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Matt Fitzgerald Reading Order

3 series Β· 65 books

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Non-Fiction Series

Ongoing

21 books (2003–2024)

Matt Fitzgerald's non-fiction series spans 21 books published from 2003 to 2024, covering running, triathlon, nutrition, and sports psychology. The series remains ongoing and should be read in publication order, beginning with Triathlete Magazine's Complete Triathlon Book. Topics range from training guides and race nutrition to mental performance and the science of endurance sports, with several entries co-authored by specialists in their respective fields.

Start with Triathlete Magazine's Complete Triathlon Book, the first of 21 books in the Non-Fiction series.

Start this series with Triathlete Magazine's Complete Triathlon Book

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Cover of Triathlete Magazine's Complete Triathlon Book
Triathlete Magazine's Complete Triathlon Book
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Cover of Runner's World Guide to Cross-Training
Runner's World Guide to Cross-Training
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Cover of Performance Nutrition for Runners
Performance Nutrition for Runners
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Cover of The Cutting-Edge Runner
The Cutting-Edge Runner
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Cover of Triathlete Magazine's Essential Week-by-Week Training Guide
Triathlete Magazine's Essential Week-by-Week Training Guide
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Cover of Brain Training For Runners
Brain Training For Runners
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Cover of The New Rules of Marathon and Half-Marathon Nutrition
The New Rules of Marathon and Half-Marathon Nutrition
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Cover of 80/20 Running(With: Robert Johnson)
80/20 Running(With: Robert Johnson)
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Cover of How Bad Do You Want It?
How Bad Do You Want It?
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Cover of 80/20 Triathlon(With: David Warden)
80/20 Triathlon(With: David Warden)
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Cover of The Comeback Quotient
The Comeback Quotient
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Cover of Run Like a Pro(With: Ben Rosario)
Run Like a Pro(With: Ben Rosario)
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Cover of The Complete Runner's Day-by-Day Log 12-Month 2025 Planner Calendar
The Complete Runner's Day-by-Day Log 12-Month 2025 Planner Calendar
21

Racing Weight Series

Complete

3 books (2009–2014)

Matt Fitzgerald's Racing Weight series comprises three complete non-fiction books published between 2009 and 2014, designed to help endurance athletes achieve optimal body composition for performance. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Racing Weight Quick Start Guide, which offers a condensed four-week weight-loss framework, followed by the foundational Racing Weight guide and concluding with Racing Weight Cookbook, co-authored with Georgie Fear, which provides practical lean recipes tailored to athletes' nutritional needs.

Start with Racing Weight Quick Start Guide: A 4-Week Weight-Loss Plan for Endurance Athletes and read in order.

Start this series with Racing Weight Quick Start Guide: A 4-Week Weight-Loss Plan for Endurance Athletes

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Cover of Racing Weight Quick Start Guide: A 4-Week Weight-Loss Plan for Endurance Athletes
Racing Weight Quick Start Guide: A 4-Week Weight-Loss Plan for Endurance Athletes
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Racing Weight: How to Get Lean for Peak Performance
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Cover of Racing Weight Cookbook: Lean, Light Recipes for Athletes(With: Georgie Fear)
Racing Weight Cookbook: Lean, Light Recipes for Athletes(With: Georgie Fear)

Runners World Guide Series

Likely Complete

41 books (2003–2021)

The Runner's World Guide series is a 35-book non-fiction collection published between 2003 and 2021, offering practical advice on running training, nutrition, injury prevention, and related topics. Written by Matt Fitzgerald and various co-authors including Amby Burfoot, Dagny Scott Barrios, and other running experts, the series appears to be complete. These books are best read in publication order, beginning with Runner's World Guide to Running and Pregnancy, though individual titles can also serve as standalone references on specific running subjects.

Start with Runner's World Guide to Running and Pregnancy(By: Chris Lundgren), the first of 35 books in the Runners World Guide series.

Start this series with Runner's World Guide to Running and Pregnancy(By: Chris Lundgren)

