Hello! I’m finally sharing my thoughts on The Runner’s World Big Book of Running for Beginners! (Below)
Thank you for all the comments on my Craziest Thing I’ve Seen on a Run post – the things you guys shared on Instagram made me laugh! A fish – no where near water. An ax?! I can go on…
I have a busy Tuesday going on over here, but first I started the day with a run. I take Sundays and Thursdays as rest days – unless I have a Sunday race and then I take Mondays off.
Just thought I’d share that in case you want to know my life story.
Today’s post isn’t just about the RW book. I also have a tip for ya…
Just the tip: Buy two of these bags. Then, you will have some left after you open the bag on the way home and eat them ALL. Hey, don’t the healthy peeps always tell us to “eat your greens!”?! Well, I did.
Me.
Runner’s World Big Book of Running for Beginners
A rep from Runner’s World sent me the RW Big Book Of Running for Beginners book a few weeks ago and I’ve been flipping through it slowly. The good thing is it’s not a novel so you don’t have to read it from start to finish in one shot. Most times I’ve opened it up to a random page and read some tips.
I realize I am not a new runner, but it’s always good to remember the basics! This was a good refresher to remind me the things YOU might want to read about too.
The book’s authors are very well known runner experts – Jennifer Van Allen, Bart Yasso and Amby Burfoot.
My favorite thing about the book is the #1 step of the “How to become a runner in 5 steps” chapter. I started my fitness journey by walking. I very very gradually found runner. And I’m still a big believer in walking for exercise and weight loss.
If you want to buy the book you can get it here.
I’m also giving away my copy of the book. I’ll send it anywhere in the world – so all are welcome to enter.
To Win This Copy of the RW’s Book of Running: Leave a comment on this post with the name of the last book you read.
Closes: 4/30 at 8am PST. Open to residents of Earth. All opinions are my own. I was provided with this book by RW.
BreannaS says
The last book I finished was divergent and I am now working on the next one as well as ultra marathon man by dean karnazes.
Kate W says
I’m only admitting it because this is the internet and you don’t know me 😉
It was called “Three Weeks with Lady X” by Eloisa James. I’m a sucker for a trashy romance novel now that it’s Autumn and getting colder (other hemisphere… So I could definitely use some extra running motivation right about now!)
Jennifer says
Little Princes: One Man’s Promise to Bring Home the Lost Children of Nepal & Gone Girl – I LOVE to listen to audiobooks while I run, so I hope the last book I listened to counts as the last book I “read”!
James Betts @ Treadmill Coach says
Another way of starting to run is starting to think about running.
Stacy says
The last book I read was “Orange was the New Black”, loved the show on Netflix so much had to read the book, what a disappointment! Currently reading “The fault in our stars”, so far so good!
Colleen C. says
The Husband’s Secret
Liz says
The last book I read was Train Like a Mother.
PS Love the new blog design!
Heather F says
I finished Gone Girl in January and recently started Devil in the white city.
Melanie says
The last book I read was The Anglican Way by Thomas McKenzie. (It just came out and it’s really good, if anyone is interested in learning more about the Anglican tradition. :-))
Amy says
Oooh! I would love to win this **Giveaway** for this book! To answer your question for the Giveaway, the last book I read was “Unbroken.” I love inspiring books and although I’ve been a runner, I’m always open to learning new things b/c I certainly have room to improve.
~Amy 🙂
Sharon says
The last book I read was House Rules by Jodi Picoult
Liz Mitchell says
The last book I read was last year, I’m bad I get sucker into watching too much reality tv. The book was My Antoniá by Willa Cather.
Johanna Naama says
I’m about 2 pages from finishing Mile Markers by Kristin Armstrong. Loved it!
Maru says
Last book i’ve read was “la ridicula idea de no volver a verte” de Rosa Montero. Cheers
Krit says
Flames of Love….. It’s good for a mindless read
Jolene @ Homespun Heritage says
The good ‘ole BIBLE…..but working on a 1952 copy of Daniel Boone….odd I know but my 12 yr old handed it to me and its kinda good!
Samantha says
The last book I read was – Memoirs of a Geisha … it was amazing!
Hillary says
My last book was Room. Very good, but odd too!
