Böcker om löpning

Böcker om löpning som kan ge inspiration och motivation till din löpträning. Här har vi samlat böckerna som går all in på löpningen från A till Ö. En del handlar om generell löpträning medan andra är biografier om personerna som springer för livet. Lite längre ner på sidan avslöjar vi våra tre favoriter bland löparböcker.

Populära och bra böcker om löpning

  • Extrem löpning : Ultra, trail och skyrunning

    Att springa, fort och långt, handlar om att göra en resa, - oavsett om ditt äventyr utspelar sig på vindlande spår längs bergstoppar, i intensiv ökenhetta, utmed steniga stigar, eller bara på din vanliga runda. Ultralöpning pressar ben, hjärta, lungor och inte minst viljestyrka till det yttersta. Ian Corless har rest runt jorden för att dokumentera de fantastiska banorna och den oerhörda skönheten i världens mest ikoniska ultralopp. Den intensiva, fysiska sporten skildras i en samling otroliga fotografier - från den svåra och tekniskt utmanande banan genom Grand Canyon till de snötäckta bergstopparna i Dolomiterna. Varje lopp presenteras med kartor och fakta, och bokens slående vackra bilder fångar tävlingarnas action och drama - och de män och kvinnor som deltar och presterar. Dessutom innehåller boken exklusiva intervjuer med legender inom ultralöpning som Kilian Jornet, som även skrivit förord till boken, Anton Krupicka och svenska Emelie Forsberg. Sportens stjärnor berättar om de
  • Effektiv löpteknik

    Förbättra din löpteknik med tips och övningar från landslagslöparen Lilian Magnusson. Med hjälp av det här materialet får du hjälp att utveckla, förbättra och effektivisera löpningen. Övningarna är väldigt flexibla. De kan genomföras överal...
  • Run-Walk-Run Method

    Jeff Galloways injury-free marathon training program has helped hundreds of thousands of runners of all abilities. His training schedules have inspired the second wave of marathoners who follow the Galloway RUN-WALK-RUN, low mileage, three-day sug...
  • Running: Cheaper Than Therapy

    A witty and expertly compiled compendium of running wisdom and humour. From a short jog that lifts your mood to the closing stages of a marathon when you feel physically exhausted but emotionally invincible all at once, running delivers every time...

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  • Run!

    'Running with Karnazes is like setting up one's easel next to Monet or Picasso.' The New York Times In his follow-up to the bestselling Ultramarathon Man, Dean Karnazes is back with more mind-blowing tales of how he pushes his mind and body to lim...
  • Ultramarathon Mom

    With condemning, yet humorous, comments, Holly Zimmermann, mother of four young children, endeavors to take on some of the world's most difficult and dangerous foot races. A grueling 257-kilometer ultramarathon through the Sahara Desert, written i...
  • Why We Run

    Everyone can run. Whether it is a jog around the park on a Sunday morning, or lining up with 40,000 other people at the start of the London Marathon, all it requires is a pair of trainers and the open road. But where does that road lead and why do...
  • Big Book of Endurance Training and Racing

    Are you a triathlete, runner, cyclist, swimmer, cross-country skier? Learn how to stay healthy, achieve optimal athletic potential, and be injury-free.Dr. Philip Maffetone's approach to endurance offers a truly ';individualized' outlook and unique...
  • Meditations from the Breakdown Lane

    In the summer of 1980, 34-year-old Jim Shapiro laced his shoes, checked the weather, and started off on a 3,000-mile run across America.  It was a minimalist adventure: from Dillon Beach, California to Central Park in New York, h...
  • Ultramarathon Man

    Ultramarathon Man is the story of where it all began for Dean Karnazes: the mind-boggling adventures of his nonstop treks through the shoe-melting inferno of Death Valley, the lung-freezing ferocity of the South Pole, and the awe-inspiring beauty ...
  • Run Strong, Stay Hungry

    In Run Strong, Stay Hungry, running journalist Jonathan Beverly reveals the secrets of veteran racers who are still racing fast and loving the sport decades after they got their start. Beverly collects the habits and mindsets of more than 50 runne...
  • One Track Mind

    'A wonderful read...I highly recommend it' - Adharanand Finn, author of Running with the Kenyans. When Michael Stocks stands at the starting line of a 24-hour race on an athletics track in South London, it is noon and rain is beg...
  • 401

