Confessions of an Unlikely Runner

A Guide to Racing and Obstacle Courses for the Averagely Fit and Halfway Dedicated

De: Dana Ayers

Narrado por: Dana Ayers

Witty, observant, and full of cringe-worthy confessions and heartwarming encouragement, Confessions celebrates both running and life.

Part Bridget Jones, part Forrest Gump, Dana Ayers chronicles her awkward mishaps and adventures in transitioning from childhood bookworm to accidental accomplished athlete. Over the last 10 years, Ayers has completed a vast array of races. She runs them all while admittedly not getting much faster, much thinner, or much more disciplined — though she has managed to be on national television, split open her pants, and get electrocuted. Ayers intersperses her hilarious yet relatable struggles with insights about how and why she keeps running.

A self-proclaimed ambassador of slow runners, Ayers has completed dozens of endurance challenges, including Tough Mudder, the Ragnar Relay, Muddy Buddy, Warrior Dash, Run Amuck, the Army Ten-Miler, the Country Music Marathon, and many more mud runs, obstacles courses, and races. Her race descriptions will entertain seasoned runners and non-runners alike. Woven into the chaos of her running adventures is compassionate reassurance for anyone who feels like they aren’t fast enough, athletic enough, or strong enough to finish a tough race. Though told with humor, Confessions’ stories share an underlying theme of Ayers’ serious reverence for the sport of running and the running community. Ayers describes experiences such as participating in a 1,000-mile relay for Boston Marathon bombing victims, and being overcome by emotion while observing wounded veterans struggling to finish a race. Her stories prove how life-enriching it can be to physically fight for something and to cheer on others who are doing the same.

For anyone who has considered trying a marathon, an obstacle race, or simply taking up running for the first time, Ayers is your ambassador. If she can do it, you can, too.

©2017 Dana Ayers (P)2020 Dana Ayers

Excellent storytelling!

I really enjoyed the author’s storytelling skills and frankness in describing her exploits. She helped me believe that I, too, can be a “real runner.”

Hilarious and great for beginner runners!

I wasn’t sure at first because I’m used to running books being so serious. This was a funny, laid back way to learn about the sport and celebrate the various facets of it.

Love this book. Awesome!!!

Loved this book. Found it very compelling and funny. At times I laugh and other times throughout the book I cry.The fact that it is true experiences makes the reading greater. I recommend this book to anyone wo loves entertaining reads.

Real life experiences and entertaining

I loved her book. I could have listened to more. She inspired me to keep training for my first marathon.