Run to the Finish, by Amanda Brooks

Send us Fan MailFrom basic equipment and training principles to the importance of psychology and dreaming “just big enough”, Run to the Finish by Amanda Brooks, is an overview of everything running. It covers a wide range of topics in an easy to understand way that is accessible to new runners, but provides information that is also good for runners who are not new to the sport and want to improve. It was specifically written for the "middle of the pack" who find that some of the other books out there are a little intimidating because they seem to speak to a more elite group.The book is divided into 11 chapters:1.     You are a runner2.     Motivation beyond the clock3.     Breaking down discomfort VS pain4.     Don’t play the injury game5.     Dreaming just big enough6.     The perfect training plan7.     What is solid training?8.     Managing runger to avoid hangry times9.     Understanding the final 10%10.  Owning race day11.  Developing a lasting PRThe author, Amanda Brooks, has been a runner, running coach, and personal trainer for several years. She holds a degree in journalism from the University of Missouri, and has been featured in many running magazines as well as women’s health and fitness forums. Amanda is also the author of the successful RunToTheFinish.com website.Thank you to Go Hachette Books for providing us a review copy, and also putting us in contact with the author for the interview.  If you are interested in getting a copy of this book, please consider helping your local bookstore if possible. If you are looking to get the book online, and also helping out the podcast, you can get the book through our Amazon.ca affiliate link: https://amzn.to/2SnkzrC Support the showAny feedback or suggestions on this review or any of our other podcast episodes would be greatly welcomed. Leave us a review using your favorite podcast player or contact us on social media.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/runningbookreviews/Twitter: https://twitter.com/reviews_runningInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/runningbookreviews/ Podcast webpage: https://runningbookreviews.buzzsprout.com  If you have been enjoying the podcast and want more, you can find some extras on our By Me a Coffee site! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/runningbookreviews