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Summary: An excellent source of information
Review: I just started running, and I refer to this book constantly. It contains excellent information from how to find the right shoe to nutrition to how to treat and prevent injuries. I think any woman runner, whether a novice or a seasoned pro, would find this book a great addition to their library.
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Summary: Awesome!
Review: I love this book -- It has become my bible! I read the book in less than a week, I could hardly put it down. When I first got the book, I thought it might be over my head (even though I've been running for years!), but I found that everything was explained well and every option was laid out for me to see. I would recommend this book for everyone -- people who want to get into shape to people who want to train and to people like me, who just run to run!
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Summary: Informative & Motivational
Review: I loved this book. I was never a runner, and thought I'd never be able to run an entire 10K. With the help of this book, I trained for and completed my first 10K (I had done 5Ks before, never below 40 minutes) and am now training for my first half marathon. I would recommend this book for anyone, whether first getting into running or trying to improve. Ms. Kowalchik writes quite well, and there are entertaining sidebars and stories from other people as well, about the history of women's running.
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Summary: The perfect book for female runners!
Review: I loved this book. I'm 17 years old, going on 18, and just took up running in early August 2001. I didn't really know much about things like warming up, stretching, and other ways to prevent injuries. And so, in 3 1/2 months or so, I've suffered 3 injuries. First, an injury to my lower left ankle, that took over 3 weeks to heal and then came back for about a week about a month later. Then I had an ITB problem (left leg) that only kept me from running for 3 days or so. Now I'm suffering from a pulled muscle in my upper right thigh that occured about 2 1/2 weeks ago. While I wait for it to heal, I'm reading everything I can about injury prevention, and this book seemed like it would be a good book for that, and also a good overall running book. This book is really amazing. There's tips on everything from nutrition, injury prevention, race training, cross training
(for when you're injured or just need a rest), speedwork, motivation, what to wear, and anything else you could possibly need to know. I highly recommend this book.
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Summary: Magnetic !
Review: I ordered this from you last Thursday (1/27) & got it last Monday (1/31)-- that's pretty fast service! I am in my late 40's, trim, fairly fit. And I just began running. This one had very good reviews & though there were several that I was thinking to buy as my first running book, I'm glad I bought this one. I've just finished Chapter 3 - but this IS the first book that I have read from beginning and have not skipped a page since I started. It seems like it has a "magnet" that holds you onto every line of every page. And from the great reviews written, I'm sure it is one book that would be "the" book for me as I embark on this new endeavor!
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Summary: Excellent
Review: I really enjoyed this book and found it very easy to read - especially for a reference book.I've got my first race coming up this weekend, and Claire's motivational and racing chapters have really helped me prepare. Also, the nutrition chapter was very good. I would definitely recommend anyone new to running buy this book.
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Summary: Buy it, use it, change your life
Review: I used this book to start running again after a fourteen year hiatus. The beginner's schedule for running/walking is what got me going (don't forget a sports watch)--the anecdotes and stories written by other women kept me inspired. I've long since lost this book because I've lent it out so many times, but I recommend it to every woman who tells me they'd like to start, in fact, I did just this morning which is why I looked it up on Amazon. It's been seven years since I hit the road, and now I run four miles every other day. It's changed and strengthened my body, increased my stamina, provided a clear space in my mind and allowed me to get to know myself better. Give it a try! You have nothing to lose and many things to gain.
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Summary: I can run! I can run!
Review: Not only is this book GREAT for Women of all ages but this is a great stepping tool to begin running. I've always wanted to run, but never could get past the 2 min mark without feeling VERY exhausted. Kowalski teaches the process in an easy to follow step by step procedure. Her approach is fun, personal, and inspirational. It's a must in every womens side table!!
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Summary: Good overview-- some parts too superficial
Review: There's a lot of filler here that smacks of magazine article "sound bite" type writing --I mean it sounds great, but I like a little more depth and explanation. The injury section was very cursory for instance. And the tone of some of the motivational stuff felt like it's target audience was more young girls than women. Overall I think it's a good starting read, and the training section was good, but I didn't feel particularly "wowed" by the motivational parts--maybe because I had already taken up running and already knew why I liked it . . .
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Summary: A complete and wonderful book about running!
Review: This book is amazing! I am a beginning runner and read this book from cover to cover. It is EXTREMELY helpful! There are chapters that cover everything from selecting running shoes, evaluating running surfaces, running while pregnant, running during menopause, etc. My favorite item is a 10 week beginner's running schedule that lays out a very easy run/walk plan that culminates in the ability to run for 30 min (about a 5K). For you advanced runners, there are also schedules with much higher mileage, i.e. marathons or half-marathons.
Kowalchik covers issues for all runners as well as issues specific to women. She also addresses topics such as nutrition, cross-training, and injury prevention.
This book is ideal for the beginning to advanced runner. This book definitely helped and motivated me. Give it a try.
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