Running That Doesnt Suck, Lisa Jhung
Running That Doesnt Suck, Lisa Jhung
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Running That Doesn't Suck
How to Love Running (Even If You Think You Hate It)

Author: Lisa Jhung

Narrator: Christie Moreau

Unabridged: 4 hr 24 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/09/2019

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

Running doesn't have to suck. Ease yourself into a comfortable routine (promise!) with this hilarious and approachable guide to workouts and nutrition from an experienced athlete.

We've all side-eyed the chipper runners jogging by in their short-shorts and "Fun Run"-finisher tops and felt a little envious. How do they get out there and do it every day? How did they become Runners? Though it's theoretically one of the most natural sports for humans, the general response to running tends to be, "It's hard. It sucks. I wish I could do it."

If you want to enjoy running, this helpful and humorous guide will get you started, keep you going, and teach you to "embrace the suckiness" (Hint: You don't have to run at 6 a.m. and you definitely don't have to wear short-shorts). You'll also find body maintenance tips, nutritional guidance, and running etiquette pointers. And, when you're feeling discouraged, Jhung's down-to-earth advice will help you stay motivated and confident.

With smartly organized chapters that you can read in any order, this book includes insights from professional runners, sports psychologists, coaches, physical therapists, and Jhung's own two-decade writing and running career. Whether you're looking for inspiration or setting specific goals, this book has everything you need to get hooked on the sport.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Emily on January 08, 2021

I’d like to revise the subtitle of this book. It should really be called: Running That Doesn’t Suck (If You’re Young, Always-Athletic, and Childless). As a 41 year old always-overweight, full time working mom, I had trouble relating to ANY of this book. I did couch to 5K in my mid thirties and contin......more

Goodreads review by Meg on January 09, 2022

Review coming tomorrow :)......more

Goodreads review by Emilia Ann on July 29, 2021

So this time around reading it I’m actually doing the running guide that’s inside and I can honestly say it’s really good. I’m partway through the guide now and it’s going very well. Plus you have all the other tips so it’s the kind of book you can constantly refer back to which for me is a huge win......more

Goodreads review by Riley (runtobooks) on December 22, 2019

a pretty basic guide for non-runners. nothing i didn’t already know from my own learning and talking with other runners.......more

Goodreads review by Hannah on January 05, 2020

would have loved this book a few years ago, when i was getting into running + had no clue what i was doing - but because i’ve rub off and on for the past few years, it was a little redundant. it’s a cute book, though, and motivating for me to get back out and run with my greatest fashion accessory:......more


Quotes

"Jhung doesn't promise that running will turn you into a euphoric gym bunny....She says it won't suck. And it didn't. At no point did I feel talked down to or foolish; the whole tone is very friendly and you truly get the sense that Jhung is on your side."
Healthista

"Appropriately enough, Running That Doesn't Suck is a book that doesn't suck. In fact, it is the opposite of sucky-a punchy, perfect blend of wit, inspiration, and nitty-gritty tips and advice, delivered in plain English. Lisa Jhung comes across as a guru, a coach, a cheerleader, and your favorite running buddy, all rolled into one."—Mark Remy, creator of DumbRunner.com and author of The Runner's Rule Book