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The Secret Race
by Tyler Hamilton • 2012
EPO, blood bags, and the code of silence: inside the Tour de France's doping underworld.
4.39
19k+
The Secret Race Summary
The Secret Race 91%
EPO, blood bags, and the code of silence: inside the Tour de France's doping underworld.
by Tyler Hamilton 2012
4.39
19k+ ratings
Anabolics
by William Llewellyn • 2008
Every anabolic steroid is a key. The cellular lock has never changed.
4.31
185
Anabolics Summary
Anabolics 89%
Every anabolic steroid is a key. The cellular lock has never changed.
by William Llewellyn 2008
4.31
185 ratings
Chris Hoy
by Chris Hoy • 2009
Olympic gold at 32, years after the graphs said he would peak. The margin was never physical.
4.10
367
Chris Hoy Summary
Chris Hoy 88%
Olympic gold at 32, years after the graphs said he would peak. The margin was never physical.
by Chris Hoy 2009
4.10
367 ratings
The Perfection Point
by John Brenkus • 2010
Physics sets a ceiling on every sport. The absolute fastest 100m sprint possible: 8.99 seconds.
3.59
196
The Perfection Point Summary
The Perfection Point 88%
Physics sets a ceiling on every sport. The absolute fastest 100m sprint possible: 8.99 seconds.
by John Brenkus 2010
3.59
196 ratings
Death of a Racehorse
by Katie Bo Lillis • 2025
When 42 horses died at one track in six months, the FBI was already listening.
4.09
186
Death of a Racehorse Summary
Death of a Racehorse 88%
When 42 horses died at one track in six months, the FBI was already listening.
by Katie Bo Lillis 2025
4.09
186 ratings
Beyond Training
by Ben Greenfield • 2014
Your training ages you. The balance, recovery, diet system for a durable body and lifelong fitness.
3.83
1k+
Beyond Training Summary
Beyond Training 88%
Your training ages you. The balance, recovery, diet system for a durable body and lifelong fitness.
by Ben Greenfield 2014
3.83
1k+ ratings
Ask a Pro
by Phil Gaimon • 2017
What if you trained like an animal and got paid in free bikes and hotel sandwiches?
4.05
683
Ask a Pro Summary
Ask a Pro 87%
What if you trained like an animal and got paid in free bikes and hotel sandwiches?
by Phil Gaimon 2017
4.05
683 ratings
High Performance Rowing
by John McArthur • 1997
The rowing coach's system for speed: what to fix, when to fix it, and the data to prove it.
3.83
42
High Performance Rowing Summary
High Performance Rowing 87%
The rowing coach's system for speed: what to fix, when to fix it, and the data to prove it.
by John McArthur 1997
3.83
42 ratings
You Are an Ironman
by Jacques Steinberg • 2011
Six amateurs. One 140.6-mile race. The finish-line words that make every sacrifice worth it.
3.84
2k+
You Are an Ironman Summary
You Are an Ironman 87%
Six amateurs. One 140.6-mile race. The finish-line words that make every sacrifice worth it.
by Jacques Steinberg 2011
3.84
2k+ ratings
Hendo
by Dan Henderson • 2023
Olympic wrestling paid nothing, so he fought: MMA's first double champion, clean in a dirty sport.
4.10
90
Hendo Summary
Hendo 87%
Olympic wrestling paid nothing, so he fought: MMA's first double champion, clean in a dirty sport.
by Dan Henderson 2023
4.10
90 ratings
The Triathlete's Training Bible
by Joe Friel • 1998
A complete triathlon training system: how to periodize your year so you peak on race day.
4.17
3k+
The Triathlete's Training Bible Summary
The Triathlete's Training Bible 87%
A complete triathlon training system: how to periodize your year so you peak on race day.
by Joe Friel 1998
4.17
3k+ ratings
The Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Performance
by Jeff S. Volek • 2012
Your body holds 40,000 calories of fuel. A low-carb switch unlocks it, leaving bonking behind.
4.23
2k+
The Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Performance Summary
The Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Performance 87%
Your body holds 40,000 calories of fuel. A low-carb switch unlocks it, leaving bonking behind.
by Jeff S. Volek 2012
4.23
2k+ ratings
Every Second Counts
by Lance Armstrong • 2003
Cancer nearly killed him, then gave him the mindset to win the Tour de France.
