Reddit reviews Why We Run: A Natural History

have you read Why We Run?

if you're curious whether running is paleo, this video will answer your question. as we learn in books like this, people have been doing this for a couple million years.

usually when paleo-types knock endurance sports, they're referring to marathons or ironman comps. personally i suspect much of the problems people who compete in events like these have are from how they train and not just the volume of training; there's a difference in running 26.2 miles, and running 26.2 miles at 85% VO2 max, which places much more stress on the body. also running is more stressful if, well, you haven't spent your while life running.

as for training on a high fat diet, this series of posts is an excellent start: http://thatpaleoguy.com/2010/09/15/high-fat-diets-for-cyclists-part-one-of-six/

http://www.amazon.com/Why-We-Run-Natural-History/dp/0060958707 for the US redditors

Dean K has elevated the profile of ultra running as a sport but he is a little disingenuous when he talks about his accomplishments. He is a very good self promoter, I'll give him that. Plus he's been able to make a living as an above average runner which is to be commended.

I haven't read 50 50 but I would recommend Why we run (formerly Racing the Antelope). I think the mix of natural science and ultra running would appeal to reddit users.

http://www.amazon.de/Why-We-Run-Natural-History/dp/0060958707

This book is concernd with this topic. great read.

Kings of the Road

Running for My Life

Why We Run

A Life Without Limits Chrissy Wellington is a triathlete but I think this fits.

Jessica Ennis: Unbelievable Jessica Ennis is a heptathlete so not strictly running.

Today We Die a Little Emil Zatopek, the Czech Locomotive. Who else can pull off the distance triple (5,000 - 10,000 - Marathon) in one Olympic games while setting records in each event?