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

Publisher's Summary

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

so you want to be a runner ... or a better runner

I’m a toddler runner (it’s been less than 18 months since I started running consistently) and how I WISH this book would have been around when I started. I actually found Amanda through her blog- it came up every time I googled a running question. I started following her on social media and love her genuine passion for running and helping others. So, I won’t lie- I bought the book solely to support her since she’s unknowingly given me so much free advice - ha! But the book is truly as awesome as she is. It’s a light read, her humor and wit shines through but it also touches on serious topics like negative self talk & the comparison game. This book was written for people like me, the everyday runner. I felt encouraged, motivated & inspired to change the way I think about running, my “performance” and honestly, a lot of what she writes applies to other areas of life. I just finished listening to it on Audible & I can’t wait to go back and take my highlighter to the pages & read it again!

Meh

I appreciate that this is geared toward people that don't necessarily consider themselves "real runners". I expected a little more out of it, honestly. While the exercises might be helpful in the hard copy, it felt like they were pulled from a blog to add weight in the audio version. I found myself fast forwarding through a lot of it. If you've been running for an extended period of time, this may not be that beneficial.

Comprehensive running instruction

This is a great running book, one of my favorites. I do wish some of the tables were included as a PDF file so I could quickly refer to it after the listen.

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.

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.

Wow

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

I cried, I laughed

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

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!!

Excellent

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

great

loved the content and the message. great listening to at work to get pumped for run