process takes a long time, but we do the research so you don't have to!)
(Updated 2022)
- MOST RECOMMENDED!1
Born to Run
A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen
Christopher McDougall
Appears in 5 articles2 recommenders - 2Appears in 4 articles
- 4Appears in 3 articles
- 6
Finding Ultra
Rejecting Middle Age, Becoming One of the World's Fittest Men, and Discovering Myself
Rich Roll
Appears in 2 articles - 9
The Pants Of Perspective
A 3,000 kilometre running adventure through the wilds of New Zealand
Anna McNuff
Appears in 2 articles - 10Appears in 2 articles
- 11
The Pursuit of Endurance
Harnessing the Record-Breaking Power of Strength and Resilience
Jennifer Pharr Davis
Appears in 2 articles - 13
Running with the Kenyans
Passion, Adventure, and the Secrets of the Fastest People on Earth
Adharanand Finn
Appears in 2 articles - 15Appears in 2 articles
FAQ
How was this list created?
We searched for "best Ultra Running books", found the top 5 articles, took every book mentioned in 2+ articles, and averaged their rankings.
How many books are in this list?
There are 16 books in this list.
Why did you create this list?
We wanted to gather the most accurate list of Ultra Running books on the internet.
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