The Complete Book Of Running For Women

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Summary: Enlightening and motivating!!
Review: After 2 kids and a "not-so-active" lifestyle, I was looking for information on starting a running and training program to run my first 5K. This was EXACTLY what I was hoping to find in a beginners guide! And when I'm feeling a little sluggish or lazy about my training- I just read a few pages and I'm ready to tie on my running shoes! This book even told me where to buy an excellent sports bra! I would recommend this book to anyone looking to begin an active lifestyle- no matter how active (or inactive) you may have been!

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Summary: ADDICTED
Review: After reading this book I completed a 5k then a 10k then my very first marathon...I am now training for another marathon and I run a 5K or 10k a month....This is the best book I have ever read. It is very motivating for WOMAN.

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Summary: Very helpful
Review: Great motivational stories and information for woman runners. Lots of very useful stuff, including two great chapters on stretching and strength training. Personally I don't find running on a vegetarian diet quite as "challenging" as she makes it out to be, but few authors can keep their personal biases from creeping into their writing. Overall a very helpful book to have.

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Summary: Must Have Book for Women Runners!
Review: I am so glad I bought this book! Claire's advice is comprehensive and she covers virtually every subject that is of interest to women runners. She talks about training for different races, nutrition, special concerns for women, running safely, stretching, weight training, and more. I recommend this training guide for any woman who is interested in beginning a running program or is looking to improve her running. This is a great buy!

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Summary: Finally! An intelligent, well-written guide which inspires
Review: I borrowed this book from a friend and within minutes relaized that I had to buy my own copy. It is well-layed out enabling the reader to quickly access information. The topics go beyond the obvious: fitness, health, and weight loss. It challenges the reader to examine one's life as a woman and a healthy person. I am still amazed at the range of topics covered by the book... It entertains, informs, and inspires. You should either own, borrow, or give a copy of this book to someone.

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Summary: Get it at the library.
Review: I bought this, looked at it for a week and haven't gone back to it since. This book offers interesting information on training and taking care of your body, but I don't think I'll benefit from reading it again. I was looking for some inspiration for running, but didn't find it here. The book, however, does offer some good ideas to help you motivate yourself. Join or start a running group in your neighborhood. Connect with others who are interested in running. After all, do you want to run or do you want to read?

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Summary: New Inspiration
Review: I got this book 1 week ago. I love it. I read it in 2 days and devoured the information it contained. I'm new to running and this book has made running very accesible for me. Anyone who is considering running should get this book, especially before you buy your running shoes.

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Summary: A Winner!
Review: I have never been a very athletic person and at 38 I decided I would try running as a way to burn off those extra calories and relieve stress. I had so many questions about running, and some specific questions that related to women only. I read this book cover to cover. It was easy to read, it was filled with all kinds of helpful information and it inspired me to run. I have looked at other running books for women, but this by far is the best and I would recommend it to anyone, whether they are trying running for the first time or have been running for years!

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Summary: Easy to Follow
Review: I have never considered myself a runner, but this book gave me an easy to follow running plan and great exercises to go with it. I have been running for 3 months now - a record! Although the plan was a little too aggressive for me, it was easy to modify to fit my needs. My running times have been increasing and my walking times decreasing. It has been three months and I have never enjoyed running more! Great book!

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Summary: Very Imformative!
Review: I have read some different running books in the past but I have to say that this is one of the best. After reading it cover to cover I am sitll able to refer to when I necessesary! It addresses needs for all levels of runners from how to buy shoes to training for a race! I found the content easy to understand and extremely useful. Strongly recommended!