    RUNNING AWARDS 2019 TOP BOOK The story of Ben Smith, who decided to run 401 marathons in 401 days. People thought he was mad, until they heard his story, then they began to understand. Having endured years of bullying as a child, Ben tried to take...
  • Essential Sheehan

    Runners and readers whose connections to the sport date back to the 1970s surely remember Dr. George Sheehan, the New Jersey cardiologist and writer whose unique approach to the joy of exercise helped spark America's fitness boom. As a columnist f...
  • Runner

    This is the complete story of long-distance runner Lizzy Hawkers journey from a school girl running the streets of London to a world record-breaking athlete racing on mountains. Scared witless and surrounded by a sea of people, Lizzy Hawker stands...
  • Löparens hjärta

    "Läst Löparens hjärta av Markus Torgeby. Inser att jag lever helt fel men för sent är det först när det är för sent." Bodil Malmsten "Den vackraste bok jag läst." Rune Larsson, ultradistanslöpare Ma...
  • The Lure of Long Distances

    Robin Harvie was a fairly ordinary runner. He ran his first marathon after a bet. Then he found that although he couldn't run fast, he could run long distances- very long. A casual hobby turned into a 120-miles-a-week obsession, and a tra...
  • Where the Road Ends

    Every year, countless runners, endurance athletes, and outdoor enthusiasts discover the sport of trail running. Whether they run for peace of mind, appreciation of nature, or competition, they find a sport unlike any other. Where the Road Ends: A ...
  • A Midlife Cyclist

    'Inspiring... proves anything is possible if you just believe and give it a go' Sun 'Masses of heart... frank and funny' Melanie Sykes 'Gritty and glorious' Ruth Field 'Thrillingly hon...
  • The Complete Book Of Running For Women

    It's the simplest, fastest, most accessible way to fitness and more women than ever are discovering its unique benefits - the stress relief, weight management, endurance, and self esteem. You don't need a partner, equipment, or e...
  • Coasting

    Longlisted for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award 2021 Running away from your problems doesn t solve anything but sometimes it s more fun than dealing with them Elise was spending a lot of time crying on buses. She had just graduated f...
  • The Competitive Runner's Handbook

    In this completely revised and expanded edition of the must-have runner's reference book Bob Glover and Shelly-Ann Florence Glover outline everything you need to train successfully. From the official training program for the New York City Marathon...
  • Lost Art of Running

    'Heads up here's how to run like a pro' - The Times'A fascinating book' - Adharanand Finn, author of Running With the Kenyans'I'm convinced that Shane's insights were were instrumental in me winning the Marathon des Sables for a second time' - Eli...
  • Finding Ultra, Revised and Updated Edition

    An incredible but true account of achieving one of the most awe-inspiring midlife physical transformations everOn the night before he was to turn forty, Rich Roll experienced a chilling glimpse of his future. Nearly fifty pounds overweight and una...
  • Never Missed

    What started as a hobby quickly became a life’s passion and a legacy for Mark Covert, holder of the second-longest running streak in history. Join Mark as he shares stories from the roads and trails he ran to cover an astonishin...
  • We Can't Run Away From This

    What if running in beautiful places was paradoxically contributing to the destruction of those precious environments and causing irreversible global harm to people and animals too? In We Cant Run Away From This, ultrarunner Damian Hall examines th...
  • The Perfect Run

    'The Perfect Run is sure to increase your appreciation and enjoyment on the run, and that's a big payback' Runner's World The "perfect" run, when you are in a full flow and feeling totally unst...
  • A Runner's High

    Dean Karnazes has pushed his body and mind to inconceivable limits, from running in the shoe-melting heat of Death Valley to the lung-freezing cold of the South Pole. He's raced and competed across the globe and once ran 50 marathons, in ...
  • Born to Run 2: The Ultimate Training Guide

    'Invaluable' - WATERSTONES BEST SPORTS BOOKS OF 2022'Born to Run 2 is a must read for every runner out there' Rich Roll'Amazing, really incredibly inspiring book' Joe Wicks on Born to RunBorn to Run's Chris McDougall and long-time running coach Er...
  • Mental Training for Ultrarunning

    Its no secret that if you plan to run in the toughest endurance races, you need to physically prepare for the extreme demands you will be subjecting your body to. But successful runners will be quick to note that physical preparation is only part ...
  • Spring mer : bli en bättre löpare

