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The Runner's Book of Daily Inspiration : A Year of Motivation, Revelation, and Instruction

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The Runner's Book of Daily Inspiration:A Year of Motivation, Revelation, and Instruction is most likely the best investment I have ever made. Last year, I made a resoltion to myself to get in shape, eat healthy, and basically be a fit person inside and out. This is not a very easy resolution to fulfill, as I soon found out. It was my plan to run at least 3 times a week, and supplement it with another form of aerobic exercise. Very quickly, I lost my motivation, and was not living up to my expectations. I came upon this book soon afterwards, and tried to regain my motivation. After restarting my exercise program along with reading this book, I am now running every day of the week, rain or shine, hot or cold, I run through it all, all due this very book. If you buy one book in your life, buy Catcher in the Rye. But if you buy two, buy this one too!

A daily dose of inspiration for the runner so that when there is sideways rain at 4:30 in the morning and you don't want to get your butt out of bed you can read you daily page that makes you get out and run. Damn you book! My bed was so comfortable.

Of course I felt awesome after I finished my run:)

This book was given to me as a gift. Being a "novice runner" of two years, I found this book to be very motivational. It is very intuitive on the thoughts of runners and some of the obstacles runners may encounter and how to get beyond those barriers. I have thought it such an excellent book that I am suprised it is not readily stocked and available for 24 hour shipping, especially during the holiday season. You know us last minute shoppers. Great gift idea for the novice or avid runner in your life if you can find a copy of it in time.

As somebody who has been running on and off for several years, I bought this book out of interest together with some other running books. I really enjoy the daily pearls of wisdom, and yes, while this may sound a bit cheesy, what I read really does inspire and motivate me, especially on the days when the sofa beckons. The writing is down to earth and easy to read. I can really recommend it for somebody who needs a friendly little push to get going or that extra bit of motivation to push yourself just that little bit further.

Better than expected with quotes and daily reminders of why we started to run and what motivates us to continue.

The daily readings are well written, appropriate, inspirational and at times informative. This is a great way to start off your day whether you are running that day or not.

I read this book every day and love it! Kevin Nelson gives practical, fun and whimsical advice to people who love (or want to love) to run.

This book really deserves 2 1/2 stars. Some of the entries and quotations really are inspiring while others are just plain goofy. For example, one entry urges the reader to take a nap under a tree after a run. I don't know about you, but I'm sweaty and dirty after a run and the idea of sleeping under a tree isn't appealing. Other times the advice of one day (run harder, don't quit) contradicts the advice of the next day (take it easy, take a day off). I also came to suspect the the writer rehashes some of his advice from daily inspirational books that he has done (golfers and anglers) and I came to wonder if he is a runner himself. That said, I did finish the book in one year and it inspired me to run ocassionally.

I received this book about 2 days after I ordered it! I love it! I have been faithfully Inspired every day! Thanks!

Saw this online and put it on my wish list several years ago for Christmas. Received it that year for Christmas.

I read it religiously the first year, but since just read the days when I happen to pick it up. However, I have this past year been folding over the corners to mark my favorite day's messages.

If you are new to running, love running, or are just into sport motivating passages, than this is a very good read. The pages are dated, but by month and day only so it works for whatever year. Plus, you don't have to read them on that specific day, though some do refer to the specific date printed on that page. Ex. Christmas Day Dec. 25th, New years day, Valentines day, etc.

I have purchased copies for friends, and they have enjoyed it too. Additionally, I have read passages to my the cross country team that I coach while they are stretching.

Highly recommend.