Our review of : Born to Run

Barbarian Days is a surfing memoir by William Finnegan. The book tells the story of Finnegan’s lifelong passion for surfing and his adventures in some of the world’s most treacherous waves. Along with recounting his own experiences, Finnegan offers insights into the history and culture of surfing, and highlights the challenges faced by surfers today [...]

Moneyball is a book by Michael Lewis that tells the story of how Billy Beane, general manager of the Oakland Athletics, turned to statistics and analysis to build one of baseball’s most successful teams on a limited budget. For who is this book for ? This book is for people who love sports and want [...]

In Legacy, sports journalist James Kerr offers an insightful look at the astonishing success of the All Blacks—the New Zealand national rugby team who have won the World Cup three times. Drawing on interviews with players and coaches as well as years of firsthand observation, Kerr explores how the team’s culture of dedication and humility [...]

“American Buffalo: In Search of a Lost Icon” is an autobiography by outdoorsman Steven Rinella. The book tells the story of Rinella’s obsession with hunting the buffalo, and his journey to track one down in the wilds of America. Along the way, Rinella recounts tales of other hunters who have sought out this elusive prey, [...]

In Eleven Rings, Phil Jackson – head coach of the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers, and one of the most successful coaches in professional basketball history – reveals his revolutionary approach to coaching that has transformed players’ lives and led teams to multiple championships. Drawing on experiences from more than thirty years of coaching [...]

This book is a guide to the modern fundamentals of golf, written by Ben Hogan. It covers everything from grip and stance to swing plane and club head speed. This is an essential read for any golfer looking to improve their game. For who is this book for ? This book is for any golfer [...]

The Inner Game of Tennis is a classic guide to the mental side of peak performance. Written by W. Timothy Gallwey, the book aims to help readers improve their tennis game using simple yet effective techniques derived from psychology and Zen philosophy. For who is this book for ? The Inner Game of Tennis is [...]

Playmakers is a tell-all book by sports journalist Mike Florio that takes readers behind the scenes of the NFL. Florio offers an insider’s view into how the league really operates, including its business practices and inner workings. He also provides his expert analysis on key issues affecting the sport, from player safety to labor disputes. [...]

“Unbroken” is the extraordinary story of Louis Zamperini, a World War II hero who faced impossible odds and survived. Laura Hillenbrand tells Zamperini’s tale with incredible detail and depth, painting an indelible portrait of a man whose courage and determination was unparalleled. Readers will be transfixed by this harrowing journey to the darkest depths of [...]

Charles Oakley has never been one to shy away from a physical challenge. The former NBA player was known as one of the most ferocious competitors in the league, and he paid no attention to personal boundaries when it came to winning. In “The Last Enforcer”, Oakley tells all about his outrageous experiences during his [...]

Endure is a book about the science of human performance. It explores the mind-body connection and how it can be used to improve physical activity. The author, Alex Hutchinson, is a journalist who has covered running and endurance sports for many years. In this book, he draws on his own personal experiences as well as [...]

Finding Ultra is the incredible story of one man’s journey from out-of-shape desk jockey to endurance athlete and world-class ultrarunner. Author Rich Roll details every step of his transformation, revealing that anyone can achieve peak physical condition—no matter their age or fitness level—by eating a plant-based diet, committing to an intensive training regimen, and discovering [...]