• Run to the Finish

  • The Everyday Runner's Guide to Avoiding Injury, Ignoring the Clock, and Loving the Run
  • By: Amanda Brooks
  • Narrated by: Dana Dae
  • Length: 7 hrs and 11 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (179 ratings)

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Run to the Finish

By: Amanda Brooks
Narrated by: Dana Dae
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Inspiration and practical tips for runners who prioritize enjoyment over pace and embrace their place as an "average" runner

In her first book, popular runner blogger Amanda Brooks lays out the path to finding greater fulfillment in running for those who consider themselves "middle of the pack runners" - they're not trying to win Boston (or even qualify for Boston); they just want to get strong and stay injury-free so they can continue to enjoy running.

Run to the Finish is not your typical running book. While it is filled with useful strategic training advice throughout, at its core, it is about embracing your place in the middle of the pack with humor and learning to love the run you've got without comparing yourself to other runners. Mixing practical advice like understanding the discomfort vs. pain, the mental side of running, and movements to treat the most common injuries with more playful elements such as "Favorite hilarious marathon signs" and "Weird Thoughts We all Have at the Start Line", Brooks is the down-to-earth, inspiring guide for everyone who wants to be happier with their run.

©2020 Amanda Brooks (P)2020 Da Capo Lifelong Books

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Wow

Every runner needs to read this book chock full of amazing information to help anyone at any level

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Must read , or listen to, for runners

Great information and inspiration, whether you are fast or slow runner. lots of great advice!

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Saved me from burnout

I found this book 3 weeks after finishing my first marathon. I had been injured, but I was still feeling a ton of pressure from myself and others to sign up for another race. This book helped me dispel my negative self talk, helped me realize how much I love running, and how to treat my body well so that I can keep running happily for years and years.

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excellent

I loved the Narrator and found this a great book to listen to while running. Very encouraging and inspiring. For runners of all ages and stages.

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helpful all-around running guide

if you want a book with all the things for beginner to serious amateur runners to prep, perform, and run healthy, this book is for you. it touches on just about everything and is packed with practical tips and lots of top advice. a toolkit for just about any runner.

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Excellent

A must-read (or listen)
Cover many important points about running, training and nutrition.
Embrace your pace, this is your race, enjoy it ❤️

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Run to the Finish

Great read on running. I’ve only been running for a few months, so lots of new info for me. Ms. Brooks provides lots of info & explains the whys & hows so anyone can understand. Definitely will be listening at least once more.

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Now buying the hard copy

I love this audiobook so much, that I am listening to it again and buying the hard copy. if you haven't listened yet, you really should. It's an easy listen, funny, and full of very helpful running tips.

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Great listen!!!

This really changed my mindset on me a RUNNER!!!!! I love Amanda’s down to earth approach to running it really spoke to me as a middle of the pack runner!!

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I cried, I laughed

I feel so much identified with the stories
This is me
Thank you Amanda for putting this chapters together

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