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The author doesnt say 'Its easy, go on, be more strong.' She know really her stuff because she is/was like us. This book is like that. And its works. You know what i hate running. I found really hard to push myself. The way she write is book is really helpful, funny, easy to read.
I read the book during my marathon training and it gave me something to think about during my many hours pounding the asphalt. We can't all be "Chipper Jen". Dawn Dais is hilarious in this spunky, never-say-die-until-you-hit-the-couch, non-runners guide to marathon training. All marathoners should not only read this book, but consider it an insider's guide for those of us who love and miss our couches.
If that weren't bad enough, I've read enough publications from experienced runners to know that the little amount of advice she does give is misguided. And there is no lack of whining and complaining on her part. I was EXPECTING a guide that would give me training, nutritional, and motivational advice for running a marathon aimed at women. What I GOT was a novice's 200+ page account of how she barely got through a marathon. Instead of inspiring me to run, she just made me want to smack her upside the head and say "shut up already".
When it hurt, we knew. She let us know how she really felt throughout the entire book. Running the marathon is no easy task however if we pace ourselves, listen to our bodies and be real with our outcomes, we can really do it.Good luck. I LOVED this book. It was so funny and so real. When it was getting better, we knew.
I am sure that if I DO decide to sign up, I will have to reread this story MANY more times to help me get through it all. She's not an expert--and doesn't claim to be. While running I would recount tales from her journey and laugh hysterically. It's a humorous tale for those struggling in their own journey.I will say she has inspired me to think about running a marathon this year. The humor Dawn Dais had to get her own butt off the couch inspired me to do so as well.
I am going to a meeting later this month for more information. It literally helped me finish the last mile on my 6.2 trek this past weekend. I have been running off/on for months now, but began to feel "alone" in my journey. I purchased this book just a few weeks ago and within a week had read it from cover to cover. While reading her story, I decided to look for a running group and found a local one (that meets just a few blocks from my home).
I won't be following her "tortilla chip and cheese" diet plan--but that isn't what the book is about.
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