Tahleen says
Hmm, the last complete book I read was Breakfast Served Anytime by Sarah Combs, but I’m almost done with The Winter People by Jennifer McMahon and about halfway through Rush Me by Allison Parr (the last one is a friend from my teen years, and it’s really good!).
Kelly says
Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children!
cel says
gone girl!
Michelle says
I just finished This is Why You’re Fat by Jackie Warner
tina says
Just finished Dr Sleep by Stephen King.
Bobbie says
I am not a new runner but I’d be willing to bet there are some fabulous tips in this book regardless.
The last book I read and technically am still paging through is How I Quit Sugar–Sarah Wilson
Catherine B says
I am currently reading “Running an Marathon for Dummies.” 🙂
Kirsten says
Just reread The Great Gatsby.
Laura says
I just finished Gone Girl, it was definitely a page turner!
Bloismon says
I have just finished Just what kind of mother are you? by Paula Daly
Sarah says
I just finished the last book in the Game of Thrones series.
Lisa says
I just started Hansons Half Marathon!
Jaime says
The last book I read was Five Star Billionaire – really good! It takes place in Shanghai.
Emily says
The last book I read was You, Only Faster by Greg McMillan. Guess I like running books!
Amy says
I just read “How to Win Friends and Influence People”
Kelly P says
The last book I read was The Moneyless Man.
Christina Turley says
I have only been running since Sept. 2013. Two Half’s, 10k, and many 5k’s under my belt and my first 10miler this weekend. One thing I have learned while on the journey and training is that you always have something to learn and everyone is a beginner:-) The last book I read was “The Lovely Bones”
Karen says
I’m currently reading Amanda Coplin’s The Orchardist and I recently finished Parasite by Mira Grant.
Trudy in WV says
I just listened to my daughter read “Dont let the Pigeon Drive the Bus”… That counts, right?! Thanks so much for your offer!
Lola says
I just found you via Fitness Magazine’s best weight loss blogs, and I’m so glad I did! The last book I read was “Redefining Realness” by Janet Mock.
runeatrepeat says
Awesome! Thanks for stopping in Lola 🙂
Denise says
The last book I read was Rick Warrens Purpose Driven Life! 🙂
SB says
Yes please!
Last book: Chocolate cake for breakfast.
Nicolet says
“Life After Life” by Kate Atkinson
kristin follis says
I read “Whole”. A new book from the author of the china study. It was a really good read!
Maarja says
Can’t remember the last book I read… Yikes
Alicia says
Reading The Love Dare!
Sue says
Chrissie Wellington’s “Life Without Limits”
adria biasi says
Running and Being! I am in the middle of it.
Kim says
“Women on the tenth floor”
Jean says
I’m reading The Husband’s secret by Liane Moriarty. I’d love the beginning running book My daughter is on a mission trip and would like me to get more into running while she is gone. Maybe this would help?
Stacey says
Last book I read was The Kitchen House. It was great!
Are you planning on running the Mammoth Lakes Half in June?
Heather says
The Antelope in the Living Room; was such a fun read
Michelle says
Reading the New Rules of Weightlifting for Women…enjoy the rest of your week Monica!
Jenica M. says
Last book: review guide for my physical therapy national board exam I take tomorrow morning!
Linda says
The Distant Hours
Jenny says
Last book I read was The Paris Wife.
Kelly C says
I read One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish Blue Fish to my kids tonight for the 6410263291984 time
Maggie says
I just finished gone girl! Going to start sharp objects next!
Emily T. says
I’m currently reading “Mindset.”
Megan says
I’m reading The Divergent series-for a teenager novel-it’s not too shabby!
Emily@WhateverFloatsYourOats says
Frozen Heat by Richard Castle (based on the television show Castle)
Losing Lindy says
currently reading Running for Women and The name of this book is secret
Amanda says
The Help…yeah, I’m behind 🙂
Lauren @ halfway to the castle says
I would love to win this book! The last books I read were the divergent series (in less than a week!)
Kristen Herrera says
Thrive by Brendan Frazier 🙂
Annemarie/Carmie says
Hello! Like many who have posted, the last book that I read was Gone Girl. The day I finished it the trailer for the movie with Ben Affleck came out! It looks fun, too!
