Run: A Complete Beginners Guide

by Michael Thomas

Learn How To Start Running NOW!Have you ever seen someone running down the street, and thought, “If only I could do that, I could be healthier and skinnier?” This book shows you how to become that runner no matter your existing ability. Anyone can become a runner with proper training and motivation, and I’m going to show you how.Learn the first steps to becoming a runnerTaking your first steps as a runner can be challenging and frustrating without a solid plan. Too many books push you too hard and too fast which can lead to failure. In this book, I show you proven techniques that changed me from being a complete non-runner into a slim, fit, efficient runner in 16 weeks. Training plans to take you to your first race!In this book, you will get a 6 week "Pre-Running" Plan that gets you off the couch and into basic running shape. This plan is adaptable to anyone no matter your age, physical fitness, or ability level. Once you complete this "Pre-Running" plan, you will start on a 10 week training plan to get you into shape for your first 5K race!The best running “gear” to be a more effective runnerRunning itself is not enough. There are proven ways to make your running easier, more enjoyable, and YES, even FUN! Learn what type of gear you need to succeed in running. Everything from shoes to technology is right here.Motivation and techniques to keep running<Do you know the #1 reason people fail at running? Motivation. This is not an abstract idea like simply telling yourself "I think I can!" In this book you'll learn actionable motivation techniques to get you out the door and running every single time. Everything you need to go from zero to 5K is included in this book.Personal Note From The AuthorThis book blends years of personal experience gained from my successes and failures. I show you my unique approach to running that took me from a complete couch potato to running 5K races with ease. I understand the challenges and frustrations of transitioning from being a complete non-runner because I went through it personally. I lost over 60 pounds, and I am in the best shape of my life due to the techniques used in this book.This is why I've put together this step-by-step guide to learning how to run. I'm confident that the techniques I used to turn myself from an out of shape non-runner into a healthy, fit, and efficient runner will work for you as well!In an effort to provide my readers exceptional value, I also promise a response to all reader emails. All running related questions will be answered with a quick personal reply!I thoroughly hope you enjoy this book.Happy running!Michael

Genres: Nonfiction, Self Help

40 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 14, 2012

About the author

Michael Thomas is a husband, father, avid runner, self-taught chef, and internet entrepreneur. He has published books about running, cooking, and eBook publishing,

Librarian’s note: There is more than one author in the Goodreads database with this name.

Reviews

[Ashlynn · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very helpful!

[CS · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bullet Review:

Quick, down and dirty book meant to get you off the couch and on the pavement. Great encouragement for me to keep up the running routine!

[tammy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great and to the point

I love this book because it was simple and informative and had training plan that had all of the information that I need and yet it didn't have a whole bunch of information that I had to sift through I would definitely recommend this book to another beginner runner I've been running now for 12 weeks and I'm about to race my first 5K with visions of doing a 10K next

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book to start!

I’ve been trying to become a runner for just over a year. Wish I would have had this book a year ago! I have considered myself a runner since earlier this year...that’s when I was finally able to make the 3 mile mark. I now run 3 miles multiple times a week. I still haven’t conquered outdoor running.

Was a great easy read that I read while running on the treadmill. I will recommend this book!

[Jess Lemley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pretty decent "how to get started" running guide. Read it a long time ago and enjoyed the 5k plan. Recently getting back into running after a hiatus and plan to use again. Wasn't able to access the website to print out the 5k plan. I have an ebook version and like to write on my workout plans. That is my only complaint.

[Jocelyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Getting ready to rumble

I feel prepared now that I have read this book. I think it gave me more perspective and answered questions. That I didn’t even know I had.
Thanks Mike

[Ken · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good Business

Great to read and study my current running skills. We all need to be calibrated from time to time. Check it out.

[Michael Burton · Rating 2 out of 5]

Where to begin. When I bought this book, I made the mistake of not paying attention to the length. It was so short, I read it in 10 minutes. Certainly not worth the money. The book is entitled "Complete Beginners Guide". There is a lot missing. The majority of the book is common sense. On the bright side there is some good basic information, but it lacks information vital to beginner runners; hydration, stretching, nutrition, building strength in the core and upper body, just to mention a few.

If you are a beginner runner, I would look else where for a running guide.

[Lukas · Rating 2 out of 5]

Definitely nice book for beginning with your running from the scratch. Unfortunately, very very short. I've been also missing some important information (for example I don't even know what to eat, what food is good, etc). I am absolute newbie in running and I knew nothing. Now I know A LITTLE. :) Although this book has a title "A Complete Beginners Guide", I will have to buy another, more comprehensive book. Some real "Complete guide". Anyway, thanks for your words, I am really excited and motivated to RUN! Take care, Michael!

[Yezmin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Basic running guide.

Good suggestions on how to get started. Helpful sample planning tables. Easy to read. Does not intend to go deep.

[Chevonne Llamas · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good for people who have never ran

very good information about getting yourself ready to be able run. I did learn that the 5k app that I have is a good thing to use because it's the same schedule that he has.

[Corey Stokes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book!

If you are new to running read this book NOW! I've been running for a while now, and I wish that all of this information when I started.

[Jennifer Barnette · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice and light

Quick and easy read, with helpful tidbits. I may not start running today or tomorrow,but I'll at least have some inspiration for next week.

[Paul · Rating 4 out of 5]

What I need to start!

This book is easy to read and has everything you need to start to run! Basis things, no complications, start run!

[Shannon · Rating 3 out of 5]

I found this to be good motivation for to "get back into it". I like the way the author writes and wish it was a little more in depth.

[Teresa Ballantyne]

Solid Advice

This book is short to the point. It is filled with good advice for beginners and is well written. Worth reading of you are new to running.