Sub 4:00 by Chris Lear. From the author of Running With the Buffaloes. An inside look at the pressure's of being a colliegate and world class middle distance runner. It will motivate you to run. (staff favorite)

Run with the Champions by Marc Bloom. 50 short biographies of America's finest runners. From Jim Spivey to Suzy Favor-Hamiltion. A great source for world class workouts.

Staying the Course: A Runner's Toughest Race by Dick Beardsley. An indepth look at Dick Beardsley's life; from the "Duel in the Sun" to his drug addiction.

Running 101 by Joe Henderson. Everything the beginning runner needs to know.

Road Racing or Seriuos Runners by Pete Pfitzinger. Covers the physiology of running and how to peak for a big race.

On the Run by Grete Waitz. The book for the busy runner. Tips on how to maintain a healthy fitness level while balancing a heavy work and life load.

Marathon Training by Joe Henderson. "The Proven 100-Day Program for Success."

Smart Running by Hal Higdon. A great read for the busy person who wants to train and stay healthy.

Bannister and Beyond by Jim Denison. Covers the mystique of the mile. Athlete profiles from Bannister to University of Illinois standout Marko Koers.

First Marathons by Gail Kislevitz. From running nuns to Kenyans this book is a great read about everyday runners taking on the challenges of the marathon.

The Spirit of the Marathon by Gail Kislevitz. More inspiring stoires from Anne Marie Lauck to Richard Friedrichsen, who entered his first marathon at the age of 53!

Running Through the Wall by Neal Jamison. So you think the wall is at 20 miles? Guess again. "I'm 95 miles into a 100-miler, it's over 100 degrees out, my legs are shot, I'm a few scant minutes ahead of Ann and Gabriel, and my pacer is stopped dead in the trail for fear of a skunk?"

Women Runners by Irene Reti. For women only.

The Runner and the Path by Dean Ottati. The meaning of life.

These books are all a part of the Universal Sole Library.

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