Dawn Dais hated running. And it didn't like her much, either. Her fitness routine consisted of avoiding the stairs in her own house, because who really has the energy to climb stairs? It was with this exercise philosophy firmly in place that she set off to complete a marathon. The Nonrunner's Marathon Guide for Women is a fun training manual for women who don't believe that running is their biological destiny but who dream of crossing the finish line nonetheless. It opens with a realistic training schedule and is chock-full of how-to's, quizzes, and funny observations, which Dais felt were lacking in the guides she had consulted. The Nonrunner's Marathon Guide for Women also integrates entries from Dias's journal, sharing everything would-be marathoners need to know about the gear, the blisters, the early morning workouts, the late-night carb binges, and - most important of all - the amazing rewards. Anyone can do a marathon. This book just makes the experience a little more bearable and a lot more fun.
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29 of 29 people found the following review helpful
By Michelle
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Even if you're not into running, you'll still appreciate the humour in this book (she may even turn you into a runner!). If you ARE into running then you'll find this extremely entertaining as well as informative. I love that it's written from the perspective of a non-addicted, non-competitive runner ... someone I can truly relate to! As someone who has yet to do her first marathon (and has no real talent for running but enjoys it anyway!), I found this book inspired me so much more than any of the other running books I've read. I read it from cover to cover in one day as I just couldn't put it down! Advice delivered with great humour is much easier to remember than boring dry facts and the author conveys her training experiences (mistakes and successes) with self-effacing wit. I'll be re-reading this book again and again!
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
By Egloff Roger
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As someone who is about to run their first marathon, this book was perfect for me. Somehow I have ended up doing a marathon, but unlike my friends who are full of enthusiasm, my motivation was very low. This book made me realise I am not the only one to feel like that and I found myself screaming out loud with laughter at so many things that I could totally relate to. If you are not a serious marathon runner, hoping to finish in under 4.30, this book is absolutely worth reading. It will make you feel much better about yourself and give you hope that you too can complete a marathon. Not much factual advice, so don't buy it if that is what you were hoping for.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By G. Jenkins
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Best not to read this book in public for fear of laughing/snorting out loud and making a fool of yourself. I found it a light hearted and informative book though some of the lengthy personal anecdotes were wearing. I read the whole book in a day so from a value for money point of view you may find the same information on line or in a magazine. However, the author is extremely motivating and while not gliding over the negative points of running (and there are many!) she does manage to instill the belief that it is possible to complete a marathon with enough self motivation and a supply of painkillers.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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I'm torn with my review on this book. On the one hand, its reassuring to read that somewhere out there, somebody runs slower than I do and still gets through the 16-week beast of training for the marathon. On the other, her reliance on Advil in the face of what was sounds like quite a serious knee injury is concerning. At that point surely she should have been seeing a physio and laying off the running completely, not pushing on with training and then having to walk 13 miles out of 26 in absolute agony in the marathon? As someone who has done exactly that, i.e. pushed on through an injury (which then took over 3 months recovery time and still comes back on occasion), I really don't think that is the correct message to send to beginners thinking about starting to run. Given that this book, by virtue of it being published, could be seen as making her an "expert" on the topic, she should have been much more careful in some of the advice she doles out to first time runners.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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This book had made me realise that I can, despite not being the fittest person on the planet, I can with training run a marathon. This book gives you all the information that you need to know about clothing, trainers and all the practical stuff that most books only give a short mention to. Inspired by Dawn I have started blogging my jouirney from couch potato to running goddess! It has bceome my bible and a pick me up when I feel that it's impossible.
For training plans there are better books but for motivation this can't be beaten.
Thanks Dawn and I'll let you know how I get on!
For training plans there are better books but for motivation this can't be beaten.
Thanks Dawn and I'll let you know how I get on!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Good tips, hilarious at times... you won't feel alone running with this one
13 Feb 2011
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I'm like the author in that I too am a non-runner though I reckon I could give her a run for her money in the couch potato stakes (shameful, I know). Her writing style may not be to everyone's taste but I enjoyed it, especially the bits about coming back from a Saturday run and lying on her kitchen floor to cool down and attempting to drink water while doing so (not a success). The serious runners may not like her tales of various mishaps but I think that they give encouragement to those who need a prod to get out of the armchair and do something they never did before. Go read!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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I have entered a half marathon next year and although I run a bit I needed an extra push , this book made me laugh out loud, not only was it well written there are proper tips and training advice for completing yourrun. Also, when you feel like you have nothing left to give the writer has gone through exactly the same pain barrier. Worth while read if you are considering running a race whether is 5k, 10k or full blown marathon.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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I wanted this book to be so much more than it was! I wanted to hear about the authors first steps out of the door and how she found her first few runs.....but it skipped right from zero to full on running! I wanted to hear her tell me how impossible her first run was and make me feel better that I thought I would never run more than 60 seconds, but it all got a bit serious a bit quickly!
Then, I wanted more detail about her Marathon run....I wanted to feel the excitement, the nerves the experience, but it was all rushed through and I didn't even get the time she finished (unless I missed that bit).
It could have been so much better, but it was funny in certain parts and interesting in others......but I was still feeling frustrated!
Then, I wanted more detail about her Marathon run....I wanted to feel the excitement, the nerves the experience, but it was all rushed through and I didn't even get the time she finished (unless I missed that bit).
It could have been so much better, but it was funny in certain parts and interesting in others......but I was still feeling frustrated!
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get off your butt
Bought this for a friend doing her first marathon- she thought it was great- a pleasant change from the usual earnest guidance on offer.
Published 3 months ago by old lady running
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Non runners marathon guide
Excellent entertaining and funny. I could relate to so many things in my journey to run. Not a serious guide but pure light hearted fun
Published 5 months ago by terrigreenhalgh7
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Hillarious!
I read this before a half marathon and not only did it give me some great tips but really made me realise that you should laugh your way through your training to make it a whole... Read more
Published 7 months ago by darwdoow
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inspirational!
I read this book last year when training for a marathon and found it hilarious but also inspirational. Read more
Published 17 months ago by MollyDimple
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save your money
Should've guessed by the title that this wasn't aimed at real runners, no real info in it, just pseudo-entertainment with a few genuinely funny bits. Read more
Published 23 months ago by mum
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Finally, the truth!
An honest and enjoyable book written from the point of view of a newbie. Dais sprinkles humour into what can be an ordinarily bland topic - she is truthful about the amount of... Read more
Published on 17 Jan 2011 by Fashion_wannabe
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Bought this book as I intend to run a marathon next year. It is one of 3 I purchased at the same time. Read more
Published on 18 Oct 2010 by madmel64
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The running fairy
A candid, good humoured and self deprecating guide to marathon training in general and via one 'normal' womans journey. Read more
Published on 8 Aug 2010 by Dee_01
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Marathon book
Thought this book was ok, written by an american, to inspire and let you make notes about your training etc. Some bits are funny.
Published on 5 July 2010 by Mrs Tina McLaren
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