    Spring Mer är en bok för dig som vill bli en snabbare, effektivare och bättre löpare. Boken är en omskrivning och uppdatering av boken Spring som släpptes redan våren 2019. Spring Mer är drygt dubbelt så lång som den förra boken och innehåller bla...
  • Styrka snabbhet : teknik och träning för sprinterlöpning och längdhopp. : dessutom presenteras en ny typ av styrketräning, som kallas Powersprint® :

    Denna sammanställning av fakta i bokens inledande del är avsedd som ett bidrag till samlad kunskap om begreppet Styrka och snabbhet. Först behandlas snabbhet ur ett allmänt perspektiv, med olika styrkebegrepp, träningsprinciper, planering samt övningsförråd, som också kan läsas separat. Därefter omfattar boken främst sprinterlöpningens teknik och träning men dessutom längdhopp. Ett avsnitt dokumenterar svenske elitsprintern Henrik Olaussons erfarenhet från sprinterträning i Houston, USA under ledning av Tom Tellez (tränare, för Carl Lewis). Efterföljande sammanfattning av sprintertekniken med hjälp av ett flertal biomekaniska studier, dokumenterar en idealteknikmodell. Detta leder slutligen fram till att författaren föreslår en ny specifik styrketräning för snabbhet - Powersprint®. Boken är nu 2021 omfattande bearbetad och uppdaterad på det senaste kunskapen om sprintelöpninens teknik och träning. En manual beskriver bl.a nu detaljerat hur man använder Powersprintmaskinen.
  • How to Run a Marathon

    Ever been tempted to try a marathon? Maybe youve just started running, perhaps youre gaining confidence, or are you already well on your way to conquering the iconic distance? Whatever stage youre at on your journey, join marathon man Vassos Alexa...
  • Out Of Thin Air

    'Full of wonderful insights and lessons from a world where the ability to run is viewed as something almost mysterious and magical.' Adharanand Finn, author of Running with the Kenyans 'Ethiopia is a place where I have been told that e...
  • Master the Marathon

    'A must-have for any woman targeting the distance' Runner's World Master the Marathon is a comprehensive guide to marathon training for women at all levels of running - beginner, intermediate and advanced. Packed with ti...
  • Runner's World Your Best Stride

    Most books on running form revolve around the premise that there is an ideal form all runners should try to achieve. These books explain how that form should look and how runners can work to emulate it as closely as possible. Research and experien...
  • Running Like a Girl

    _____________________________ 'If you've ever wept, "Why Do I Want To Run?", your answer is here.' CAITLIN MORAN Alexandra Heminsley had high hopes: the arse of an athlete, the waist of a supermodel, th...
  • Born to run : jakten på löpningens själ

    Löpning har på några år blivit Sveriges bredaste folkrörelse - de stora loppen drar idag nästan 500 000 startande. Christopher McDougalls internationella bästsäljare besvarar frågan alla löpare förr eller senare ställer sig: Varför springer jag? I...
  • Running Beyond Limits

    Andrew Murray has been running since 2005 when he realised that it might be a good way to see a bit of the world. Since then he has been placed first overall in races in the Arctic, the Sahara, Outer Mongolia and the jungle, amongst others. But in...
  • Today We Die a Little

    LONGLISTED FOR THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD SHORTLISTED FOR THE CROSS SPORTS BOOK AWARDS BIOGRAPHY OF THE YEAR The definitive biography of one of the greatest, most extraordinary runners and Olympic heroes of all time, from the a...
  • The Stubborn Scotsman

    This is the running biography of Donald (Don) Ritchie, who excelled in ultra distance (beyond the marathon) running during the 1970''s to the 1990''s.
  • Mindful Running

    'A must-read for anyone looking to improve performance and add richer meaning to the sport, activity and art of running.' Dean Karnazes, ultra-marathoner and New York Times bestselling author Discover how mindfulness can enhance ...
  • The Perfect Distance

    The definitive, fully authorised story of the record-breaking rivalry between London Olympics organiser Sebastian Coe and Steve Ovett. Steve Ovett and Sebastian Coe presided over the golden era of British athletics. Between them they won three Oly...
  • The Lost Art of Running

