Running Shoes Are a Girl’s Best Friend tells the stories of 53 women who run. Some have been running for decades, others began more recently. Some run for the simple pleasure it brings, while others race for finish lines. They share their reasons, motivation and tips, as do two top coaches. Motivation is everything. There are so many reasons to run. Coach Pat Carroll, one of Australia's top distance runners ever: “It is really important to enjoy the journey rather than feel like it is something you have to do.” Motivation evolves. Goals change. Many people start running without the plan to become a runner. Many begin with the goal to lose weight and / or gain fitness. You don’t need to compete. Running, though it may not be easy at first, makes you feel good. And, surprisingly, fitness improves very quickly. Says Carroll, “The great thing about running is that everyone can have their own goals and everyone can walk away feeling incredible, whether it be in training or in competition.”Author of Running Shoes Are a Girl's Best Friend
Running Shoes Are a Girl’s Best Friend tells the stories of 53 women who run. Some have been running for decades, others began more recently. Some run for the simple pleasure it brings, while others race for finish lines. They share their reasons, motivation and tips, as do two top coaches. Motivation is everything. There are so many reasons to run. Coach Pat Carroll, one of Australia's top distance runners ever: “It is really important to enjoy the journey rather than feel like it is something you have to do.” Motivation evolves. Goals change. Many people start running without the plan to become a runner. Many begin with the goal to lose weight and / or gain fitness. You don’t need to compete. Running, though it may not be easy at first, makes you feel good. And, surprisingly, fitness improves very quickly. Says Carroll, “The great thing about running is that everyone can have their own goals and everyone can walk away feeling incredible, whether it be in training or in competition.”