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thewonderelf 's review for:
Runner's World Train Smart, Run Forever: How to Become a Fit and Healthy Lifelong Runner by Following the Innovative 7-Hour Workout Week
by Bill Pierce, Scott Murr, Editors of Runner's World Maga
CW: Fat shaming. So much fat shaming. I'd give the content four stars, but the fat shaming gets two, so it equals out at three, I guess.
So, first, this book is aimed at runners aged 40 and up, which is not me. But I read it anyway because I was curious about their workout plan. The plan is supposedly designed for people who are "busy," but it actually is kind of a lot for adults with full time jobs and social responsibilities. I'd have trouble fitting all of it into my schedule!
That being said, I love that they include very specific and detailed strength training, stretching, and cross training workouts. They also include step-by-step instructions for each of the strength training and stretching exercises, which is super helpful. Most of them can be done without any special equipment, or at most with an exercise ball, foam roller, or dumbbells.
The one thing I REALLY didn't like about this book was the fat shaming. Holy hell, so much fat shaming. Things like, "You could run faster if you weren't carrying around extra fat!" Over and over throughout the whole book, and even aimed at thin people! I understand that the authors are fitness buffs and exercise scientists who've written a book aimed at helping older runners maximize their performance, but there's no need to get judgmental about people who don't have the "PERFECT" body composition (and, perfect for what? for whom?).
This one is probably not worth it, because I'm sure there are lots of other books that present similar information without making you feel bad about yourself.
So, first, this book is aimed at runners aged 40 and up, which is not me. But I read it anyway because I was curious about their workout plan. The plan is supposedly designed for people who are "busy," but it actually is kind of a lot for adults with full time jobs and social responsibilities. I'd have trouble fitting all of it into my schedule!
That being said, I love that they include very specific and detailed strength training, stretching, and cross training workouts. They also include step-by-step instructions for each of the strength training and stretching exercises, which is super helpful. Most of them can be done without any special equipment, or at most with an exercise ball, foam roller, or dumbbells.
The one thing I REALLY didn't like about this book was the fat shaming. Holy hell, so much fat shaming. Things like, "You could run faster if you weren't carrying around extra fat!" Over and over throughout the whole book, and even aimed at thin people! I understand that the authors are fitness buffs and exercise scientists who've written a book aimed at helping older runners maximize their performance, but there's no need to get judgmental about people who don't have the "PERFECT" body composition (and, perfect for what? for whom?).
This one is probably not worth it, because I'm sure there are lots of other books that present similar information without making you feel bad about yourself.