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Best Women's Running Books - Inspiring Books by Female Runners

Our curated list of the best women's running books, showcasing true stories from inspiring female athletes and adventurers.

Best Womens Running Books by Inspirational Female Runners Trail Kale
Best Womens Running Books by Inspirational Female Runners Trail Kale

There are so many great books about running out there, but what about running books written by female runners? As a prolific reader, I've read many inspiring running books written by ladies (as well as books written by other male and female athletes and adventurers) and have put together a list of the best women's running books, which would make great gifts or just a handy list of reads for you to stock up on if you're interested in reading true stories from inspiring female athletes and adventurers.


Inspiring women's running books by influential female runners

I have curated this list of inspiring running books to focus in particular on influential female runners and authors who are truly seeking to use their position and experience to inspire and encourage other women of all ages, backgrounds and abilities to get involved and realize their potential.

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We interviewed Emelie as part of our Runner Interviews series. Click the link to read the interview: Emelie Forsberg - Runner Interview.


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For more thoughts on how running can help with mental wellbeing, you may find the following posts interesting:


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I also wrote a review of Lizzy Hawker's book on the blog: Lizzy Hawker - Runner Book Review


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Other running and adventure book lists

Check out the following links for more lists of inspiring running and adventure books:

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