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The Funny Guide to Running: Excuses, Obsessions, and the Hilarious Truth about Runners
Tired of hearing about "tempo runs" and "Strava segments"? Does your loved one's laundry perpetually smell of sweat and regret? Then this book is for you (or them)!
The Funny Guide to Running
pulls back the curtain on the ridiculous world of running, offering a refreshingly honest (and laugh-out-loud funny) look at what it really means to be a runner.
Forget the inspirational quotes and perfectly posed finish line photos. This isn't another training manual promising a PR. Instead, author Ricky Woods bravely exposes the universal truths every runner knows but rarely
The Slippery Slope to From casual jogs to meticulously planned "racecations" and a garage overflowing with foam rollers – witness the inevitable transformation.The Gear Spiral (and Wallet Drain): Discover why runners need six pairs of shoes, a GPS watch that can track satellites from Mars, and compression socks for every occasion.Race Day Madness (and Porta-Potty Gauntlet): Relive the pre-race jitters, the mid-race gastrointestinal gambles, and the desperate search for an available toilet.The Bullsh*t Runners Uncover the secret code of humble-brags, casual lies, and training tall tales that define runner conversations.Injuries - Badges of Honor (and Physio's Paycheque): Why every runner Google-diagnoses their plantar fasciitis and keeps running through the pain.
Whether you're a bright-eyed beginner, a fully committed Lifer, or simply trying to understand the Lycra-clad maniac in your life, this book is your guide to the absurd, addictive, and utterly hilarious journey of running.
The perfect gift for the runner who has everything!
Tap 'Buy Now' and get your copy today.
Forget the inspirational quotes and perfectly posed finish line photos. This isn't another training manual promising a PR. Instead, author Ricky Woods bravely exposes the universal truths every runner knows but rarely
The Slippery Slope to From casual jogs to meticulously planned "racecations" and a garage overflowing with foam rollers – witness the inevitable transformation.The Gear Spiral (and Wallet Drain): Discover why runners need six pairs of shoes, a GPS watch that can track satellites from Mars, and compression socks for every occasion.Race Day Madness (and Porta-Potty Gauntlet): Relive the pre-race jitters, the mid-race gastrointestinal gambles, and the desperate search for an available toilet.The Bullsh*t Runners Uncover the secret code of humble-brags, casual lies, and training tall tales that define runner conversations.Injuries - Badges of Honor (and Physio's Paycheque): Why every runner Google-diagnoses their plantar fasciitis and keeps running through the pain.
Whether you're a bright-eyed beginner, a fully committed Lifer, or simply trying to understand the Lycra-clad maniac in your life, this book is your guide to the absurd, addictive, and utterly hilarious journey of running.
The perfect gift for the runner who has everything!
Tap 'Buy Now' and get your copy today.
112 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 29, 2025
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January 22, 2026
Ironically, not really relatable, even though I’m an avid runner.
August 12, 2026
Hilarious
Well worth the read. Makes you realize how much you truly are a runner, regardless of your pace or dream.
Well worth the read. Makes you realize how much you truly are a runner, regardless of your pace or dream.
Displaying 1 - 2 of 2 reviews