alisarae's Reviews (1.65k)

I hate running, and I think I still do, but this book is perfect for people like me. There is a daily plan that tells you exactly what to do on each workout day for 13 weeks. I looked at many other books, but couldn't find any like this; I never did any running exercises in jr high or high school, so I couldn't rely on past knowledge. There are also 13-week plans for walking and hard-core running.

After the first session, I felt like this was totally do-able. It starts of slow, building up muscle and bone strength, then increases so you will be able to run for 60 minutes without stopping.

It also includes detailed stretching, cross-training and strength-training exercises (with illustrations!).

This book is realistic in helping you achieve goals, recognizing that people don't become runners overnight, and that being fit is a lifestyle, not an activity (that's why there's a chapter on nutrition as well).

So good!

Rowling's distinctive voice and masterful storytelling is immediately evident--it was nice to be told from an old friend about such horrors that the characters undergo. All of the characters are lonely, pitiful, pitiable, or despicable creatures, and only because of my trust in Rowling did I keep reading. To be fair, it wraps up well.