Run for Your Life: A Book for Beginning Women Runners

by Deborah Reber

Book Overview

We all know that running is good for the mind, body and soul. But for the woman who has never run farther than a bus stop, running can seem daunting, even painful. The good thing is that running is free and you can do it anywhere. All you need are your own two-feet-and a little support. In the pages of Run for Your Life, Deborah Reber gives you everything you need to know to get moving-how to get started, what it will feel like, what to wear,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0595370691
• ISBN13: 9780595370696
• Release Date: September 2005
• Publisher: iUniverse
• Length: 244 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Really great

I have to agree with the previous reviewers about this book. The tone is completely coversational, making it a fun and easy read, compared to so many other training manuals, which read like text books. This book isn't about "run 5 miles on Monday and Wednesday with you heart rate at 80% of VO2 Max" -- how can anyone get motivated with that??? This book is about how to make running enjoyable and workable for you. It's motivational and "do-able." It makes running not only possible, but fun. For that reason, although it is aimed at the beginning runner, it is perfect for any runner. I highly recommend it!

Lifesaver

I have always had such a hard time sticking with any one type of exercise. I have always wanted to be a runner, but could never find a way to keep with it. Finally, a book which has completely changed my way of thinking about running! I have had so much fun running since I started using this book and I'm still committed!

Getting back on track

What I think is so great about this book is that in addition to discussing the techniques and basics of running, it's incredibly motivational. I've been a runner for years. I know what to wear, where to run, etc... what I really need is help staying motivated. After reading Run for Your Life, for the first time I began to think about what running means to me not only physically but emotionally. The book guides you on how to make running more then just an exercise regime but a way of life.

I ran for the first time in years!

This book was recommended by a friend who I always ask about running, even though I don't do it. It was such an entertaining and inspiring read that I actually took my first (short!) run last weekend. Lots of books seem inspiring; this one really got me out there! It breaks running down into baby steps; makes it feel simple and accessible; and the tone is friendly and conversational, like talking to a girlfriend. You can't say that about many exercise books!Read it and go!!

Actually Makes Running Doable!!!!

This book is awesome! I actually had a chance to read a preview copy and decided, what the heck, why not try it? It made running so less intimidating to me...and what do you know, I'm running now! For the first time in my 34 years!!!! The book is great because it answered a lot of those niggly little questions I've always had but been too afraid (or ashamed) to ask, like those about pain, what to wear, and other questions too "feminine" for this review :-)!. The book gave me lot's of options for workout plans to fit my lifestyle and my goals, which also helped. But the thing that really made it for me was the writing style...totally conversational, non-threatening, easy and fun to read! I found myself laughing out loud a few times and was EASILY able to relate to stories and anecdotes. The quotes from the other women runners were very inspiritional, and there's a WEALTH of information in the back about suppliers, races, web sites...you name it! If you are someone like me who never thought they could run, give this book a read...you'll see it's not only possible, it's a lot of fun!