3.53
5k+
Every Second Counts Summary
Every Second Counts 87%
Cancer nearly killed him, then gave him the mindset to win the Tour de France.
by Lance Armstrong 2003
3.53
5k+ ratings
Choosing to Run
by Des Linden • 2023
She lost Boston by two seconds. Then a nor'easter gave her one more shot at victory.
4.24
13k+
Choosing to Run Summary
Choosing to Run 87%
She lost Boston by two seconds. Then a nor'easter gave her one more shot at victory.
by Des Linden 2023
4.24
13k+ ratings
Ride Your Way Lean
by Selene Yeager • 2010
A bike-based weight loss plan that works: intervals, fueling, and habits, not just steady miles.
3.82
353
Ride Your Way Lean Summary
Ride Your Way Lean 87%
A bike-based weight loss plan that works: intervals, fueling, and habits, not just steady miles.
by Selene Yeager 2010
3.82
353 ratings
The Flying Scotsman
by Graeme Obree • 2003
A world-record bike from washing machine parts, and a mind determined to destroy its owner.
4.17
677
The Flying Scotsman Summary
The Flying Scotsman 87%
A world-record bike from washing machine parts, and a mind determined to destroy its owner.
by Graeme Obree 2003
4.17
677 ratings
Peak
by Marc Bubbs • 2019
Fix sleep, food, and stress before marginal gains. A biological blueprint for athletic longevity.
4.15
786
Peak Summary
Peak 87%
Fix sleep, food, and stress before marginal gains. A biological blueprint for athletic longevity.
by Marc Bubbs 2019
4.15
786 ratings
Endure
by Alex Hutchinson • 2018
Your body can go further than your brain will allow. The science of overriding that veto.
4.12
20k+
Endure Summary
Endure 86%
Your body can go further than your brain will allow. The science of overriding that veto.
by Alex Hutchinson 2018
4.12
20k+ ratings
The Sports Gene
by David Epstein • 2013
Why Kenyans dominate marathons and Jamaicans sprints: the genes and culture that build champions.
4.20
17k+
The Sports Gene Summary
The Sports Gene 86%
Why Kenyans dominate marathons and Jamaicans sprints: the genes and culture that build champions.
by David Epstein 2013
4.20
17k+ ratings
The Oxygen Advantage
by Patrick McKeown • 2015
Breathe less to get more oxygen: a simple test and nasal techniques boost endurance, burn fat.
4.02
5k+
The Oxygen Advantage Summary
The Oxygen Advantage 86%
Breathe less to get more oxygen: a simple test and nasal techniques boost endurance, burn fat.
by Patrick McKeown 2015
4.02
5k+ ratings
80/20 Running
by Matt Fitzgerald • 2014
Easy miles build fast races. The training formula that cuts 5K times by seven percent.
3.94
7k+
80/20 Running Summary
80/20 Running 86%
Easy miles build fast races. The training formula that cuts 5K times by seven percent.
by Matt Fitzgerald 2014
3.94
7k+ ratings
Science of Running
by Chris Napier • 2020
Injury starts with your mechanics. The form, strength, and fueling fixes that keep runners moving.
4.22
786
Science of Running Summary
Science of Running 86%
Injury starts with your mechanics. The form, strength, and fueling fixes that keep runners moving.
by Chris Napier 2020
4.22
786 ratings
FITNESS CONFIDENTIAL
by Vinnie Tortorich • 2013
A veteran trainer's blunt rule for clients who've tried everything: no sugar, no grains.
3.90
2k+
FITNESS CONFIDENTIAL Summary
FITNESS CONFIDENTIAL 86%
A veteran trainer's blunt rule for clients who've tried everything: no sugar, no grains.
by Vinnie Tortorich 2013
3.90
2k+ ratings
Serve to Win
by Novak Djokovic • 2013
Two weeks without gluten and dairy: the elimination test that rescued a tennis champion's career.
3.90
4k+
Serve to Win Summary
Serve to Win 86%
Two weeks without gluten and dairy: the elimination test that rescued a tennis champion's career.
by Novak Djokovic 2013
3.90
4k+ ratings
Primal Endurance
by Mark Sisson • 2016
The low-intensity, high-fat method that turns endurance athletes into fat-burning engines.
4.01
989
Primal Endurance Summary
Primal Endurance 86%
The low-intensity, high-fat method that turns endurance athletes into fat-burning engines.
by Mark Sisson 2016
4.01
989 ratings
Build Your Running Body
by Melissa Breyer • 2014
Your muscles adapt in weeks; your tendons take months. Train the full system or stay sidelined.
