Sunday, December 14, 2008

Calling all Athletes, Calling all Athletes

Since I never know what to ask for when XMAS time comes around my folks are always pressed for ideas, so I thought maybe some books on cycling or running. Problem is, I don't know if the book is worth it or not. For example, I just finished A RACE LIKE NO OTHER by Liz Robbins about the 2007 NY Marathon which I just ran which was great. Another good one for new and old Boston Marathon runners is called 26.2 MILES TO BOSTON by Michael Connelly. I have FIRST TRIATHLONS by Gail Waesche Kislevitz which is always great and a pleasant and interesting read to me was BOWERMAN and THE MEN OF OREGON by Kenny Moore (a biography about the legendary coach). I'm not looking for "TRAINING" books, but books about individuals and the sport of Triathlon, Cycling and Running.

I think there's a book about the quest to break the 4:00 mile barrier, but not sure if it's worth it. And I'm sure there are some nice books about the Tour de France which are great reads.

SO..........

What are YOUR recommendations???? Leave a comment.
(I'll be sure to let you know what my picks are.)