Seven Ways To Make Running Not Suck

Synopsis

Let’s face it – running sucks. Those pictures of runners that we see in advertisements showing a smiling, energetic runner in no way represent the agonizing, sweat-covered dread that so many of us put ourselves through in order to stay healthy. Given the vast amount of benefits associated with running, why can’t it be more enjoyable? What if I told you that running does not have to induce misery and can in fact be quite pleasant no matter your fitness level? Sure, there will still be a bit of effort required and you’ll probably work up a good amount of sweat no matter how favorable your runs turn out. But, by accounting for several key factors involved with your run such as weather and equipment, you can minimize the opportunity for these same factors to have a negative impact on your run. This can in turn improve your running experience as well as your motivation to keep running. Seven Ways outlines how to account for a variety of factors that can directly influence the quality of your runs. Based on his own experience as well as the information gained from dozens of conversations with both new and experienced runners, Mark Knoblauch guides you through preparing and adapting to these factors as well as how to use them to your advantage. By reducing the opportunity for negative influences to impact your running, it should be expected that your runs will become more enjoyable and more motivating, which in turn can have a significant impact on both your performance as well as your overall health.

 

This book was great! It simplified some core concepts that any level of runner can benefit from them. It provides details and benefits from as little as wearing the appropriate shoes to “what you should consider when an injury occurs.” For me, I thought the ideas fit well with almost any sport. In addition to providing ideas I have not thought of being a casual runner. The biggest negative is there is no magic pill inside the book that makes running completely “not suck” but it does provide some information that will definitely make it suck less. Good, quick read!

The information Dr. Knoblauch covers is relevant to everyone, from the novice to the most experience runner! Specifically, I enjoyed the chapters on setting realistic goals, using the right equipment, and taking care of injuries. I have already made adjustments to my running routine based on specific recommendations from this book. I HIGHLY recommend Seven Ways to Make Running Not Suck!!

I found the book very insightful – especially due to the fact that i want to start running again and needed the extra motivation to do just that! Core details which you never thought you need to take into consideration- but is very important in the end results you are striving for. Really enjoyed the read!!