Customer Reviews
Made me breath a sigh of relief. Fantastic book!! - By: Lillie2374, 01 Sep 2008 
I've been running for a couple of months now & even tho I was told that running was a case of...well, just running, I always felt a bit out of my depth. Being a very competitive person I thought the best thing was to run till I thought I would die, then try & run harder the next day. In the end, total burnout for me.
As running is a such a natural thing, I didn't think there would be any books on how to do it, but I was amazed at how many there were. Out of all the ones I could have picked, this was by far the best choice. I started reading it & realised that I didn't have to feel bad if I couldn't run a 5 minute mile, & the relief was immense.
This book told me all the basics, clothing, shoes (which I already knew about) & it took me right back to the beginning with an easy to follow programme which even a complete beginner could do. It gave great advice about everything I needed to know without pics of stick thin runners on every page, (guaranteed to make you feel inadequate). Great stories from 'real people' who even started running into there 50's, totally inspirational.
The 60 minute 'run/walk' plan is fantastic, & after my burn out & feeling thorougly awful about my prior poor performance, I was able to run better, stronger & for longer than ever before, the runners rush hit me hard & it was great.
It has progress charts for you to fillin which are great for you to see how your doing & tips & articles which make you want to get your runners on!
A fantastic book, worth every penny.
Buy this! You won't regret it! - By: Ms. C. Campbell, 12 Aug 2008 I've been trying to motivate myself to get out & jogin order to get healthier & fitter but haven't been able to. I received this book yesterday & hadn't even got through the first chapter before I was out jogging! It's so user friendly & is really aimed at those - like me - who have very little, or no running experience or those who have had a long break.
The book includes tables/graphs to fill outin order to track your weight loss progress alongside a fill-in plan which allows you to track your progressin terms of sticking to the running schedule & the distance you are running. It really is motivational & fun - I definitely recommend it.
I love this book! - By: Freya Fowles, 05 Jun 2008 I bought this on recommendation & have been 100% happy with it - it's full of incredibly useful information both for runners just starting out & for those who've been running for longer - my husband even likes to read bits & he's a hardcore 42 minute 10K runner of a few years now! For me, I am looking to lose weight & get fit & even I can manage to do the programme - it's so easy & I'm actually at the point where I look forward to going out. Really can't praise it enough!
Training made fun - By: Miss Hunter, 15 May 2008 If your considering taking up running or returning after a long lay off this is a bright, fun & funky guide with loads of practical tips. The training routine eases youin & over the weeks builds your fitness up to running a half or full marathon. Its also full of inspiring real life stories to motivate you, a really good introduction.
If I can, anyone can! - By: Dizzyblonde, 16 Apr 2008 This is a truly fantastic book. I have been overweight & unfit since childhood & the thought of exercise didn't appeal. However, my sister is getting married later this year & I've got to wear a frock. Having stumbled on this book just after Christmas, I thought I would give running a go. It is truly inspirational, easy to follow & writtenin a way that makes me smile & think yeah - I can do it! The fist session I struggled to jogg for 60 seconds, but I kept with it. I completed the 10 weeks & have lost over a stonein weight, I feel so much healthier & fitter. I completed my first 5K 'run' last night & managed to jog all the wayin a time of 33 minutes & 37 seconds. I would never have thought I would enjoy running, but I love it! I'm already on the 10K plan & have entered The Great Women's 10Kin the middle of June. Go on - If I can, anyone can!
