John Bingham (2) (1948–)
Auteur van The Courage To Start: A Guide To Running for Your Life
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I felt like I got some good advice and motivation from this as I start running for fun and fitness, and definitely not for speed. I did find some of the advice to be somewhat contradictory, but I'm finding that true of a lot of running books.
A good intro to running. As an older novice runner, I'm very glad to discover runners like Bingham who reassure me that running is for *me*, even if I'm slow. Bingham's story, and advice from trainers like Jeff Galloway, along with articles like http://www.runnersworld.com/runners-stories/dead-freakin-lastand-proud-of-it remind me that "I'm the captain of my running ship."
Quick skim of a read. More of a motivational read with lots of fluff. I didn't learn anything new, just confirmed things I had already learned. The whole book could have been condensed to a single article.
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John Bingham, who writes monthly columns for Runner's World, woke up one morning - in his late 30's or early 40's, I believe - to discover he was a mess. He was overweight, hooked on cigarettes, and booze, and couldn't even get up the stairs without huffing and puffing.
So, he started running. Months later, he was a testament to what healthy living can do. Known as "The Penguin", he encourages would-be joggers/runners simply to lace up and get out, not worried about beating a Kenyan to the finish line, but setting your own goals, and going as slow as you want - just so you're going.
He speaks to all the usual subjects - proper shoes, injuries, form, and programs to get you up to a steady mileage. He does so with humor and gentle inspiration. You never feel like he's bragging about how he turned his life around - just reminding you that if he could do it, anyone can.
A great book for anyone who wants to take to the road for a run, but isn't sure how to get started - or if they are truly 'right' for the running life.
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