4.19
826
Build Your Running Body Summary
Build Your Running Body 86%
Your muscles adapt in weeks; your tendons take months. Train the full system or stay sidelined.
by Melissa Breyer 2014
4.19
826 ratings
How Bad Do You Want It? Mastering the Psychology of Mind over Muscle
by Matt Fitzgerald • 2015
You don't bonk because your tank is empty. You bonk because your brain says stop.
4.08
7k+
How Bad Do You Want It? Mastering the Psychology of Mind over Muscle Summary
How Bad Do You Want It? Mastering the Psychology of Mind over Muscle 86%
You don't bonk because your tank is empty. You bonk because your brain says stop.
by Matt Fitzgerald 2015
4.08
7k+ ratings
Running
by Jean Echenoz • 2009
A Czech runner's brutal, self-made training made him an Olympic legend and a secret police target.
3.81
3k+
Running Summary
Running 86%
A Czech runner's brutal, self-made training made him an Olympic legend and a secret police target.
by Jean Echenoz 2009
3.81
3k+ ratings
Daniels' Running Formula
by Jack Daniels • 1998
Your race time yields a single number. That number sets every training pace, no guesswork.
4.25
5k+
Daniels' Running Formula Summary
Daniels' Running Formula 86%
Your race time yields a single number. That number sets every training pace, no guesswork.
by Jack Daniels 1998
4.25
5k+ ratings
Scientific Principles of Strength Training
by Mike Israetel • 2015
The physiological laws that determine whether your training builds strength or just wears you down.
4.53
303
Scientific Principles of Strength Training Summary
Scientific Principles of Strength Training 86%
The physiological laws that determine whether your training builds strength or just wears you down.
by Mike Israetel 2015
4.53
303 ratings
Jump Attack
by Tim S. Grover • 2000
Train for the fourth quarter, not just a gym max: the 90-day explosive-power protocol.
4.12
364
Jump Attack Summary
Jump Attack 86%
Train for the fourth quarter, not just a gym max: the 90-day explosive-power protocol.
by Tim S. Grover 2000
4.12
364 ratings
Off the Deep End
by W. Hodding Carter IV • 2008
He skipped the sports car, bought a swim cap, and at 41 tried to qualify for the Olympics.
3.30
111
Off the Deep End Summary
Off the Deep End 86%
He skipped the sports car, bought a swim cap, and at 41 tried to qualify for the Olympics.
by W. Hodding Carter IV 2008
3.30
111 ratings
Triathlon Training in 4 Hours a Week
by Eric Harr • 2003
A triathlon finish line in six weeks, on just four hours of training a week.
3.67
174
Triathlon Training in 4 Hours a Week Summary
Triathlon Training in 4 Hours a Week 86%
A triathlon finish line in six weeks, on just four hours of training a week.
by Eric Harr 2003
3.67
174 ratings
Training for the Uphill Athlete
by Steve House • 2019
Uphill endurance has a blueprint, and it starts with aerobic capacity, not pain tolerance.
4.57
2k+
Training for the Uphill Athlete Summary
Training for the Uphill Athlete 86%
Uphill endurance has a blueprint, and it starts with aerobic capacity, not pain tolerance.
by Steve House 2019
4.57
2k+ ratings
Tiger Woods
by Jeff Benedict • 2018
His father forged golf's greatest champion. He also planted the seeds of a spectacular unraveling.
4.36
11k+
Tiger Woods Summary
Tiger Woods 86%
His father forged golf's greatest champion. He also planted the seeds of a spectacular unraveling.
by Jeff Benedict 2018
4.36
11k+ ratings
Born to Run
by Christopher McDougall • 2009
An isolated tribe runs for days unhurt. A journalist helps stage a 50-mile canyon duel.
4.30
236k+
Born to Run Summary
Born to Run 86%
An isolated tribe runs for days unhurt. A journalist helps stage a 50-mile canyon duel.
by Christopher McDougall 2009
4.30
236k+ ratings
The Plant-Based Athlete
by Matt Frazier • 2021
Forget the protein myth. Plants can fuel the strongest bodies in sport.
3.88
2k+
The Plant-Based Athlete Summary
The Plant-Based Athlete 86%
Forget the protein myth. Plants can fuel the strongest bodies in sport.
by Matt Frazier 2021
3.88
2k+ ratings
How to Build Strong & Lean Bodyweight Muscle
by Anthony Arvanitakis • 2018
A gym-free body is possible: the science of using your own weight to build real, lean mass.
