The Lazy Runner

by Laura Fountain

The Lazy Runner follows Laura Fountain from starting out as a novice runner - unfit, clueless about running, and incredibly lazy - to finishing her first marathon, and beyond. The book offers tips on motivation and how to make running enjoyable, on buying kit and choosing races. An inspirational story, and an essential beginner's guide.

Genres: Nonfiction, Sports, Biography

115 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 18, 2012

Reviews

[Stacie L · Rating 5 out of 5]

reread 07/07/2014

My kindle version is highlighted to death. So many motivational quotes. I've heard Laura in my head more than once when I'm struggling on a run.

[Neil · Rating 3 out of 5]

Well written short book, just too much advice for me. Would have preferred more of the story instead.

[Kitty · Rating 3 out of 5]

tahtsin seda raamatut lugeda, sest Laurast, kes selle raamatu alguses alustab jooksmisega eikusagilt, on praeguseks saanud minu jooksutreener (või noh. kui ma leian endas hingejõudu minna teisipäeva õhtul parki lõigu- või mäkkejooksutrenne tegema, siis ma teen seda Laura kokkiupandud grupis ja tema juhendamisel) ja eks mul ole ikka olnud uudishimu, kuidas see nii läks. eriti kui lubatakse, et tegu on tegelikult laisa inimesega.

selgub siiski, et on laisemaid (mina) ja ausalt öeldes mõjub mulle veidi demotiveerivalt, et raamatus "diivanilt jooksjaks" läbitakse kohe elu esimesel võistlusel 10 km vähem kui tunniga. selgub, et andekas inimene võib endale lubada rohkem laiskust, praalimist ja pohmaka tõttu trennide vahelejätmist kui... mõned teised.

algaja jooksja jaoks võib see ikkagi olla päris tore raamat, sisaldades ohtralt päris asjalikke nõuandeid, mis võiks aidata kokku hoida päris suure hulga oma vigadest õppimist. meeldib, et Laura ei jäta mainimata jooksjale väga olulisi WC-teemasid, ja meeldib, et ta on minuga ühel nõul, et naisjooksja jaoks kõige olulisem varustuselement on korralik spordirinnahoidja. aga ma vist ise ei saanud teada midagi, mida ma juba ei teadnud.

küll pani see raamat mind üsna põhjalikult mõtlema selle üle, miks ma jooksen ja kui raskeks ma olen seda valmis enda (ja oma lähedaste) jaoks tegema. kahjuks läheb vist veel aega, enne kui need küsimused vastuse saavad.

[Jenna Parker · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you can see past the typos and some poorly written sentences then this is a quick read with lots of good information about running based on Laura’s own experiences. Some motivational phrases and lessons to be learnt make for an inspirational read.

[Kay · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loads of great advice and motivation for new runners!

[M.A. Stacie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was the absolute perfect book for me right now. I've not been running long and have no intention of running marathons, however, I do have two races (a 10k and a 5k) this year.

This book felt like it was written FOR me! Her experiences, her 'excuses' were mine. I related to her past attempts, related to her school PE jokes, and that was why I devoured this book.

It is now FULL of highlights sentences and segments. Parts that will motivate me. And it's already worked because yesterday on my run I heard her words in my head. The incline I normally walk? Well, I ran it. I pushed, I battled, I fought... I did it!

This book is a fantastic motivator for the newbie runner. I can't praise it enough.

[Catrinamaria · Rating 3 out of 5]

If you're not a runner I reckon this will leave you cold: I am not remotely in the author's league but the twists and turns of all things running do fascinate me. (Confession: I subscribe to Runners World magazine) I share her background in always being the child who avoided exercise...but I didn't convert until hitting 50 so my own laziness makes her look like a born athlete. The book isn't well written enough to engage a general audience I suspect. Personally I enjoyed it well enough and it has reminded me that it's only by getting out there and running that you get stronger and better. Reading all the magazines and books in the world have very little impact...

[Dawn · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fun, quick read, whether you are a runner, a former runner, or a wanna be runner. Lots of stuff some of us already know, but told in a way that makes you remember all the good and bad times you've had. And then laugh about it. Because what doesn't kill you makes you...well...you know.

[Amy Jones · Rating 3 out of 5]

Really enjoyed this and there was nothing wrong with it - I think I was just spoilt by reading Running Like A Girl shortly before.

[Ida · Rating 4 out of 5]

really enjoyed this book. I wish it was a bit longer with more details about race experience. Easy to understand writing style.

[Karen Vivian · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it - don't think I'll ever run a marathon though!!

[Runningrara · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoy the blog. I enjoyed the book. Slim volume but spot on advice for new runners.

[Megan Clarke · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read this sat on the floor of the train from Manchester to Edinburgh to run my first half marathon, made me feel so motivated and made the journey fly by

[Trish Barlowe · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is really insightful and worth the read.