Tales from Another Mother Runner
Triumphs, Trials, Tips, and Tricks from the Road
- Paperback
240 pages
- Release Date
3 March 2015
Summary
“I no longer try to outrun heredity. I run to make my own history.” —Nicki, another mother runner
Every mother runner has a tale to tell. A story about how she realized, fifteen years after being told that she’s best being a bookworm, that there is an athlete inside her. Or the one about how she, fifty pounds overweight and depressed, finally found the courage—and time—to lace up her running shoes. Or maybe it’s about setting a seemingly impossible goal—going under two hours …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781449449902 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1449449905 |
| Author: | Sarah Bowen Shea, Dimity McDowell |
| Publisher: | Andrews McMeel Publishing |
| Imprint: | Andrews McMeel Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 240 |
| Release Date: | 3 March 2015 |
| Weight: | 422g |
| Dimensions: | 231mm x 178mm x 20mm |
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”… an inspiring and informative text that almost any runner–even those who are not mothers–will enjoy.”
“… an inspiring and informative text that almost any runner—even those who are not mothers—will enjoy.” (Zella (Runner’s World))”… a literary runner’s bible for women that is not to be missed.” (The Huffington Post)“… A deep well of feel-good vibes, practical insight, and hard-won enlightenment for moms committed to their running life and their family life … each quote and essay in the book is an offering, a generous gift from one mother runner to another, variously marked by honesty, humor, heartache, and passion.” (Women’s Health)
About The Author
Sarah Bowen Shea
A veteran of eight marathons with a competitive streak a mile long, Sarah Bowen Shea is a freelance writer specializing in fitness, health, gear, and parenting. She contributes to a variety of publications, including Shape, SELF, Runner’s World, Whole Living, and the New York Times. She lives in Portland, Oregon, with her husband, Jack, and three young children, including boy-girl twins.
A dedicated if not natural runner, Dimity McDowell writes regularly about sports and fitness for a range of magazines, including Runner’s World and ESPN: The Magazine. She lives and runs (at 5,280 feet) in Denver, Colorado, with her husband, Grant, two kids, and two dogs.
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