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runquiltOT

Lisa pre-nose injury

posted: 12/26/2007 at 5:32 PM

Great for the new and/or back of the pack runner. Great philosophy, psychology and tips. Highly recommended for those of us who are not in the high end of athleticism but like to run.

Lisa Week 9/10 of One Hour Runner

dmiller23462

posted: 12/27/2007 at 1:35 AM

I read that last year and it IS a good book....I second your recommendation... Big grin

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zoom-zoom

rectumdamnnearkilledem

posted: 12/28/2007 at 6:11 PM

"The Courage to Start" is good, too. I didn't finish it, since so much of it was stuff I already knew and agreed with by the time I picked up a copy, but I think it would be a fantastic book for anyone thinking about trying to start running. John Bingham is a good guy and so encouraging.

Getting the wind knocked out of you is the only way to

remind your lungs how much they like the taste of air.

~ Sarah Kay

Thunderthighs

Beatin' on the Rock

posted: 1/20/2008 at 8:07 AM

I think his outlook is wonderful, his love of running obvious - and contagious. It would be hard not to at least try to begin a personal running program after reading this one. I think it would make a great gift for those family and friends that secretly want to, but have fear of failing. Maybe I'll buy a few copies... Smile

Be yourself. Those that matter, don't mind. Those that mind, don't matter.

Oofda

posted: 1/21/2008 at 3:21 PM

I just picked this up. I didn't buy it because I am new to running, I am not. I bought it because I have an issue with being so slow. I am hoping this helps me take pressure off myself about it.

~~Sarah~~

Thunderthighs

Beatin' on the Rock

posted: 1/21/2008 at 8:45 PM

Quote from Oofda on 1/21/2008 at 3:21 PM:

I just picked this up. I didn't buy it because I am new to running, I am not. I bought it because I have an issue with being so slow. I am hoping this helps me take pressure off myself about it.

It will.

Be yourself. Those that matter, don't mind. Those that mind, don't matter.

reneemc

posted: 1/21/2008 at 9:27 PM

Quote from zoom-zoom on 12/28/2007 at 6:11 PM:

"The Courage to Start" is good, too. I didn't finish it, since so much of it was stuff I already knew and agreed with by the time I picked up a copy, but I think it would be a fantastic book for anyone thinking about trying to start running. John Bingham is a good guy and so encouraging.

But you did have the courage to start it... I am sorry. I couldn't resist!

2008 Goals

Run 1250 miles

Get down to 135!

Break 5 hours in the NJ Marathon

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