Benjamin Franklin by Walter Isaacson
Posted by George Parker onWalter Isaacson’s biography Benjamin Franklin. An American Life is critically claimed as one of the best on Franklin. Having just finished, I can see why. At over 400 pages, it is a long book like most encompassing...
Running Man by Charlie Engle
Posted by George Parker onHere’s a book that will make your life seem boring. This week I finished the Running Man by Charlie Engle. This book is a memoir about the life of Charlie Engle – and what a...
Can't Hurt Me by David Goggins
Posted by George Parker onStay Hard! Merry Christmas! If you know anything about David Goggins, then you know what I’m talk about it. If not, then get ready to meet a man who could change your life. Can’t Hurt...
Today We Die a Little!
Posted by George Parker onToday We Die a Little by Richard Askwith is the biography of Emil Zatopek. The book is subtitled The Greatest Olympic Runner of All Time, which is conveniently a good synopsis of its contents. Emil...
Like Father. Like Son. My story on running, coaching, and parenting.
Posted by George Parker onI finished reading Like Father, Like Son. My story on running, coaching, and parenting by Matthew Centrowitz (Sr.). It’s a great book. But, don’t expect flowing prose and vivid sentences of filled with imagery. Matthew...
Bowerman and The Men of Oregon by Kenny Moore
Posted by George Parker onMy uncle passed away yesterday. It was tragic, too soon, and unfair. He was a good man who lived a good life --- and I, my wife, and my boys will celebrate him as such....
The Perfect Mile by Neal Bascomb
Posted by George Parker onHistories and biographies (not autobiographies) are my favorite genre of books. The PERFECT MILE by Neal Bascomb recounts the 1950's epic chase across 3 continents by 3 remarkable runners of the once presumed impossible 4...
Marathon Monks of Mt. Hiei
Posted by George Parker onThere's a lot of way to find new books to read. In today's world, AMAZON.com does a great job suggesting new titles for you based on your past searches. But, sometimes its fun to find books...
Eat & Run by Scott Jurek
Posted by George Parker onIn the world of ultrarunning, Scott Jurek is the man. He's competed and won the classic ultra races in the sport --- some with multiple consecutive victories. And, he's done this all as a vegan,...
Ultramarathon Man - Confessions of an All-Night Runner
Posted by George Parker onWhen it comes to running, Dean Karnazes is a legend - especially in the world of ultrarunning. Dean's autobiography, Ultramarathon Man - Confessions of an All-Night Runner, is on its surface an account of epic and...