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Run Through Barriers: How overcoming obstacles to running will transform your health, boost your energy, and rewind your fitness age.
Inspiring stories and practical plans to kick-start your running adventureWant to start running, but life keeps getting in the way? You’re not alone. Even with the best intentions, many common barriers often stop us in our tracks; ageing, illness, unfitness, busyness, tiredness and anxiety.
Run Through Barriers analyses and challenges these obstacles by using real-life examples of people who have overcome them to transform their health through running. You’ll hear
Eileen Noble, one of Britain’s oldest female marathonersRoger Wright, who has battled obesity to rack up over 66 marathons in 11 years70-year-old ultramarathoner, Ais North, who keeps running despite multiple illnessesDelores Durko, a busy mother, on finding time in crammed schedules for fitnessand many more
These stories are followed by motivating actions and comprehensive week-by-week running plans that will guide you from complete beginner to more advanced plans for the 5k, 10k, and half marathon distances.
Start your running journey today with Run Through Barriers.
Run Through Barriers analyses and challenges these obstacles by using real-life examples of people who have overcome them to transform their health through running. You’ll hear
Eileen Noble, one of Britain’s oldest female marathonersRoger Wright, who has battled obesity to rack up over 66 marathons in 11 years70-year-old ultramarathoner, Ais North, who keeps running despite multiple illnessesDelores Durko, a busy mother, on finding time in crammed schedules for fitnessand many more
These stories are followed by motivating actions and comprehensive week-by-week running plans that will guide you from complete beginner to more advanced plans for the 5k, 10k, and half marathon distances.
Start your running journey today with Run Through Barriers.
123 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 10, 2021
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About the author
Clint Adam Lovell
1 bookClint has been a keen amateur runner for over a decade. In that time, he has experienced the many benefits that running has brought to his own physical and mental health and has been inspired by the stories of how it has helped other people. He is a qualified Level 2 Fitness Instructor and is currently completing his Level 3 Personal Trainer and Nutritional Therapist qualifications. Clint has over 20 years of experience working in the advertising and creative industries. He is married with one son and lives in Hampshire within running distance of the beautiful countryside of Southern England. Run Through Barriers is his first book. https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0927NPTXZ
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July 20, 2021
A fabulous book for someone wanting to start running or any kind of exercise.
Lovell goes into depth about the trials, pitfalls and the joy of exercising. Later in the book he lays out specific programs for most stages of running.
Note: Lovell makes a very strong point that one should see their doctor before starting any exercise program—wise advice.
I highly recommend
I received an advance copy of this book. The opinions expressed in the review are my own
Lovell goes into depth about the trials, pitfalls and the joy of exercising. Later in the book he lays out specific programs for most stages of running.
Note: Lovell makes a very strong point that one should see their doctor before starting any exercise program—wise advice.
I highly recommend
I received an advance copy of this book. The opinions expressed in the review are my own
July 5, 2021
Running Through Barriers is a great book for anyone looking for that final push to start running or those needing to find the spark once again. Not only does Clint Adam Lovell provides us with insights about his own running journey and inspiring tales from other runners, but he provides readers with useful tools to craft their own story. Lovell's writing style is approachable and friendly, while being packed with scientifically-backed evidence and reasoning.
The book is crafted in two main parts: the first discussing strategies on motivation and mentality, and the second which even provides week-to-week running plans ranging from 5ks to half marathons. I actually devoured this book, reading the first section in one sitting, then returning that same evening to read the second. This is the type of book that I can see myself returning to, either when I need a story for motivation or when I'm planning for an upcoming race.
Lovell spends the first section of this book examining all of the post popular barriers to running and breaking them down into what is really going on. I found this first section to be inspirational, as his contributing authors tell stories of true running triumph. Then breaking into the second section, he helps you create a plan for your life as a runner and avoid burnout. The plans that are written out in this section are also very reasonable and do-able for those new to running, and I would highly recommend those who want to start building up their running stamina.
Although I notably was not the target audience of this book (26 years old, consistent runner, with a masters in exercise and nutritional sciences), I thoroughly enjoyed the refresher on all of the reasons why I should love my running journey. I have admittedly taken long breaks from running despite enjoying my half marathons immensely, and this book came to me in a nice time when I was picking the sport back up.
Disclaimer: I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
The book is crafted in two main parts: the first discussing strategies on motivation and mentality, and the second which even provides week-to-week running plans ranging from 5ks to half marathons. I actually devoured this book, reading the first section in one sitting, then returning that same evening to read the second. This is the type of book that I can see myself returning to, either when I need a story for motivation or when I'm planning for an upcoming race.
Lovell spends the first section of this book examining all of the post popular barriers to running and breaking them down into what is really going on. I found this first section to be inspirational, as his contributing authors tell stories of true running triumph. Then breaking into the second section, he helps you create a plan for your life as a runner and avoid burnout. The plans that are written out in this section are also very reasonable and do-able for those new to running, and I would highly recommend those who want to start building up their running stamina.
Although I notably was not the target audience of this book (26 years old, consistent runner, with a masters in exercise and nutritional sciences), I thoroughly enjoyed the refresher on all of the reasons why I should love my running journey. I have admittedly taken long breaks from running despite enjoying my half marathons immensely, and this book came to me in a nice time when I was picking the sport back up.
Disclaimer: I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
August 31, 2021
In this nonfiction book, Clint Adam Lovell (find him on Twitter) demolishes every reason why you thought you might not be able to run and instead provides lots of reasons why you should.
I'm happy he didn't title it "Stop with the Excuses Already" even though he could have. He's much more gentle a soul than that and I'm grateful. But that's what the book does. Chapter by chapter, "barrier" by "barrier," the author dispels any reason (ahem) someone might offer for why they can't or aren't running.
Using real life examples from his running journey as well as that of other people, he dismantles the things we tell ourselves and paves the way for anyone to hit the road or trail for years to come. And once he's done that, he offers a sensible training plan to make sure you meet your running goals.
The final chapter (no spoilers here) is especially needed right now. He has lived a lot of life, run a lot of miles, met a lot of people. And he is generous enough to share the wisdom we need to keep our feet moving.
Although he wrote a "running" book, the lessons he offers apply to nearly any movement form and much of the rest of life as well. I'm so grateful I picked it up when I did. I was gifted this book while in a slump. Little did the giver know how much I needed it. Thank you for this treasure.
I'm happy he didn't title it "Stop with the Excuses Already" even though he could have. He's much more gentle a soul than that and I'm grateful. But that's what the book does. Chapter by chapter, "barrier" by "barrier," the author dispels any reason (ahem) someone might offer for why they can't or aren't running.
Using real life examples from his running journey as well as that of other people, he dismantles the things we tell ourselves and paves the way for anyone to hit the road or trail for years to come. And once he's done that, he offers a sensible training plan to make sure you meet your running goals.
The final chapter (no spoilers here) is especially needed right now. He has lived a lot of life, run a lot of miles, met a lot of people. And he is generous enough to share the wisdom we need to keep our feet moving.
Although he wrote a "running" book, the lessons he offers apply to nearly any movement form and much of the rest of life as well. I'm so grateful I picked it up when I did. I was gifted this book while in a slump. Little did the giver know how much I needed it. Thank you for this treasure.
March 9, 2023
Some motivational points and good ideas about how you can fit exercise into your day, but I’m not sure it will make me into a runner 🏃♀️.
March 10, 2024
A book with some interesting content.
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