Win a copy!
My second love to running is reading, so when someone combines the two, I’m all about it. Chris Cooper, author of of Long May You Run, recently gave me a copy of his book to read through. He bills it as “all things running,” and I’d say that’s a pretty apt description.
Cooper’s book is not a training book. It won’t give you a marathon plan, it won’t offer speed workouts, and won’t tell you how to figure out your heart-rate zones. But it is full of entertaining snippets about just about everything running related.
He breaks the book down into small, easy-to-digest sections and covers anything and everything you can think of.
Want to know how the final 26.2 distance came to be? He covers it. (And interestingly, it has nothing to do with the ancient Greeks and a run from Marathon to Athens.) Want to know which races are “must-dos” in every runner’s lifetime? How about a list of good running camps?
Cooper also sprinkles in advice and quotes from a wide variety of running legends throughout the book. I liked its format and content and found it a quick, easy read. It’s a book any runner would enjoy making their way through and including in their library.
Want to win a copy? Just tell me in a comment below. I’ll let random.org pick a winner next Thursday, January 19. Good luck!
 "Long May You Run (book review/giveaway)")
I’m addicted to books, so naturally, I need this one too!
Heather@Just a Colorado Gal recently posted..The C Word: Cancer
I’d love to win a copy! I love reading and running too!
My running coach loves to gives us running trivia homework and it sounds like this book would be great tool for me so I could impress him with running tidbits.
I love to read and run so this is right up my alley. So far my favorite running book is born to run. Excellent read!
Tracy@theunexpectedrunner recently posted..Do You Sticker?
Looks pretty cool to me, sign me up for a chance to win!
I would love to read that book! Thank you!
kc recently posted..M-Dot races versus the rest
I would love to read this!
LisaM@RunWiki recently posted..Gluten Free Monster Marathon Cookies
I’ve been on a reading-about-running streak lately. This would be a great one to tack on to the list! Thanks for the giveaway!
LOVE to read these kinds of books. Fingers crossed…..
I would love to read the book!
Ooh, sounds like a great book. I love running trivia! I think I know why the marathon is 26.2 but would love to find out about “must do” races and camps…ah, running camp! That’s on my bucket list.
Racingtales – Alison Gittelman recently posted..Revenge of the Foot
I’m a reading AND running geek!
*fingers crossed that I’ll win*
Beth (i run like a girl) recently posted..Thursday thanks
I need a good running book!
S Club Mama recently posted..Pinterest crafts
I wanna win a copy!!
spending hours on the trainer and on the tm has allowed me to start reading again so I have been devouring books! this on is on my list!!
MilesMusclesMom recently posted..Fast & Easy! {my newest toy}
Would love to read this!
abbi recently posted..Consistently Inconsistent
I’d love to read this!!
Christie recently posted..Coach!!
reading and running…my two favorite things. Pick me!
Erin Henderson recently posted..Goofy Challenge – Marathon recap
Sounds interesting – I’ll be on the lookout for it.
Kovas recently posted..Barrio Urban Taqueria Restaurant Review
If it has a lot of pictures add me to the drawing (-:
Jeff recently posted..Calling Bullshit on CrossFit Endurance
Very cool! If I win, I’m giving it to Mike for his birthday
kari @ Running Ricig recently posted..Three Random Things Thursday
How exciting, I love books!
Missy recently posted..Weirdness Wednesday
I’m an avid reader and this book has been on my list for a while. Thanks for the chance to win it.
I’d love to win a copy! Thanks for offering up the chance.
What other running books would you recommend? I just read ‘Born to Run’, which was awesome. If you haven’t read that yet, I’d definitely suggest picking up a copy.
Vieve recently posted..Survival of the Fittest
I would love to read that book!
Holly recently posted..Having a Love Affair….
I’d love to read this book!
Mara @Big Happy Family recently posted..Better late than never … Christmas
I’m with you — running and reading are both on the top of my list of things I love so this book sounds perfect
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jessica recently posted..capability
Always looking for a good book!
