Matt Fitzgerald Reading Order
3 series · 59 books
Matt Fitzgerald is a prolific author known for his expertise in fitness and nutrition, specializing in both non-fiction and running-related literature. With a portfolio of 59 books across three series, his most acclaimed work is "Racing Weight," which has garnered attention in the athletic community. Active from 2003 to 2024, Fitzgerald continues to inspire readers with his insights on performance and health.
Non-Fiction Series
Ongoing21 books (2003–2024)
Start with Triathlete Magazine's Complete Triathlon Book, the first of 21 books in the Non-Fiction series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  Triathlete Magazine's Complete Triathlon Book 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Runner's World Guide to Cross-Training 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Performance Nutrition for Runners 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  The Cutting-Edge Runner 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Triathlete Magazine's Essential Week-by-Week Training Guide 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Brain Training For Runners 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  The Runner's Diary 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  RUN 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Iron War 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  The New Rules of Marathon and Half-Marathon Nutrition 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  80/20 Running(With: Robert Johnson) 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Diet Cults 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  How Bad Do You Want It? 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  The Endurance Diet 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  80/20 Triathlon(With: David Warden) 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  Life Is a Marathon 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  Running the Dream 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  The Comeback Quotient 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 |  Run Like a Pro(With: Ben Rosario) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 |  The Complete Runner's Day-by-Day Log 12-Month 2025 Planner Calendar 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 |  The Other Talent 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
Racing Weight Series
Complete3 books (2009–2014)
Start with Racing Weight Quick Start Guide: A 4-Week Weight-Loss Plan for Endurance Athletes and read in order.
Runners World Guide Series
Likely Complete35 books (2003–2021)
Start with Runner's World Guide to Running and Pregnancy(By: Chris Lundgren), the first of 35 books in the Runners World Guide series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  Runner's World Guide to Running and Pregnancy(By: Chris Lundgren) 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Runner's World Guide to Adventure Racing(By: Ian A. Adamson) 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Runner's World Guide to Cross-Training 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Runner's World Guide to Injury Prevention(By: Dagny Scott Barrios) 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | Performance Nutrition for Runners 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | Runner's World Complete Book of Beginning Running(By: Amby Burfoot) 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Runner's World The Runner's Diet(By: Ted Spiker,Madelyn Fernstrom) 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | The Cutting-Edge Runner 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Runner's World Best(By: Runner's World,Adam Bean) 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Runner's World Complete Book of Women's Running(By: Dagny Scott Barrios) 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | Runner's World Guide to Road Racing(By: Katie McDonald Neitz) 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Runner's World Complete Book of Running(By: Runner's World) 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | The Runner's Rule Book(By: Runner's World) 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  Going Long(By: David Willey) 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 | the-runner---s-field-manual--a-tactical--and-practical--survival-guide(By: mark-remy) 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 | Barefoot Running and Minimalism(By: Scott Douglas) 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 | Runner's World Essential Guides(By: Runner's World) 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 | The Great Grete Waitz(By: Runner's World) 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 |  Runner's World Training Journal(By: Runner's World) 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 |  The Runner's World Big Book of Marathon and Half-Marathon Training(By: Jennifer Van Allen,Bart Yasso,Amby Burfoot,Pamela Nisevich Bede) 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 |  Runner's World Complete Guide to Minimalism and Barefoot Running(By: Scott Douglas) 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 |  Runner's World Running on Air(By: Budd Coates,Claire Kowalchik) 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 | The Runner's World Cookbook(By: Joanna Sayago Golub) 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 24 |  Runner's World Training Journal for Beginners(By: Runner's World) 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 25 |  The Runner's World Big Book of Running for Beginners(By: Jennifer Van Allen,Bart Yasso,Runner's World,Amby Burfoot,Pamela Nisevich Bede) 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 26 | Runner's World Meals on the Run(By: Runner's World) 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 27 |  Runner's World Run to Lose(By: Jennifer Van Allen,Runner's World,Pamela Nisevich Bede) 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 28 |  Runner's World The Runner's Brain(By: Liz Neporent,Jeff Brown) 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 29 | Runners of North America(By: Mark Remy) 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 30 |  Runner's World Race Everything(By: David Willey,Bart Yasso,Runner's World,Erin Strout) 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 31 |  Runner's World Train Smart, Run Forever(By: Bill Pierce,Scott Murr) 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 32 |  Runner's World Your Best Stride(By: Runner's World,Jonathan Beverly) 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 33 |  Runner's World How to Make Yourself Poop(By: Runner's World,Meghan Kita) 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 34 | The Runner's World Vegetarian Cookbook(By: Scott Jurek) 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 35 |  Runner's World Run Less Run Faster(By: Bill Pierce,Scott Murr) 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Matt Fitzgerald written?
- Matt Fitzgerald has written 59 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 2003 to 2024.
- What is the first book in each Matt Fitzgerald series?
- Here are the first books in Matt Fitzgerald's series: Non-Fiction: Triathlete Magazine's Complete Triathlon Book; Racing Weight: Racing Weight Quick Start Guide: A 4-Week Weight-Loss Plan for Endurance Athletes; Runners World Guide: Runner's World Guide to Running and Pregnancy(By: Chris Lundgren).
- What order should I read Matt Fitzgerald's books?
- We recommend reading Matt Fitzgerald's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Matt Fitzgerald still writing new books?
- Yes, Matt Fitzgerald has 1 ongoing series: Non-Fiction.