I was in Waterstones today and this book jumped off the shelf at me. I had a quick look at the back cover which had the following quote:
"This is the funniest book ever written about marathon training - an essentially absurd process that is taken too seriously by far too many runners. This is a must-read for couch potatoes who accidentally sign up for this ambitious athletic event and then think, oh my god, what have I done?"
After that endorsement I couldn't put it down and I have already enjoyed the Introduction by author Dawn Dais the self-proclaimed "worst runner in the world". As she rightly asks, why would anyone want to take marathon training tips from her? Her answer is that it will be good for your self-esteem. She says this:
"When you're in week 10 of your training and your feet suddenly turn into brick weights that you must drag along for miles at a time, do you really think you'll find comfort and inspiration from a runner/ author who could run from here to Argentina with a lethal combination of willpower and calf muscles? No, you need someone whose lack of real running talent or inclination will make you feel great about your own mediocre skills. And I am just that someone to make you feel like a star".
If you want to find out more about the book, click here to see Dawn's website which has the inspirational tagline Get off your butt!
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