Abby @ Have Dental Floss, WIll Travel recently posted..Getting My Ski On
I love running books! Would love a chance to read this, Born to Run was amazing…but that was last year, now I need some new inspiration!!!
I would love to read it!
julie recently posted..All Cached Out
Yes, please! My husband refers to the growing running section as our bookshelves as my ‘running porn’.
I would love to have the book! I’ve really gotten into reading lately. Have you read My LIfe on the Run by Bart Yasso? Funny and good.
me me me!
Christina recently posted..TIRED
Tossing my name into the random.org drawing here.
Jason @ Cook Train Eat Race recently posted..Scientific Selections Of This Weekend’s NFL Games
Just finished Marshall Ulrich’s book. Would love to have this one for my 90 minute train commute daily. Thanks
Todd recently posted..PLEASE WATCH THIS VIDEO
Running & reading are two of my favorite things. I’d love to add this to my collection.
Stacie D recently posted..Catching Up & Falling Down
I’d like to win!
I have been wanting to read this! Hope I win:)
Bobbie recently posted..Zipfizz- Healthy Energy Drink~ Wanna Try It?
I love reading running books or I just plain like to read all kinds of books. Good way to relieve stress.
i love reading…..pick me
feener recently posted..Bone and the new gym
yawn…not interested
Now a single mom working full time (sseing up to 50 of other people’s children a day), coaching after work and then getting in her own workouts…I would read that!
would love a chance to have this book
Haven’t read this one yet, but I’d love too!
I’m an avid reader so I’d love to win, but I think I HAVE to win since my fur baby’s name is Cooper!
Jess @ Blonde Ponytail recently posted..Fueling on the Road vs. Home
I’d love to read this…I need a kick in butt with my running
Tara Burner recently posted..Fitness Saboteurs and How to Crush Them
This looks like a great, fun read! Reading about running really does keep you in the mindset and motivated!
I’ve always seen this book and wanted to pick it up… this is the perfect opportunity. Come on random-number-picker-blog-giveaway-thingy…. PICK ME!
Thanks for the giveaway. Keep running strong!
@PavementRunner recently posted..Time to Vote: 2011 #runchat Blog Awards
Check out my most recent post if you like to read. You can skim it, but I review almost everything I read in the last six or seven months. Maybe you’ll find one that you’d like to read.
And YES! Want to try to win a new book. I’ll be sure to pass it on in a giveaway on my blog if I win it!
Christina recently posted..Book Reviews – Warning, It’s Long!
Always up for a good running related read and with my limited reading time snippets fit well into my schedule.
shelly recently posted..Ignore it
I’d love to win a copy of this book!! Like you, reading is my second love. I just haven’t had much time lately to do both – so running always wins =)
This is on my must read list. Always looking for more inspiration.
Dina @ DinaRuns recently posted..Why Woman Need Fat A Review
A running book i’ve not yet read….. I’d like to
Please enter me. Thanks!
I am just eating up all the information about running that I can recently. I would love to win this book to add to my knowledge.
I would be interested in reading this!
Michel recently posted..come on!
I’d love to read this! Consider me entered.
karen recently posted..Had a shitty day
Sounds like a great read that this running bookworm would love to have and would then share with my running partner, another voracious reader.
I love reading and this sounds like a fun book on one of my favorite subjects!
Michelle @ Running with Attitude recently posted..Thursday Thoughts (aka 3 Things)
Well, you have my interest peaked at the marathon point! I’d sure love a copy!!
Coy recently posted..Pop Tarts…not looking all that bad right now
I have been searching for a good running book. Please enter me in the drawing.
I don’t love reading unless it is a topic that I like, which, running is one of those. Thanks for the give away possibility. It’s funny, cuz I keep all of my runners world magazines and will go back and read the ones from 4-5 years ago, and it seems like new material to read, except for the news and races of course. So I wouldn’t mind having a copy. Thanks again, have a good one, and enjoy your 16 miler on Saturday, right?
Kenley Jones recently posted..WMAP Weight Management Accountability in Process
I’ve looked at this book so many times in the bookstore and always seem to go with another. Now is my time… pick me!
Thanks for the chance to win!
