Scott Douglas

Scott Douglas is a contributing writer for Runner’s World, and has held senior editorial positions at Runner’s World and Running Times. He is the author or coauthor of several books, including Running Is My Therapy, Strong Minds, Advanced Marathoning, and the New York Times bestsellers Meb for Mortals and 26 Marathons. He has written about fitness and health for Slate, The Atlantic, The Washington Post, and Outside, among other outlets. Scott has run more than 100,000 miles since taking up the sport in 1979. He lives in South Portland, Maine.


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Running Is My Therapy
Relieve Stress and Anxiety, Fight Depression, Ditch Bad Habits, and Live Happier
by Scott Douglas
Hardcover | $19.95 US / $25.95 CAN

There’s no other book like this. Longtime running writer Scott Douglas marshals expert advice (especially his own, cultivated from more than 110,000 miles of personal experience), and a growing body of scientific research to show how running can make us … Continue reading →

Running Is My Therapy
Relieve Stress and Anxiety, Fight Depression, and Live Happier
by Scott Douglas
Paperback | $14.95 US / $19.95 CAN

Everyone knows that running builds stronger muscles and a healthier heart. In Running Is My Therapy, longtime runner Scott Douglas shows how endurance running is also the best form of exercise to develop a healthier brain. A natural antidepressant, running … Continue reading →

Strong Minds
How to Unlock the Power of Elite Sports Psychology to Accomplish Anything
by Scott Douglas, Noel Brick
Paperback | $16.95 US / $21.95 CAN

If you ask research psychologist Noel Brick and bestselling fitness writer Scott Douglas, the “dumb jock” stereotype is way out of bounds. No world-class athlete succeeds without a strong mental game, including unique ways of analyzing situations, self-motivating, and even … Continue reading →