Runner's World Running for Mortals: A Commonsense Plan for Changing Your Life with Running
by John Bingham
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Read in May, 2008
recommends it for:
beginning to intermediate, un-trained runner
This was a very readable running guide. It covered most everything a beginner would want to know about, and seemed very balanced and practical. I liked the way it gave both author's opinions and preferences, underlining the fact that much in running is individual, while some things are true for everyone. I love their advice for losing weight: Eat less, move more. They have a funny way of writing things, but I don't find it to get in the way of the book. They spend maybe a little too much time on...more
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Read in August, 2007
recommends it for:
ehh, old people
I read this book because I figured that I've been running off and on for about 11 years, and I should probably know the real techniques and stuff. Previously, my dad (and maybe Sally @ Woodrow) had taught me everything. Turns out there really isn't anything else to know about running. This is good for older people who are prone to being injured easily, but as a semi-still-youngun' it's not all that helpful. I did learn a few things, though, like when you start running, it only takes 3-4 week...more
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Read in October, 2007
recommends it for:
anyone who wants to become a runner
I've been running for over a decade now, but have fallen out of any sort of running rhythm and conditioning since the death of my dad. This was a great way to not only get back on track but also to learn why we must take things slowly as to not injure or over-train. Everything is explained in layman's terms without any condescension and it is always a pleasure to hear things from John "The Penguin" Bingham's perspective, since he is the epitome of an EveryRunner.
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This book is for beginning runners. But, after about 15 months of being a runner, I am no longer a beginner (could it be so?). Indeed, there are over 600 miles on my treadmill, not counting my outdoor miles or the 4 races I’ve done in the past year. So, strangely enough, I think I have actually outgrown this book; I already know how to pick out good shoes and what to tell myself when I just don’t think I can take another step.
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Read in March, 2008
recommends it for:
those thinking about running for exercise & fun.
It's not that well-written of a book in my opinion (call me particular), otherwise it would be 5 stars. But it is a great book if you are considering adding running to your fitness plan. It is brief (you don't need to be bombarded by details yet), informative, funny, smart, & inspirational.
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Read in September, 2007
A good introduction to taking up jogging/running. Not necessarily exciting reading, but the approach to the working out seems very solid as it stresses taking it very slowly and allowing your body to acclimate to the stresses from running. Definitely good for beginner's.
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picked this up because i loved the title - definitely captures how i feel as a novice, slow runner. practical tips and some (good) cheerleading for newbies.
must get again to finish!
must get again to finish!
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Read in December, 2007
This book gave me just the amount of motivation to feel that I CAN be a runner, and then gave me the tools to make it happen.
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Read in April, 2008
Lots of helpful info, includes training programs. Inspired me to train for a 5k.
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I liked this book. Does this mean I have to start running? Crap.
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