Train Like A Mother: How To Get Across Any Finish Line - And Not Lose Your Family, Job, Or Sanity (2012) - Plot & Excerpts
Absolutely hilarious and informative in turns. This book was broken into small bite sized chapters and I had no problems putting this book down and picking right back up wherever I left off. Sarah and Dimity's words were inspiring and encouraging, the perfect balm for this (often tired) mother runner's soul. I highly recommend this book and their prequel, another beloved book I cherished when I was pregnant with my now vibrant and energetic toddler! I bought this kindle book for $1.99 a few days ago through BookBub on Amazon. It's still on sale!I'm currently training for my 2nd duathlon which is in less than two weeks and wanted some motivation. I'm also hoping to start training again for another half marathon. A friend, who is a runner, recommended this book.The book includes training plans for various race lengths and levels of effort, tips about nutrition, cross training, race day, and more. But, my favorite part of the book were the quotes at the end of each chapter. These were answers to various questions by other runners. I just found many of these humorous or touching to the point that I got teary eyed a few times.Some quotes to the "question", "When I cross a finish line I feel...""Unstoppable.""Relief""Like I can conquer the world and anything it throws at me.""Like I'm going to die.""Victorious, even though I haven't won."I just loved it when I could relate to these other runners... and even when I couldn't!The only thing I didn't really appreciate was some of the language. I guess it is primarily one of their slogans about being a "bad***" mother runner". I probably won't read their other book because of this, but I did come away with a lot of things that were good, too!
What do You think about Train Like A Mother: How To Get Across Any Finish Line - And Not Lose Your Family, Job, Or Sanity (2012)?
Funny and helpful. Lots of good information. I'm especially excited about the training plans.
—kdog97
I didn't like it as much as the first book but it does have good tips on running.
—craven
This is a great book but I still love the first one and re-read it often.
—noe
