Lots of Reading

I have been doing a lot of reading over the last few weeks, and of course, it is running related. I am definitely addicted to running and cannot ever see myself not running. I already told you about one book that I have read, Grete Waitz’s book “Run Your First Marathon: Everything You Need to Know to Reach the Finish Line.” After I read that book, I went and bought 3 more running books to read. So far, I have finished one of them and I am currently reading the other two.

The first book is a “Women’s Complete Guide to Running” by Jeff and Barbara Galloway.


You can get the book here: http://www.amazon.com/Womens-Complete-Guide-Running-Galloway/dp/1841262056/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1282852531&sr=8-1

I really enjoyed this book, not only for the tips and information, but also for the inspirational stories throughout the book. Truly amazing!


The second book I got was “How Running Changed My Life: True Stories of the Power of Running” edited by Garth Battista.


You can get this book here: http://www.amazon.com/How-Running-Changed-My-Life/dp/189136930X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1282852796&sr=1-1

I am 100 pages into this book and enjoying every minute I spend reading it. The stories are definitely inspiring and illustrate how running can truly change your life, if you give it the chance to do so!


The third book I bought was “Nancy Clark’s Food Guide for Marathoners” by Nancy Clark, MS, RD.


You can get her book here: http://www.amazon.com/Nancy-Clark-Food-Guide-Marathoners/dp/1841262064/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1282852907&sr=1-1

I am only about 30 pages into this book, but am finding it to be very helpful. I really need to get reading this book some more, but I am sure that I need to be eating more than I have been. I am continuing to burn more and more calories every day and every week. This book is helping me to know which foods and how much of these foods to consume every day.

I want to learn as much as I can about running. It is definitely changing my life! It can change yours too!

Wonderful Book

Well…it didn’t take me long to finish reading Grete Waitz’s book “Run Your First Marathon: Everything You Need to Know to Reach the Finish Line.” I finished reading it yesterday before we went out for our run. I read it faithfully every day, even if I only got through one chapter, but read it nonetheless.

Definitely a must read for new runners and marathoners. This book gives you pretty much everything you need to know about running your first marathon. A very inspiring book that provides you with great advice, two different training programs depending on your fitness level when you start, and short motivational stories throughout to give you the confidence that you can do this too.

One part of the book that has stuck with me is the use of “power words” or a “mantra,” especially when you start to fatigue throughout a long run or the marathon itself. For example you could say to yourself as you are running, “I’m strong. I’m fit. I’ve trained hard for this. I believe in myself. I know I can do this” (Waitz, 99). According to Waitz, using a mantra helps to distract yourself from the fatigue or discomfort, and allows you to remain positive and finish the run or race (99).

I really enjoyed this book and recommend it to new and future marathon runners. While reading this book I found myself getting more excited about running my first marathon. I think it helped to know and understand that Waitz, herself, even though she is a nine-time NYC marathon winner, didn’t always have a good run during her marathons. It just goes to show that it all depends on how you are feeling that day, the temperature, what you are running on, and the weather.

Definitely worth the money! Great read!

Can't Put It Down

I am having a hard time putting Grete Waitz’s book “Run Your First Marathon: Everything You Need to Know to Reach the Finish Line” down. I have been reading it faithfully every night before I go to sleep, but have a hard time finding a good place to stop. I am 75 pages into the book and am so glad that I bought it.

I was hooked as soon as I started reading the first chapter. Why? Well, there are a couple of reasons. First of all, the author, Grete Waitz is a nine-time winner of the New York City Marathon, a World Championships marathon winner, and an Olympic marathon silver medalist. But, even more importantly, she includes her personal experiences. Her personal experiences provide the reader with excitement and inspiration to run their first marathon. The first night I started this book I didn’t want to put it down, and when I did, I had a difficult time sleeping because I kept thinking about her first marathon experience and how would mine compare to hers.

Not only are her personal experiences throughout the book inspiring, but the advice she provides, even though you might already know some of it, is sound, makes sense, and really puts running a marathon into perspective.

I think the most important thing she tells the reader is that anyone can run a marathon, no matter your fitness level. You just have to start training based on your fitness level and make sure you give yourself plenty of time to train. But, don’t run a marathon because someone else wants you to. You have to do it because you want to do it!

Best Advice: “Hurry slowly.”

Great book! I recommend this book to anyone who wants to run their first marathon, is training to run their first marathon, and those of you who have already run a marathon. Even if you have already run a marathon, I believe this book would still be able to provide you with some inspiration and advice to help you for your next marathon.

Addicted to Running

Ahhh…I think I am officially addicted to running; however, I do believe that there are worse things that I could be addicted to. Today while we were out shopping I went into Barnes & Noble to find a book on running marathons. Wow! I can’t believe how many books there are out there on running. After looking through the books for about 10 minutes or so, I definitely could have stood there longer, but knew Rob didn’t want to stand around and wait for me forever, I finally decided to get this book:



You can find this book here:
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Run-Your-First-Marathon/Grete-Waitz/e/9781616080365/?itm=1&USRI=run+your+first+marathon

I am excited to start reading it tonight! I will post some reviews as I read, and when I finish reading the book.