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Cover of Runner's World Guide to Running and Pregnancy(By: Chris Lundgren)
Runner's World Guide to Running and Pregnancy(By: Chris Lundgren)
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Cover of Runner's World Guide to Adventure Racing(By: Ian A. Adamson)
Runner's World Guide to Adventure Racing(By: Ian A. Adamson)
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Cover of Runner's World Guide to Cross-Training
Runner's World Guide to Cross-Training
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Cover of Runner's World Guide to Injury Prevention(By: Dagny Scott Barrios)
Runner's World Guide to Injury Prevention(By: Dagny Scott Barrios)
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Cover of Performance Nutrition for Runners
Performance Nutrition for Runners
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Runner's World Complete Book of Beginning Running(By: Amby Burfoot)
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Cover of Runner's World The Runner's Diet(By: Ted Spiker,Madelyn Fernstrom)
Runner's World The Runner's Diet(By: Ted Spiker,Madelyn Fernstrom)
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Cover of The Cutting-Edge Runner
The Cutting-Edge Runner
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Runner's World Best(By: Adam Bean)
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Cover of Runner's World Best(By: Runner's World,Adam Bean)
Runner's World Best(By: Runner's World,Adam Bean)
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Cover of Runner's World Complete Book of Women's Running(By: Dagny Scott Barrios)
Runner's World Complete Book of Women's Running(By: Dagny Scott Barrios)
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Runner's World Guide to Road Racing(By: Katie McDonald Neitz)
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Cover of Runner's World Complete Book of Running(By: Runner's World)
Runner's World Complete Book of Running(By: Runner's World)
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The Runner's Rule Book(By: Runner's World)
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Cover of Going Long(By: David Willey)
Going Long(By: David Willey)
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the-runner---s-field-manual--a-tactical--and-practical--survival-guide(By: mark-remy)
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Barefoot Running and Minimalism(By: Scott Douglas)
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Runner's World Essential Guides(By: Runner's World)
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The Great Grete Waitz(By: Runner's World)
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Cover of Runner's World Training Journal(By: Runner's World)
Runner's World Training Journal(By: Runner's World)
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Cover of The Runner's World Big Book of Marathon and Half-Marathon Training(By: Jennifer Van Allen,Bart Yasso,Amby Burfoot,Pamela Nisevich Bede)
The Runner's World Big Book of Marathon and Half-Marathon Training(By: Jennifer Van Allen,Bart Yasso,Amby Burfoot,Pamela Nisevich Bede)
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Cover of Runner's World Complete Guide to Minimalism and Barefoot Running(By: Scott Douglas)
Runner's World Complete Guide to Minimalism and Barefoot Running(By: Scott Douglas)
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Cover of Runner's World Running on Air(By: Budd Coates,Claire Kowalchik)
Runner's World Running on Air(By: Budd Coates,Claire Kowalchik)
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The Runner's World Cookbook(By: Joanna Sayago Golub)
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Cover of Runner's World Training Journal for Beginners(By: Runner's World)
Runner's World Training Journal for Beginners(By: Runner's World)
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The Runner's World Big Book of Running for Beginners(By: Jennifer Van Allen,Bart Yasso,Amby Burfoot,Pamela Nisevich Bede)
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Cover of The Runner's World Big Book of Running for Beginners(By: Jennifer Van Allen,Bart Yasso,Runner's World,Amby Burfoot,Pamela Nisevich Bede)
The Runner's World Big Book of Running for Beginners(By: Jennifer Van Allen,Bart Yasso,Runner's World,Amby Burfoot,Pamela Nisevich Bede)
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Runner's World Meals on the Run(By: Runner's World)
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Runner's World Run to Lose(By: Jennifer Van Allen,Pamela Nisevich Bede)
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Cover of Runner's World Run to Lose(By: Jennifer Van Allen,Runner's World,Pamela Nisevich Bede)
Runner's World Run to Lose(By: Jennifer Van Allen,Runner's World,Pamela Nisevich Bede)
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Cover of Runner's World The Runner's Brain(By: Liz Neporent,Jeff Brown)
Runner's World The Runner's Brain(By: Liz Neporent,Jeff Brown)
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Runners of North America(By: Mark Remy)
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Runner's World Race Everything(By: David Willey,Bart Yasso,Erin Strout)
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Cover of Runner's World Race Everything(By: David Willey,Bart Yasso,Runner's World,Erin Strout)
Runner's World Race Everything(By: David Willey,Bart Yasso,Runner's World,Erin Strout)
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Cover of Runner's World Train Smart, Run Forever(By: Bill Pierce,Scott Murr)
Runner's World Train Smart, Run Forever(By: Bill Pierce,Scott Murr)
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Runner's World Your Best Stride(By: Jonathan Beverly)
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Cover of Runner's World Your Best Stride(By: Runner's World,Jonathan Beverly)
Runner's World Your Best Stride(By: Runner's World,Jonathan Beverly)
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Runner's World How to Make Yourself Poop(By: Meghan Kita)
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Cover of Runner's World How to Make Yourself Poop(By: Runner's World,Meghan Kita)
Runner's World How to Make Yourself Poop(By: Runner's World,Meghan Kita)
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The Runner's World Vegetarian Cookbook(By: Scott Jurek)
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Cover of Runner's World Run Less Run Faster(By: Bill Pierce,Scott Murr)
Runner's World Run Less Run Faster(By: Bill Pierce,Scott Murr)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Matt Fitzgerald written?
Matt Fitzgerald has written 65 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.

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