    'Heads up heres how to run like a pro' - The Times 'A fascinating book' - Adharanand Finn, author of Running With the Kenyans 'I'm convinced that Shane's insights were were instrumenta...
  • Running Free

    Shortlisted for the 2015 Thwaites Wainwright prize for nature writing Richard Askwith wanted more. Not convinced running had to be all about pounding pavements, buying fancy kit and racking up extreme challenges, he looked for ways to liberate him...
  • Hal Higdon's Half Marathon Training

    As contributing editor of the US edition of Runners' World and best-selling author, Hal Higdon has helped countless runners achieve their distance goals. Now, he's created the definitive guide on today's most popular dis...
  • Slow Jogging

    Running is Americas most popular participatory sport, yet more than half of those who identify as runners get injured every year. Falling prey to injuries from overtraining, faulty form, poor eating, and improper footwear, many runners eventually,...
  • Beyond Impossible

    When Mimi first started jogging on a treadmill as an unfit 36-year-old mother-of-three, she never imagined she would go on to become a World-Record-breaking ultrarunner. After coming to terms with the anorexia that had impacted her life from a you...
  • Running For Dummies

    Running For Dummies is for everyone with a desire to run. If youre a reforming couch potato, it helps ease you into a healthier lifestyle. If you have Olympic aspirations, take a look at different ways to improve your training. This easy-to-unders...
  • Outrunning the Demons

    THE RUNNING AWARDS BEST CHRISTMAS BOOK an inspiring collection of stories about runners who have run through unimaginable adversity to find perspective, resolution and ultimately peace, within themselves and with the universe. - Dean Karnazes a re...
  • ENDURE EA

    ?This book is AMAZING!? ? MALCOLM GLADWELL?If you want to gain insight into the mind of great athletes, adventurers, and peak performers then prepare to be enthralled by Alex Hutchinson?s Endure.? ? BEAR GRYLLSHow high or far or fast can humans go...
  • Don't Stop Me Now

    This is a celebration of running, and what lots of us think about when we run. Part escape, part self-discovery, part therapy, part fitness. Part simple childlike joy of running when you could be walking. Vassos Alexander shares the highs and lows...

Våra 3 favoriter av löparböcker

Det finns några böcker som sticker ut och som fångat intresset kring löpningen lite extra. Vi vill lyfta fram dessa tre då vi tycker de är bra löparböcker att läsa en eller flera gånger. Böckerna som tillför en extra dimension kring löpning som en livsstil.

Born to Run, löparbok av Christopher McDougall

Born to Run, bok av Christopher McDougall

Nästan alla inbitna löpare man pratar med nämner denna kultförklarade bok. Den handlar om den mexikanska indianstammen Tarahumara som beskrivs som det löpande folket. I Copper Canyons tar de sig fram på sina tunna sandaler i oländig terräng mil efter mil.

I boken får man följa flera kända karaktärer inom ultralöpning som till exempel Scott Jurek. Micah True (aka Caballo Blanco) är amerikanen som bosatte sig i Mexico och föll för löparkulturen hos Tarahumaras. Han organiserar ett lopp 2003 (Copper Canyon Ultra Marathon) och det är bland annat det loppet som man får följa i Born to Run.

Eat and Run, av Scott Jurek

Eat and Run, bok av Scott Jurek

En rent subjektiv känsla är att antalet vegetarianer och veganer är större bland trail och ultralöpare än i övriga samhället. Kanske är det för att den levande legenden inom sporten, Scott Jurek, har lyft fram vegansk kosthållning som en nyckelfaktor för träning och återhämtning.

Eat and Run är en av hans böcker och handlar om hans löpning och kost. Det finns en del recept också i boken även om det mesta är skrivet som en biografi över hans löparliv.

Löparglädje - en liten bok om löpning av Rune Larsson

Löparglädje, bok om löpning av Rune Larsson

Rune Larsson är lite av svenska ultralöpningsvärldens pappa. Han har i sin lilla bok om löpning sammanfattat hur han ser glädjen i löpningen och hur man kan träna för att behålla den livet ut.

På Rune Larssons meritlista finns bland annat tre segrar i det ultralånga loppet Spartathlon som går över 246 kilometer. Som lite kuriosa kan vi även nämna att Rune har rott över Atlanten och sprungit tvärs över hela USA. Du kan köpa boken här.