Preview

Prime logo Prime members: New to Audible?
Get 2 free audiobooks during trial.
Pick 1 audiobook a month from our unmatched collection.
Listen all you want to thousands of included audiobooks, Originals, and podcasts.
Access exclusive sales and deals.
Premium Plus auto-renews for $14.95/mo after 30 days. Cancel anytime.

Run Forever

By: Amby Burfoot
Narrated by: Chris Ciulla
Try for $0.00

$14.95/month after 30 days. Cancel anytime.

Buy for $19.48

Buy for $19.48

Pay using card ending in
By confirming your purchase, you agree to Audible's Conditions of Use and Amazon's Privacy Notice. Taxes where applicable.

Publisher's summary

In Run Forever, Boston Marathon winner and former Runner's World editor-in-chief Amby Burfoot shares practical advice and wisdom on how to run with greater joy and health for an entire lifetime.

Everyone learns how to run at an early age. It's naturally wired into your body. Yet in recent years, running has become complicated by trendy gadgets and doctrine. With a Boston Marathon win and over 100,000 miles run on his resume, Amby Burfoot steers the sport back to its simple roots in Run Forever. From a warm and welcoming perspective, Burfoot provides clear, actionable guidance to runners of every age and ability level.

Whether you are a beginner runner or experienced marathoner, Run Forever will show you how to motivate yourself, avoid injuries, increase speed and endurance, and reach your goals. Best of all, you'll enjoy optimal health throughout your life.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio.

©2018 Amby Burfoot (P)2018 Hachette Audio
activate_Holiday_promo_in_buybox_DT_T2

Critic reviews

"Amby's book is full of wisdom and practical tips to keep you running healthy. Now, just remember this: It's never too late to start, and it's always too soon to stop." (Walter Bortz, MD, author of Dare to Be 100)

"Run Forever is a great resource for any runner - young or aging. It's brimming with Amby's experience and wisdom. You'll find more than just running advice here. I consider this a guide to living forever." (Dave Watt, executive director, the American Running Association and the American Medical Athletic Association)

"Run Forever has it all, including expert advice on everything from getting started to improving your marathon PR. Plus, Burfoot's smooth prose and smart organization make it easy to find what you're looking for. Some [parts] will make you laugh, others will make you cry, but all will inspire you." (Claire Kowalchik, author of The Complete Book of Running for Women)

What listeners say about Run Forever

Average customer ratings
Overall
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    79
  • 4 Stars
    24
  • 3 Stars
    12
  • 2 Stars
    5
  • 1 Stars
    0
Performance
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    73
  • 4 Stars
    22
  • 3 Stars
    6
  • 2 Stars
    3
  • 1 Stars
    1
Story
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    71
  • 4 Stars
    18
  • 3 Stars
    9
  • 2 Stars
    3
  • 1 Stars
    2

Reviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.

Sort by:
Filter by:
  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

Really Enjoyed the Book

I really enjoyed listening to this book. So much so, I just purchased the Kindle version so I could go back and review my favorite parts. There is a lot of useful and motivating information provided. I didn't really know who the author was (sorry, Mr. Burfoot), but you can be sure that I've done a lot of research and really appreciate his accomplishments. I greatly appreciate his contributions to the Run Forever mindset in writing this book.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

Still Running and Still Injury Free @ 60

Great nuggets of information in this one. I've never been fast so that makes some of the ideas is this book easier to impliment. Even so, many people are always trying to faster and further, including me but I recently just like the fact that I can move forward. I recently cempleted 90 miles of the still elusive to me 100 mile ultra run but I'm getting closer and I will do it. Not fast but I will get it done. Some of the ideas in this book will help me get there. This book will help anyone who listens and impliments the ideas within. RUN ON!

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

Primer for running ( and cycling ) into agedness

Teaches active life while aging. A bit technical on running plans. Good preview into what to expect as we are active.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

1 person found this helpful

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

Great book on running late Inyo life by a legend

This book was an easy and fun listen. It helped my wife recommit to the sport she loves and conquer her first post injury marathon! Great work Amby!

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    4 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    4 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    4 out of 5 stars

good book for rookie runners

best parts were amby's stories about his events (like Boston). touched on lots of little tips concisely. understood them but beginners may miss some.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

1 person found this helpful

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

Great read

Amazing book, amazing information. Really great for beginner runners and advanced runners. I will definitely be reading this again!

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    4 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    1 out of 5 stars

Beginner Book

This is a great beginner book. Unfortunately, I have no idea how someone of his ability put that FSU created Gatorade? Are you kidding me! Wrong school, wrong city, wrong mascot, WRONG WRONG WRONG, how did this get thru everyone? Amby stated he was even involved with the testing of the creation of the product.
THEN, he said dont listen to music while running. ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, I only listen to audible while running, I guess I should not of purchased the book--delete.....

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

5 people found this helpful

  • Overall
    4 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

A truly excellent book, but a content warning (ED)

I absolutely loved this book overall. It was inspiring and had great practical advice I put to use almost immediately. Amby Burfoot is welcoming to all runners, and encourages a self-compassionate approach to running. This book prompts you to think about why you run, and to try your best but be gentle with yourself.

I completely understand that many people come to running with weight loss goals, and that being overweight/obese puts more stress on your joints, etc. However, if you have struggled with disordered eating or body image issues, this may not be the book for you. Burfoot includes advice chapters like "No post-run snacking" and "Lose 10 pounds," and includes descriptions of how easy it is to eat more kcals than you burn during a run, and a calculation for how much slower each pound of body weight makes you. Disordered eating and restriction are quite common among runners, and this advice may be harmful to this group. If you'd still like to read it, skip Burfoot's "Nutrition" chapter, and the couple sub-chapters regarding food and body weight.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

Must listen book!!

A real book about running for everyone from a man who knows a thing or two about it. best book I've listened to about running by far.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    4 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    4 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

Run for life

I have read many books about running, those is sober and encouraging great auditions
Love it

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!