Run for Life

by Sam Murphy

Hate being stuck on a treadmill? Want to start running outside in the fresh air, but don't know where to begin or how you'll find the time? Or, perhaps you're already a runner, but injury-or boredom-keeps stopping you in your tracks.If any of these scenarios sound familiar, then this book is for you. Written for real women with jobs, families, social lives, and other obligations, this beautiful book provides the motivation and information you need to get out there and get Lively anecdotes, guides to gadgets, inspirational pep talks, and the tools to create a running schedule to fit your life. No punishing weekly training schedules, grueling diets, or race pace charts, here. Backed by scientific research, expert advice, and the experiences of female runners of all ages and levels of ability, Run For Life offers information on eating and drinking for energy, the truth about stretching, ways to avoid injury, and much more. You will run for health, fun, fitness, weight loss, energy, sanity, happiness, adventure, balance, confidence, and most importantly, for yourself-through every stage of your life.Whether you are just starting out or you're already hooked, this indispensable book will provide you with what you need to become the runner you want to be-and still allow you to have a life.

Genres: Nonfiction

175 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2003

Reviews

[Julie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book for female runners

[Kelly · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a good all around introduction to running for women with some helpful information, but it didn't answer all of my questions or go into much detail about any one subject. I definitely found it interesting to read a British perspective though.

[Colin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Don't tell anyone but I'm read this and *whispers* I'm not even a woman!
It's my wife's book and I read it for tips on gait and injury prevention. It's a bit basic. If you're a new runner you'll enjoy it but if you're looking for something more intensive and detailed, you'll need another book.

[Suzanne · Rating 4 out of 5]

A Scottish angel gave me this book just prior to me stress fracturing my foot. A good primer that is geared toward people who run because they love to run, and not because they like to compete.

[Annelies · Rating 3 out of 5]

Dit loopboek trekt er al meer op. Leuk geschreven, luchtig en niet saai.
Toch ... het blijft een loopboek en misschien kan ik ook niet verwachten dat een boek over lopen zeer boeiend zal zijn.