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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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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
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!
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
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.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
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.
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Half and half
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... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Ms. C. E. Rees
inspirational!
I read this book last year when training for a marathon and found it hilarious but also inspirational. Read more
Published 4 months ago by MollyDimple
Good and bad
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..... Read more
Published 7 months ago by FLB
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 10 months ago by mum
Good tips, hilarious at times... you won't feel alone running with...
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). Read more
Published 15 months ago by Bean Cosnochta
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 16 months ago by Fashion_wannabe
LOL
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 19 months ago by madmel64
A little inspiration
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... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Allotmentrose
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 22 months ago by Dee_01
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 23 months ago by Mrs Tina McLaren
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