Tami says
The last book I read was Ender’s Game.
Michelle Griffith says
The last book I read was Hell Bent. Go insight into the Bikram yoga world.
Jennifer says
11/22/63 by Stephen King. Fantastic book!!!
anne says
i’m reading goliath by scott westerfeld
Joanne says
I just finished Anna Karenina. It took me 9 months to get through it! I see many have read Gone Girl, and I agree it was a great read. Looking forward to seeing the movie.
emily says
Mile Markers by Kristin Armstrong
Becky @ Ok, so here's the plan says
The last book I finished was The Art of Racing in the Rain, cute story.
Daree says
Daring Greatly by Brene Brown
Andrea says
I just finished The End of my Life Book Club. It was my pick for this month’s book club that I hosted, too. It was a great book! Now we’re reading The Kitchen God’s Wife and so far it’s really good.
Angelina Allerton says
Actually two books at the same time, Marathon You Can Do It by Jeff Galloway and Onward! by Brook Kreder
Jackie says
I just finished the fault in our stars and cried heavily!
Shanelle Farr says
I’m currently reading The Babysisters Club-Kristy’s Great Idea by Ann Martin 🙂 I’ve been into reading the books I read when I was younger..
Jacqueline says
I’m currently reading Brain Training for Runners by Matt Fitzgerald and I’m totally digging it. Fitzgerald champions a brain centered approach to training instead of the traditional (and outdated) catastrophe theory.
Jacqueline says
I’m currently reading Brain Training for Runners by Matt Fitzgerald and I’m totally digging it. Fitzgerald champions a brain centered approach to training instead of the traditional (and outdated) catastrophe theory.
Karen says
The last book I read was “The Best Food Writing of 2013.” It was a fabulous collection of food essays and reviews from the last year, highly recommend!
Kelsey M. says
The last book I read was Peter Pan. Research for my next acting project! I’ve been eyeing the Runner’s World book in the stores for a while…
Kelly M says
When I Break by Kendall Ryan…..but that time may have been better spent reading that chapter on losing weight and keeping it off 🙁
Elisabeth says
I just re-read The Quiet Game by Greg Iles. Love the Penn Cage series.
Jackie says
The Maze Runner 🙂
Amy says
The last book I read was Adulting: How to Become a Grown Up in 468 Easy(ish) Steps. It’s really funny.
Annabella says
I am still reading the Omnivore’s Dilemma by Michael Pollan.
Amy says
The last book I read was Steven Covey’s 7 Habits book.
Katie James says
Just finished Let’s Pretend this Never Happened by Jenny Lawson. Best book if you want to laugh hard enough to get funny looks on a crowded subway
Michele says
Maze Runner!
Kristen says
Insert embarrassed face here. I’m rereading 50 Shades of Grey. No Judging!
Natalie says
The last book I read was “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone”. A little behind in the phenomenon that was the books and movies but enjoying it thus far.
Deanne says
I just (re-)read Running From Start to Finish by John Stanton, a Canadian author and the owner of several running stores. The copy I have has an awesome ’90s aesthetic, but the wisdom is just as relevant today!
Shelley Mahoney says
I would love this book! I just read ‘ The spirit catches you and you fall down.’ Great book
Bing says
Finished Divergent, now I need to go through the next two books.
Julie B says
The last book I read was “Me Before You” — I loved it!
Bonnie says
The last book I read was Orange is the new Black
Molly says
The last book I read was “Eat to Live” by Joel Fuhrman.
Emily H. says
The Goal by Eliyahu M. Goldratt, it was for school but I loved it!
Katie says
I’m currently reading “The Weight of Silence” by Heather Gudenkauf.
Kendra says
legion, written by my father in law. it’s not yet published but has a john Grisham feel to it.
Kelly says
Kara Goucher’s Running for Women
Anna // Gone Banannas says
I am actually reading two books currently! I am reading Beautiful Ruins, and The Courage to Start (which is about getting started with running!)
Maggie H says
4:09:43…. Upon Monica’s recommendation!
Liz says
Gone Girl, by Gillian Flynn. So good!
Courtney says
Yeah. That book looks awesome.
Thanks for all the inspiration Monica!