Run with Jess recently posted..3 Things Thursday
I would love to check the book out!!!!
I’d love to read it!
Kate recently posted..A tale of three rides
I’m new (and newly addicted) to running and would love to win this book!
I’d love a copy!
Tricia recently posted..Three Things Thursday
I love reading and especially love running books and this is one I haven’t read yet, I’d love to win!
this book is on my must-read list so i’d love a copy!
Kristy@RunTheLongRoad recently posted..Thursday Thoughts
Yes please! I would love to read this book
Books are my favorite things to receive or by for myself..it is about the only treat I get for myself actually!!
Caroline recently posted..+1
Count me in the giveaway!
Richelle recently posted..Happy Holidays!
this book sounds right up my alley!
Sounds like a god book to read.
Jose recently posted..It’s official!!!
I want a copy!
Gracie recently posted..Even more on body fat percentage
Sounds like the kind of book I can read right now – little bits here and there!
Dianna on Maui recently posted..VIRR Turkey Trot Race Report – 16 miler
Yes please! My nightstand currently houses books on building chicken coops so please rescue me with something more entertaining and interesting!
Tracy recently posted..Caught with my pants down
I love reading about running!!!
Jen recently posted..My Pepper "Spray"
This sounds like a great book! I’d love to check it out.
Vanessa @ Gourmet Runner recently posted..What I Stuff My Bra With : Personality!
Thankyou for the chance to win!!!!
Debby H recently posted..My family
Pick me! Pick me!
shebajc recently posted..Who’s bluffing now?
I could use some inspiration. I too am running Boston.
I love running books expecially if they are interesting like this one but as I live far I leave the chance to win to another blogger.
Have a good week end.
Black Knight recently posted..Blogger Gift Exchange
I’d love to win this book
I’ve heard a lot about it and sadly, have never read a book about running, and I think it’s about time for that to change!!
Have a great weekend!
marissa recently posted..Starkist, HungryGirl and a "gym in the clouds"
I love reading about running – my library has such a bad selection of running books too which stinks. I would love to win this book!
J recently posted..Whole Living Cleanse: Week 2
I’d love a copy! I haven’t read this one yet!
Carrie @ Maine Mom on the Run recently posted..Track Tuesday
I’d love to read this book! I just started training for my first half marathon, so this would be the perfect resource.
Courtney recently posted..Healthy Every Week Challenge: Breakfast Edition
I am currently ADDICTED to running and triathlon books. I seriously can’t get enough!
Looks like a good book.
Christina recently posted..First Follower: Leadership
Sounds like a Great book!
Kendra recently posted..Friday the 13th
Dear random.org,
Pick me, pick me, pick me! I’m the most random person you could ever pick!
Thanks,
Chicken
Chicken recently posted..Baseball Camp Recap
I’d love to win a copy! So good luck to me.
David H. recently posted..12 things
I wanna win it!! I love reading books about running.
Kiley @ DailyVitaminF recently posted..Meet The Little ‘B’ Man!
Yes, would love to win this book!
I would love to win it!
I’d love to read this book… in fact one of my new year’s goals is to read more … this book would put me well on my plan.
I’d love to win a copy! I’ve been mostly reading climbing/mountaineering books lately, so it’d be a great excuse to break out of my rut
Haley @ Climb Run Lift Mom recently posted..Bucket List – Part 1
Reading is slowly becoming my 2nd favorite past time to running. I used to read 3 or 4 books a week but have yet to figure out a way to run and read. I am not a fan of audio books so that’s out.
I would love to combine my two hobbies a read a book about running
Buck Rogers recently posted..Race Report – Race for The Cure 2011 Memphis [Running]
Would love to add this to my new but growing collecting of running books!
Lisa (TurtleLisa) recently posted..Loving how stress-relieving running can be!
I JUST picked this book up yesterday, umm, then put it back down because it’s not in the budget. Boo me… Yay, you for a giveaway!!!
Melissa Kirkham recently posted..Book Review: The Pirate Queen
I’d love to win a copy:)
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I love to read and run. I would love this book.
I’d love to win a copy of this book! Thanks for the giveaway!
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