Run For It: A Woman's Guide to Running for Physical and Emotional Health (Paperback)

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RUN FOR IT speaks in a unique, personal tone to women of all ages and of all athletic abilities. -- Rae Ann Darling

Product Description

RUN FOR IT shows how women can change their lives with running. Running can help combat stress, depression, PMS, menopausal symptoms and more. RUN FOR IT contains chapters on everything from what to wear, what to eat, stretching and yoga, handling injuries, safety, running and pregnancy and many other topics. Woven throughout is the physical, mental, and emotional therapy that the sport can bring-the joy of running.

Karen Bridson is a journalist with the Toronto Star and CBC This Morning whose running career helped her lose over fifty pounds-and changed her life. A three-time marathon competitor, she conducts women-only running clinics at the Toronto running shop "The Running Room." She lives in Toronto.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Burford Books (May 25, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1580801005
• ISBN-13: 978-1580801003
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,153,744 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a "must-read" for all women, November 15, 2002

By	Rae Ann Darling Reed "RunnerGirl.com" (RunnerGirl.com, United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I highly recommend this book to all women. It speaks in a unique, personal tone to all ages & athletic abilities. RUN FOR IT is a comprehensive guide that will help improve your health, fitness, and well-being.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended for women of any age or background, August 11, 2002

By	Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

Run For It: A Woman's Guide To Running For Emotional And Physical Health by freelance journalist and three-time marathon competitor Karen Bridson (who also conducts women-only running clinics at the Toronto running shop "The Running Room") is a straightforward guide to the health benefits a running regimen can provide for women, as well as how to safely pursue this great sport and physical fitness activity. From taking precautions, to protect one's physical safety, to maintaining health and learning, to stay with running in all seasons, Run For It offers a wealth of useful, practical information and is highly recommended for women of any age or background who would like to engage in running for their personal health or pleasure.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thank you for your inspiration..., January 4, 2004

By	"mommanagement" - See all my reviews

Karen, I received your book at the exact right moment. I admittedly don't really like running but I love races! Yes, I know this sounds rather bizarre but I love being involved in 5km, 10km, 1/2 marathons and even triathlons! In order to finish these I need to run to train!

Well, I am just getting over a broken foot (I can walk fast but not run much yet) and have a 1/2 marathon in a week. I got Karen's book in early December and it was the kick I needed. I have been training and will be finishing my race! It may be a lot slower than originally planned but I will do it!

I highly recommend this book for women = especially if you don't think you would like to run!