Mary says
The last book I read was One Day by David Nicholls. Loved this book. I’m inbetween books right now but have a really bad habit of starting more than one at once – keeping one in my bag and one by my bed!
Sara says
The last book I read was Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver.
Christine says
The Fault in Our Stars
Lauren B says
Jack Daniels’ Running Formula!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
The last book I read was Revolutionary Road!
Kristen says
Did you enjoy the book? The movie was just one HBO this past weekend and it was so depressing! It ended and I just sat there waiting for something to happen!
Juliana says
I’m currently reading Fault in Our Stars. The last book I finished was Chi Marathoning.
Heather says
Just finished reading Anne of Green Gables since I never read it as a kid.
Jackie O says
Last book I read was Janet Evanovich’s Takedown Twenty, love the Stephanie Plum series!
Shannon says
The last book I read was “All The Money In The World What the Happiest People Know About Wealth” and I am currently reading “Wheat Belly”!
Rachel says
Last book I read was ‘Bridget Jone’s Diary’ – pretty heavy stuff.
Lea J. says
The last book I read was a book about persuasion for school unfortunately.
The last book I read FOR FUN was The Road by Cormac McCarthy. Dark, but good.
Kate says
I just finished “The Fault in our Stars.” Can’t wait to see the movie!
ChristineB says
This book looks great! The last book I read was Attachments by Rainbow Rowell. Such a cute book – I’d definitely recommend it if you need something not too heavy!
teresa deal says
The last book I read was, “The Light Between the Oceans” – loved it! I read it as part of my book club – the consensus was that is was very good! Enjoy it!
Jen says
I honestly can’t remember the name of the last book that I finished, because I usually have more than one going at a time! Right now I’m pretty deep into Under the Banner of Heaven by John Krakauer, and it’s really good. I’ll be starting the Divergent series pretty soon too.
Hadas says
The last book I read was “every man dies alone” by Hans Fallada about the German resistance in Berlin during World War II.
Taylor Ward says
The last book I read was Are You There, Vodka? It’s Me Chelsea by Chelsea Handler. It was a good laugh but I’d love the Runner’s World book 🙂
Jess says
Last book I read: “All the Pretty Horses” by Cormac McCarthy
It’s awesome.
Chrissy @ Pink Polish and Running Shoes says
I’m in the middle of reading Divergent. The book before that was Dark Places by Gillian Flynn.
Mariah says
The last book I read was The Solace of Leaving Early. Twas a pretty good read…
KK says
UGANDA BE KIDDING ME – by Chelsea Handler. she’s hilarious.
JJ says
The last book I read was Horton Hears A Who. It’s my 3 year olds favorite book and we read it at bed time last night.
Maggie says
The last book I read was Gone Girl. READ IT!!!
Greta @ fueledbyfresh says
The last book I read was “Getting to Happy” by Terry McMillan. It was a really excellent read!!
Em F says
Currently reading Drop City. Love T.C. Boyle!
CARRIE says
The last book I read ‘I Love You Through And Through’ by Bernadette Rossetti Shustak.
It’s my 2 year old son’s FAVORITE book! We read it every night before bed….it’s always the last one read! 🙂
Tracey says
The secret keeper by Kate Morton was the last book I read and enjoyed. I would also like to read this book, I just finished my first half marathon on Sunday and I am planning my next!
Tasha says
The last book I read was The Book Theif. A very good book. I try to alternate between novels and more informational type books. I would really like to learn even more about running.
Jennifer says
The last book I read was Dostoevsky: The Seeds of Revolt. His real life was just as interesting as his fiction!
Rob says
I just finished two Stephen King books: Under the Dome and The Green Mile.
BTW, I love the redesign of your blog (I do most of my blog reading through an rss reading app, so apologies if it’s been this way for months and I just missed it).
Rebecca Jo says
“Dorothy Must Die” … a girl goes back to Oz & Dorothy has taken over & she’s evil – along with the Scarecrow, lion & tinman & Glenda… its awesome!
Georgie says
I’m reading ‘A Hundred Pieces of Me’ at the moment. A really good moving on with your life after a struggle story. I’d recommend it!