4.28
236
How to Build Strong & Lean Bodyweight Muscle Summary
How to Build Strong & Lean Bodyweight Muscle 86%
A gym-free body is possible: the science of using your own weight to build real, lean mass.
by Anthony Arvanitakis 2018
4.28
236 ratings
The One-Minute Workout
by Martin Gibala • 2017
Long cardio may be unnecessary. The lab data behind the shortest effective workout.
4.06
854
The One-Minute Workout Summary
The One-Minute Workout 86%
Long cardio may be unnecessary. The lab data behind the shortest effective workout.
by Martin Gibala 2017
4.06
854 ratings
Force
by Dan Cleather • 2021
Athletic power is about impulse, not peak force. Most training methods ignore this.
4.25
151
Force Summary
Force 86%
Athletic power is about impulse, not peak force. Most training methods ignore this.
by Dan Cleather 2021
4.25
151 ratings
The Athlete's Book of Home Remedies
by Jordan Metzl • 2012
Over a thousand doctor-backed fixes for the injuries that keep athletes on the sidelines.
4.15
188
The Athlete's Book of Home Remedies Summary
The Athlete's Book of Home Remedies 86%
Over a thousand doctor-backed fixes for the injuries that keep athletes on the sidelines.
by Jordan Metzl 2012
4.15
188 ratings
Running with the Kenyans
by Adharanand Finn • 2010
Kenya produces the world's fastest distance runners. A journalist moved there to understand why.
3.94
10k+
Running with the Kenyans Summary
Running with the Kenyans 86%
Kenya produces the world's fastest distance runners. A journalist moved there to understand why.
by Adharanand Finn 2010
3.94
10k+ ratings
The Driver
by Alexander Roy • 2007
He built a fake police car to break the 32-hour record his father never finished.
4.08
666
The Driver Summary
The Driver 86%
He built a fake police car to break the 32-hour record his father never finished.
by Alexander Roy 2007
4.08
666 ratings
Kicksology
by Brian Metzler • 2019
The shoe that boosted marathon speed by four percent and launched an industry arms race.
3.95
148
Kicksology Summary
Kicksology 86%
The shoe that boosted marathon speed by four percent and launched an industry arms race.
by Brian Metzler 2019
3.95
148 ratings
Ultramarathon Man
by Dean Karnazes • 2005
A 100-mile mountain race. Blisters lanced and glued shut. Twenty miles to go, and he's crawling.
4.02
21k+
Ultramarathon Man Summary
Ultramarathon Man 86%
A 100-mile mountain race. Blisters lanced and glued shut. Twenty miles to go, and he's crawling.
by Dean Karnazes 2005
4.02
21k+ ratings
Operation Ironman
by George Mahood • 2015
Spinal surgery to Ironman in 4 months. Couldn't swim, no bike, never run a marathon.
4.52
2k+
Operation Ironman Summary
Operation Ironman 86%
Spinal surgery to Ironman in 4 months. Couldn't swim, no bike, never run a marathon.
by George Mahood 2015
4.52
2k+ ratings
Building Evolutionary Architectures
by Neal Ford • 2017
F1's smallest team chose to lose for a year. Then its Russian money became radioactive overnight.
3.74
1k+
Building Evolutionary Architectures Summary
Building Evolutionary Architectures 86%
F1's smallest team chose to lose for a year. Then its Russian money became radioactive overnight.
by Neal Ford 2017
3.74
1k+ ratings
Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning
by G. Gregory Haff • 2015
Tissues heal in months, not days. Here's the sequence and what to do at every stage.
4.39
260
Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning Summary
Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning 86%
Tissues heal in months, not days. Here's the sequence and what to do at every stage.
by G. Gregory Haff 2015
4.39
260 ratings
Go Faster Food
by Kate Percy • 2009
100 recipes built around your workout: what to eat for slow energy, quick fuel, and faster recovery.
4.00
12
Go Faster Food Summary
Go Faster Food 86%
100 recipes built around your workout: what to eat for slow energy, quick fuel, and faster recovery.
by Kate Percy 2009
4.00
12 ratings
Nine Pints
by Rose George • 2018
How a single fluid shaped history, underpins a brutal global trade, and still defies science.
3.82
4k+
Nine Pints Summary
Nine Pints 86%
How a single fluid shaped history, underpins a brutal global trade, and still defies science.
by Rose George 2018
3.82
4k+ ratings
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