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It was also motivational. Then, I got married and had a baby. The idea of being a track coach who hadn't run since high school was frightening.so, I decided that I needed to get back in the swing of running. I didn't want to run competitively, I simply wanted to be able to keep up with my track kids on an easy road run day for supervision purposes. It gave me the routine I needed to break back into running (no injuries from this routine). It was very frustrating. I started exercising again at the health club, taking classes, etc., but I was not losing the weight.
Then I got a new job as a teacher and jr. high track coach. I used to run cross country in high school; however, in college, I chose cheerleading over running and began focusing on easier workouts, like the elliptical. I got injured, and was frustrated. I decided to go on-line and see if I could find a book to give me the basics of how to get back into running after taking time off. :)This book was the answer. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is new to running or returning to running. This year, I have started entering into races, and I have fallen in love with the sport of running all over again.
During the pregnancy, I gained well over 60 pounds. I started waking up before my husband and daughter woke up and went for my run/walk work-out and then I would do the strength routine also provided by this book. I figured that since I had tried to stay active, I could just go out and do it. I was wrong. I ended up losing all of my baby weight, and I was able to wear out my track kids. It is very imformative on how to do it safely, stay motivated, and the benefits of running for your health.
I am a new runner who quickly incurred an injury because I went from the couch to "too much too soon". This book has it all, and it is a really easy read. I knew nothing about running except get a new pair of great shoes, and get out there and run. I WISH I wouldve had the foresight to research running before I started. I couldnt put it down. I believe that this book is one that you hold on to forever and refer to many people.I highly recommend this book to new and experienced runners :)
Honestly, I think it would be just as valuable to a man as it is to a woman. I've been running for just over a year now (two half marathons and one 5k). My favorite highlight of the book is the succinct, understandable way that it clarifies what exactly running jargon means (fartleks, tempo runs, etc) for us newbies. A marathon is on the horizon for this year. I've read several running books so far, and this is by far the most worthwhile, well-written, and helpful read of them all. That said, advanced runners would benefit from this book as well. Fantastic book.
She actually read both books within two days of her birthday and says she loves both although both are quite different. I gave this book and the Runner's World Book of Women's Running to my daughter for her birthday. This book was quite cheap in comparison to the Runner's World Book but my daughter said it was very good and an excellent resource. She says she will use information and training schedules from both books. She rates this book highly.
I needed to buy a replacement book for the library after my puppy crewed on a running book I had checkedout. I have since bought a copy for all my running girlfriends. This is the one I selected form Amazon. Of cource I read it before handing it over and loved it, so I ordered myself another copy. I fing the book motivating. By following most of the advice and helpful ideas, I completed a several half Marathon races and am currently training for the full Marathon.
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