Melanie says
“Spark!: The revolutionary new science of exercise and the brain” is the last book I read. As I get older, I am starting to worry more about losing my noodle.
I think the next books I’m going to read are the Divergent series since it seems to be so madly popular here 🙂
Jill B says
Book I am reading now is What I Talk About When I Talk About Running, a memoir by Haruki Murakami
Rachel says
I am reading The Daniel Plan currently but my next read is Run! by Dean Karnazes. I devour all books food and running related. It’s a problem 🙂
Allie says
The last book I read was Absolute Power by David Baldacci!
Teri says
Wow sounds like a great book, thanks for the chance to win! The last book I read was “Gone Girl”.
Chelsea says
IQ84 by Haruki Murakami–it was amazing!
Emma says
The last book I read was Hyperion. I’m a big sci fi fan!
Mathias says
Walden, by Henry David Thoreau.
Lindsey says
“Looking for Alaska” by John Green. Loved it!
Courtney says
I’m reading Divergent right now… I actually liked the movie better than I like the book. That’s a first!
Melissa says
The last book I read was Allegiant in the Divergent series! Ive been wanting this book so I hope I win!!!
Amanda S. says
The last book I read was “How Do You Grab A Naked Lady?” a memoir by Sharon L. Hicks.
Sarah says
Just finished “What to Expect When You’re Expecting”. 🙂
Nurit says
The last book I read was “Eat and Run” by Scott Jurek. I love the guy!
Victoria R. says
Would love a copy of this book!
The last book I read was “Grain Brain” by David Perlmutter. Super interesting book but definitely freaked me out about my current diet.
Jen A. says
“Wild” by Cheryl Strayed for a second time!
Wendy says
Hmm the last book I read was Desert Blood by Gaspar de Alba. Good book on the Juarez femicides in Mexico.
katie@runningaragnar says
last book i read was the Gold Finch and now reading Serena by Ron Rash 🙂
Beth says
Last book I tried to read: A Boy Called It….. Couldn’t finish it though….too heartbreaking for me
runeatrepeat says
Ugh. I read part of that book and still think about it sometimes 🙁
Melisa says
The last book I read was “Kitchen House”. Highly recommend it.
Anne says
50 Shades of Grey!
Felicia says
I just finished J.K Rowling’s- Cukoos Calling. So good!
Elina says
I read divergent!
Sara O. says
Last book I read was The Book Thief, such a great story.
Jen T says
I just finished The Elephant Tree, and now I’m on to The Good Luck of Right Now (by Matthew Quick, the author of Silver Linings Playbook)
Kaelin says
Beautiful Day by Elin Hilderbrand
erin m. says
I read Dust by Patricia Cornwell. Absolutely love her!
Emily Peters says
I love the concept of that book-I need it! : )
I’m reading a really interesting book (probably not to anyone else but I’m a teacher AND a super-nerd) called “Disrupting Class” and it’s about how we can change the way the world learns.
Janelle Hajjar says
I just finished The Help, and man was it awesome! Glad I finally got around to it
Heather @fitncookies says
Last book I read (am reading now!) is Plain Truth by Jodi Picoult!
Alison W says
I read The Husband’s Secret. HIGHLY recommend it!
Elizabeth says
Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand.
Megan A. says
The last book I read was “Stay” by Allie Larkin. It was a very cute, light book!
Cara says
The last book I read was my GRE prep book.. Blah! Would love to switch it up and read about making my running better!
Caitlin says
“One More Thing: Stories and Other Stories” by B.J. Novak! Such a good, fun read!
Harini says
I just finished reading “The Orphan Train.” I loved learning about a piece of history I had never even heard about before.
Sandy says
The last book I read was “The Hansons Marathon Method: A Renegade Path to Your Fastest Marathon”
Cortney says
I just finished “What Alice Forgot,” HungryRunnerGirl recommended it and it was amazing!
Sarah says
Yay for shipping internationally! The last book I read was (don’t judge) – “Bed of Roses” by Nora Roberts. I’m half way thru the bride quartet. I don’t have wedding fever at all….
Anna says
The Hunger Games (all 3 of them). Love me some Katniss. 😉
Debra says
The last book I read was “The Department of Lost and Found.”
april says
this book looks awesome and SO helpful! i’m currently reading a book called “little earthquakes.”
