If you are a runner AND love to read, these five books should be on your bookshelf. From memoirs, to the humorous side of running, to learning how to run despite how hard it can be, these reads are sure to provide some motivation and inspiration for you when you find yourself struggling.

Eat & Run by Scott Jurek

My Life On The Run by Bart Yasso

Running Like A Girl: Notes on Learning To Run by Alexandra Heminsley

The Terrible and Wonderful Reasons Why I Run Long Distances by The Oatmeal’s Matthew Inman

What I Talk About When I Talk About Running by Haruki Murakami

Have you read any of these books? Do you have any others to add to the list?