The born again runner :

Title :

The born again runner : a guide to overcoming excuses, injuries, and other obstacles--for new and returning runners / Pete Magill ; photographs by Diana Hernandez.

Title:

The born again runner :

Author:

Magill, Pete

Format:

Books

Physical Description:

xiv, 289 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm

ISBN:

9781615193110

Production / Publication Information:

New York : The Experiment, [2016]

General Note:

"Distributed by Workman Publishing Company, Inc."--Title page verso.

Includes index.

Contents:

Part One: Out The Door -- 1 Give Me Your Tired, Your Overweight, Your Out-of-Shape, Your First-Time, Your Addicted, Your Old, Your Injured, Your People with Disabilities, Your Reluctant Runners Yearning to Breathe Freely -- 2 Twelve Guiding Principles for a Born Again Runner -- 3 Myth Busting: The No-Excuse Zone (General) -- 4 Myth Busting: The No-Excuse Zone (Biomechanical and Medical) -- Part Two: Down The Path -- 5 Run First, Train Later -- 6 The Road Ahead -- Shake It Up -- 8 The No-Mistake Zone -- Part Three: Stay The Course -- 9 Create Your Personal Action Plan -- 10 Live the Running Life -- 11 Eat Drink, and B6e6 6M6e6r6r6y6 Watch Your Calories -- 12 Injury Prevention 101.

Language:

English

Subject Term:

Running -- Training -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Running -- Physiological aspects -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Runners (Sports) -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.

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Summary

As a drug-addled young man, Pete Magill once found himself in the ER, with his body telling him to give up . Taking up running seemed impossible--but he willed himself to do it anyway.

Magill went on to become one of the fastest masters runners ever, and a sought-after coach. Over a glowing (albeit hard-won) career, he has heard every excuse people use to stop running or never start--from achy knees and sore ankles, to advanced age and arthritis, to too many cigarettes or years on the couch.

In every case, Magill's best advice is to do what he did: Run anyway--at a pace and mileage that work. Through inspiration, science, and anecdote, Magill gets runners out the door; through personal action plans, he sets them on the right path; and through the best exercises to protect and rehabilitate the body, he keeps them going--showing a way forward for new and sidelined runners who haven't before realized how close they are to fun and pain-free

running!

Reviews (2)

Publisher's Weekly Review

Regardless of one's reasons for wanting to begin running, Magill (Build Your Running Body), a six-time U.S.A. Masters Cross Country Runner, has designed a comprehensive user's guide to reaching running goals. At age 38, Magill was 50 pounds overweight and primarily subsisting on junk food, alcohol, and cigarettes. His wake-up call occurred when he passed out and woke to find himself in the ER. This manual relates how running motivated him to quit smoking and drinking and change his life for the better. The book is organized into three parts, with the first part focused on getting started, finding proper attire, and making it fun. The second part explores different types of training, such as training for weight loss versus training for a marathon, and the last part is geared toward setting long-term goals, choosing a runner's diet, and avoiding injury. Readers will be inspired by the personal stories interspersed throughout from other runners. This road map to enjoying a healthy life is highly recommended for anyone serious about beginning and sticking to a running program. (Aug.) © Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.

Library Journal Review

On the cusp of turning 40, Magill (Build Your Running Body) was told by a physician that if he continued smoking and drinking, he wouldn't live to see his son's high school graduation. With some serious motivation and as a former runner in his youth, the author set out for a 30-minute run only to be wheezing and in pain after five minutes. Today, he holds several race records and hopes to share his athletic expertise with others in need of encouragement. The book initially seems geared toward the beginner; however, even seasoned runners can benefit from reminders of the basics. Plus, runners who have plateaued can use Magill's advice to reignite their training. Magill dispels all of the myths with study findings and crushes all excuses with the sport's positive effects to help motivate hesitant runners. With downloadable worksheets and content on the book's website, one would find that they have run out of excuses to start. As a bonus, Magill's Action Plan can be used to accomplish any life goal. VERDICT With practical advice and sound knowledge, -Magill expertly and humorously inspires all fitness levels to step up their running game.-Melissa Keegan, Ela Area P.L., Lake Zurich, IL © Copyright 2016. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.