Jessica Yas says
I read “The Answer to the Riddle is Me,” a FASCINATING auto-bio about the terrifying hallucinogenic and amnesiac effects that a commonly prescribed anti-malaria medication had on a American Fulbright fellow studying in India. Gripping stuff!
Dana says
i listen to audiobooks while i walk to and from school: ‘someday someday maybe’ is lauren graham’s book (lorelai gilmore!) and she reads the audio version, which is what made it a good book.
Ivy says
The Bible 🙂
Vickie LeBlanc says
Living your yoga was the last book I read.
Leslie @ Life Begins at 30? says
I read Gone Girl and then started the Divergent series. I am reading Alleigant now.
Sarah O'boyle says
The China Diet!
runeatrepeat says
Is this different from The China Study??
Michele @paleorunningmomma says
The science of running by Steve Magness
Polly @ Tasty Food Project says
I’m currently reading The Happiness Project. It’s such a great read!
Ashley @ Brocblog says
The last book I read was Steve Martin’s Born Standing Up
Natalie says
The last book I read was Divergent because I wanted to read it before the movie came out. I haven’t seen the movie yet, but I loved the book!
Molly says
The last book I read was Crime and Punishment. Kinda going through this phase where I’m reading all the classics.
Emily says
Inner Peas are like crack!
Wendy says
I’m reading the Women’s Big book of exercises. My workout routine is getting a little boring, just trying to find some cool new moves.
April says
I recently finished The Longest Ride by Nicholas Sparks and am halfway through Allegiant.
Jessica says
Jus t finished “Orphan Train” by Christina Baker Kline and LOVED it.
Jessica says
Jus t finished “Orphan Train” by Christina Baker Kline and LOVED it.
Sarah EM says
The last book I read was “Kisses from Katie.”
Ashley Thompson says
I just finished reading the big fat book of organic gardening! So good!
Jessica says
I’m almost done The Night Circus – it is pretty good. Born to Run is one of my fav running books but also “What I talk about when I talk about running” – that one is fun because Murakami is so weird and awesome.
Jennifer says
I am reading My Husband’s Secret now. But the last book I read with my Baby Girl….The Hungry Caterpillar!!!
Amy Roberson says
“The Aviator’s Wife” about Charles Lindbergh and his wife.
DD says
I’m reading two books right now: Running for Women and Game of Thrones.
laura z says
Wonderstruck by Margaret Feinberg. Good read!
Sherilyn says
I’m in school so I don’t read a whole lot but I’d love to read this book! The last book I read was “Physical Examination and History Taking” for my Health Assessment class 🙂
Rhonda says
I last read the New Rules of Lifting for Women…good book!
Frenchie says
I just finished 50/50 by Dean Karnazes, so inspiring!
Leanne says
Sad to admit it, but Fifty Shades of Grey was the last book I read. A bit later than most people, but finally finished it!
Brecka Coonradt says
The last book I read was Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult. I am obsessed with all of her books!
Megan @ The Skinny-Life says
Master Your Metabolism by Jillian Michaels!
Noelle says
Just read Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? by Mindy Kaling. Hilarious.
Kaye L says
Just finished Gone Girl. I’m a little late to that party but so glad I finally made it! Great book!
Meghan says
Chelsea Handler- Uganda Be Kidding Me. Who doesn’t need a good laugh at the expense of a celebrity!
Krista says
I just finished Infections and Inequalities by Paul Farmer.. It’s really good if you’re super into infectious disease and the inequity of healthcare (I AM) but if you’re not you probably won’t get past the prologue haha
Corinne says
Just read “One for the Money”.
Christine D. says
The last book I read was Catching Fire!
Jen M says
Currently reading The Crowning Glory of Calla Lily Ponder…Love it!! 🙂
Alana says
The last book I read was The Wedding Girl by Madeline Wickham!
Cynthia says
This book would be great! I last read (well sifted through) Chi Running, which a coworker actually lent to me when I first began my running journey like 8 months ago. Not quite my jam but interesting nonetheless.
Becky@TheSavedRunner says
I am not a new runner, but like you said, it’s always good to be reminded of the basics! I would love to win this! The last book I read was Insurgent, the second book of the Divergent series. I’m on the third book right now and it’s so good!
Monica Q. says
The last book I read was Hyperbole and a half : unfortunate situations, flawed coping mechanisms, mayhem, and other things that happened by Allie Brosh. Not for the faint of heart, but hilarious. (in other words it has potty words)
Alycia Wilson says
A Storm of Thorns- Game of Thrones.
Tara says
I would love to check out this book!
I am currently reading ‘look me in the eye-my life with Aspergers’ by John Elder Robison.
kate says
I just finished The Fault in Our Stars; so moving.
Tasha says
The last book I read was “Wild” by Cheryl Strayed. I really liked it!
Michelle g says
I read the divergent series….I love kidlit!
Caroline says
I’m currently reading Hal Higdon’s book on the Boston Marathon last year
Kaylie says
The last book I finished was Born to Run and now I’m reading ChiRunning! I’m kind of addicted to all things running right now.
tara says
I just read The Paris Wife….highly recommend it!!!
Liz J says
I just read Dark Places by Gillian Flynn – SO good! I definitely recommend it!!
Karen E says
I’m reading Brain On Fire right now and trying to catch up on all of my magazines.
Samantha says
The Smartest Kids in the World by Amanda Ripley! What a great book about education in our world today!
amanda says
The Baker’s Daughter by Sarah McCoy
Lorie says
the last book I read was Mommie Dearest.
ha
Love Joan Crawford.
Lindsay says
I read The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern. It was just meh. But I read the newest book on Lance Armstrong earlier this year and it was fantastic. I can’t get enough of him and the controversy around him.
Rachael P says
I’m currently reading ‘Popular’.
Ashley N. says
The last book I read was “What Alice Forgot”.
Cate says
Does the instruction booklet that came with my DVD player count?
Karin says
The last book I finished was Hal Higdon’s Marathon Guide, now on to the Divergent Series. Wouldn’t mind another free running book, I need all of the inspiration I can get!
Ali C says
I’m in the middle of After Her but I just finished Dark Places. I think I need to pick something a little lighter for my next read:)
Georgina says
Currently reading Born to Run! Hopefully I’ll be able to finish it soon…the last book I read was The Ghost Map for a public health class
Shannon B. says
Just finished “Red Hill” it had zombies in it, which I didn’t know when I got it or I probably wouldn’t have even gave it a chance, not too bad of a book.
Bree says
I would love to win! The last book that I read was ‘Don’t Waste Your Life’ by John Piper. It was AWESOME.
Jess Be Quick says
Speaker or the Dead, by Orson Scott Card
Jess Be Quick says
*Speaker for the Dead 😉
Amy @ The Silver Lining says
I am just beginning to really dive into running, so this book looks great! I just finished an excellent book on healthy eating habits called “Made to Crave.” It’s about turning our cravings for food toward healthier cravings and re-wiring our brains to crave the right things in life!
Emily says
I love running books. The last book I read was No Meat Athlete, and this one would be a great addition to my ever-growing collection of running resources!
Melanie says
The last book I read was The Fault in Our Stars by John Green. Oh man, tearjerker for sure.
Livi says
I love Inner Peas!!
Elizabeth says
The last book I’ve read was Gone Girl.
Ali says
The last book I read was Gone Girl.
Irene says
New reader to your blog and just started following your couch to 5K..Day 2 complete! The last book I read was Medium Raw by Anthony Bourdain
Sarah Weber says
The last book I read was House of Cards by Michael Dobbs. After watching the Netflix series in a shameful amount of time, I needed more. Very entertaining book, and fun to compare it to the show!
Ursula @ Northern Ambitions says
This book looks awesome! I’m currently reading “In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts” by Gabor Mate about the Downtown Eastside in Vancouver. Super interesting but not a light read.
Heather Cory says
The last book I read was “Gone Girl” by Gillian Flynn, I loved it! I can’t wait to read more of her books. I also have my eye on “The Fault in Our Stars.” I’m currently training for the Seattle Rock and Roll Half Marathon in June, so this book would be a great help to remind me of the running basics!
em says
Last book I read was the Hunger Games series. A little late in the game but I really enjoyed it!
Leah H. says
Where Did You Go, Bernedette. It is awesome!
Diana says
The last book I read was “Something Borrowed”
Stefanie E. says
I just finished Aleph by Paulo Coelho. This book is definitely on my list to read!
Priscilla J. says
Necessary Lies by Diane Chamberlain. Excellent book! Highly recommend it.
Shannon says
I have a bad habit of starting books, reading half, then starting another and reading half. So I have a lot of half-read books right now. But my most recent half read book is called Whiskey Women….it’s about how women are basically badasses and were important in the history of making delicious Whiskey what it is today! Holla
Anna @ ThatDAMMRunner says
Last book I read was Bossypants by Tina Fey. HILARIOUS!
Kailin @ Logs and Thoughts says
Dried peas are the best. I picked up a bag at the grocery store this weekend but haven’t opened them yet because when I do, I know that I’ll eat the whole thing…
I’ve been really bad about reading real books this year. The last e-book I read AD-versaries (Jake Ainsworth).
Amy says
I just re-read Born To Run last week. It was my fourth or fifth time reading it, but I still haven’t gotten up the nerve to run barefoot. My feet are sensitive. 😉
kelly says
The last book I read was “after her.” It started out good, but the last third of the book was awful.
Cindy says
Where Men Win Glory (the story of Pat Tillman). Thanks for the opportunity and good luck on Saturday!
carlotta says
I am currently reading the second part of Reckless by Cornelia Funke 🙂
Keri says
The last book I read was Wild.
Robyn says
The last book I read was The Book Thief. It was excellent so I’d highly recommend it 🙂
Leann D says
I just finished reading Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire… I’m in denial that I have finals this week.
Laurin says
Hmm, let’s see. The last book I read was The Fault in Our Stars! I actually didn’t love it, so I’m on to something entirely different now – Daring Greatly by Brené Brown.
Anne says
The last book I read was A Tree Grows In Brooklyn and Divergent. I read them simultaneously 🙂
Casey says
I traded reading for running about a year ago so unfortunately the last book I read was a long time ago. It was ‘Water For Elephants’.
hanna m. says
“Hablar Solos” by Andres Neumann
Jojo @ RunFastEatLots says
Latest book I’m reading is At Speed: My Life in the Fast Lane
Liz says
The Divergent series. And countless nursing school books in preparation for finals. Lol
Jen says
I’m right in the middle of Divergent right now and the last book I read was Gone Girl.
Ashlee says
I’m currently reading The Chris Farley Show by Tom Farley Jr. and Tanner Colby. I also love the “Big Book of..” I have the women’s health one for exercises and it’s great!
Katie @ Talk Less, Say More says
The last book I read was Eat, Pray, Love (late to that train, aren’t I?) 😉
Angela says
its been a while since i’ve had time to sit and read a book. its been a lot of articles lately.
Amber says
The last book I read was the Tomboy Bride about a woman living in the mining camps of Colorado back in the day.
Juli L says
The last book I read was 100 Years of Solitude
Paola A says
I just finished The Casual Vacancy by JK Rowling. It was a great book, not sci-fi, but her storytelling is so grabbing. Right now reading The Time Keeper by Mitch Albom. I am loving it so far and I think I’ll get a great lesson out of it about appreciating every second and not worrying about it either. And listening to Neil Gaiman’s Neverwhere on my long runs, that counts right?
Christy says
Thanks for the chance! The last book I read was “Goldfinch”
Mary Burleson says
The last book I read was Gone Girl. I am actually training right now to run my 1st Half Marathon and would love to get tips from The Big Book of Running for Beginners!
Jen @ Pretty Little Grub says
I would love to read this book. Training for my first marathon and could use all the tips I could get! Last book I read was The Body Book by Cameron Diaz. I actually haven’t finished it because my e-reader decided to call it quits on me! Boo. But it was really good!
Marcy says
I am reading Tell the Wolves I’m Home (which so far is amazing) and ChiRunning!
kat says
Marathon- you can do it by Jeff galloway 🙂
Allison says
The last book I read was Stardust by Neil Gaiman. It was a great I-need-something-light-to-read-before-bed type of book.
Heather F says
I’m reading the Divergent series right now and I love it!!