The Fat Girls Guide To Marathon Running

Thinking about running your first marathon? Or maybe you already have a place for an upcoming race and are now wondering what the hell you have done. And ladies, if you are carrying some extra weight and don't look or feel much like a marathon runner right now, you may be feeling a little overwhelmed by the wealth of marathon training advice out there...none of which seems relevant for you. DO NOT PANIC!!!! You have plenty of time to get yourself organised and prepared for the biggest adventure of your life....and plus size marathon runner and life coach Julie Creffield will walk you through every stage of the process with her unique mix of humour, realism and practicality.Covering everything from chesticle chaffing, to mingeries...swamp arse, to blister popping. This book goes where no other book dares to go, with its warts and all account of training as a larger lady.Julie committed to running her first marathon back in 2005 weighing in at 20 stone and unable to run to the top of her road. She has gone on to run 4 marathons, a 40 mile ultra marathon and hundreds of other races as well as inspiring and coaching thousands of women around the world to survive and thrive in the world of long distance running.As the creator of the award winning blog The Fat Girls Guide to Running she has transformed the landscape of plus size running, and has worked closely as a coach with more than 100 women to help them train for their first ever marathon. She knows the kind of doubts that women have about their own abilities, and the complexity of marathon training while working and raising a family. Many of the marathon training books out there are great in an ideal world, but let's face it, how many of us live in that ideal world.This is a marathon book for those of us in the real world...and you won't find a more honest account of what preparing for and completing your first marathon feels like.The book will cover everything from- Deciding if the distance is even for you- Securing your race place- Reviewing your habits and deciding your approach- Creating a robust and doable plan- The types of running sessions you need to include- How to get rid of the negative voices in your head- Avoiding injury- Fuelling your marathon journey- Building your support team- What to expect on race day- How to deal with the aftermath...and what to do with your medalThis book will give you the confidence, know how and common sense to see you through what is sure to be some of the toughest months of training you will ever do. It will also help you see that so many of the skills and behaviours you pick up during marathon training are applicable to other areas of your life too.If you want to get to the start line and the finish line in one piece...this is the book for you.

Run for fun—no matter your size, shape, or speed! Do you think running sucks? Do you think you’re too fat to run? With humor, compassion, and lots of love, Jill Angie explains how you can overcome the challenges of running with an overweight body, experience the exhilaration of hitting new milestones, and give your self-esteem an enormous boost in the process. This isn’t a guide to running for weight loss, or a simple running plan. It shows how a woman carrying a few (or many) extra pounds can successfully become a runner in the body she has right now. Jill Angie is a certified running coach and personal trainer who wants to live in a world where everyone is free to feel fit and fabulous at any size. She started the Not Your Average Runner movement in 2013 to show that runners come in all shapes, sizes, and speeds, and, since then, has assembled a global community of revolutionaries who are taking the running world by storm. If you would like to be part of the revolution, this is the book for you!

Are you too embarrassed to join a running club for fear of getting left behind? Perhaps you have been running for a while now but are sick of always being the slow one plodding at the back? Or maybe you are just done with being dead last at every event you enter.Well now is the time to pull on your big girl superhero pants, summon your inner warrior princess and unleash the beast inside you in an exciting, awe inspiring quest to discover your faster than you ever imagined 5K.Scream if you want to Run Faster dispels the myth that improving your running speed as a plus sized runner is impossible...or even remotely difficult. With a simple change in attitude and a new found belief that you can actually improve this book with its 7 simple techniques will absolutely transform your pace and running confidence...and in just 60 days. This book also helps you to identify the villains in the running world and highlights the unhelpful barriers we place upon ourselves when it comes to speed and running confidence, and absolutely forbids you to use the S word ever again.The techniques in this book were tested on 100 women from the Fat Girls Guide to Running community, and the results were incredible, with most women who completed the programme knocking 5% off their time, but many smashed this eliminating between 5 and 10 minutes off of their initial 5k baseline times.Who is the AuthorJulie Creffield is an award winning blogger, author, life coach and entrepreneur behind the Too Fat to Run global movement. She runs the worlds only online running club for plus size women, and has clients from every continent in the world. Her online programmes helps women at every stage of their journey whether starting out wanting to conquer the 5k distance, or women training for their first marathon...and her super incredible members taking on ultra marathons and Iron Mans.Julie has been running for more than 10 years now and has done 3 full marathons, a Tough Mudder and hundreds of other races at a range of distances...and all in her plus size body. Using the techniques in this book she took her 5k time from almost 50 minutes to 30.06....and is now focussing on getting a sub 60 minute 10K for 2017.

More women than ever are discovering the unique benefits of running -- forstress relief, weight management, endurance, and self-esteem. Women'sbodies are not the same as men's, and though we can train just as hard andwith the same passion for excellence, we have certain special concerns.Finally, there is a comprehensive guide exclusively for women whoexperience the pure joy of running, or want to. It's the simplest, fastest, most accessible way to fitness and good health known to woman. You don't need a partner, equipment, or even much time. Now, Claire Kowalchik, former managing editor of Runner's World magazine, answers every question about the overwhelmingly popular activity that builds endurance, melts fat, and even prevents illness. In this total running book for women, you'll learn: How to get started and stay motivated What to eat for optimal nutrition How to run during pregnancy and after menopause Why running is the most effective form of exercise How to prevent and treat injury What to wear -- from sports bras to running shoes How to prepare for everything from a 5K to a marathon Authoritative and friendly, The Complete Book of Running for Women is a sourcebook for both beginners and long-time runners. Along with wisdom drawn from the author's personal experience, you'll find advice from the experts: coaches, exercise physiologists, nutritionists, doctors, and other women runners. Including question-and-answer sections and a complete list of resources, The Complete Book of Running for Women tells you everything you need to know to be off and running toward better health and richer living.

Women are not small men. Stop eating and training like one. Because most nutrition products and training plans are designed for men, it’s no wonder that so many female athletes struggle to reach their full potential. ROAR is a comprehensive, physiology-based nutrition and training guide specifically designed for active women. This book teaches you everything you need to know to adapt your nutrition, hydration, and training to your unique physiology so you can work with, rather than against, your female physiology. Exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist Stacy T. Sims, PhD, shows you how to be your own biohacker to achieve optimum athletic performance. Complete with goal-specific meal plans and nutrient-packed recipes to optimize body composition, ROAR contains personalized nutrition advice for all stages of training and recovery. Customizable meal plans and strengthening exercises come together in a comprehensive plan to build a rock-solid fitness foundation as you build lean muscle where you need it most, strengthen bone, and boost power and endurance. Because women’s physiology changes over time, entire chapters are devoted to staying strong and active through pregnancy and menopause. No matter what your sport is—running, cycling, field sports, triathlons—this book will empower you with the nutrition and fitness knowledge you need to be in the healthiest, fittest, strongest shape of your life.

This is the ultimate guide for women who want to improve their health and fitness by getting into walking. Packed with expert advice from former Olympian Jeff Galloway and his wife Barbara, it deals with everything from getting started to keeping motivated, and from improving techniques to healthy eating. Women's Complete Guide to Walking also provides practical information on issues that are specific to women - correct bra fitting, overcoming chaffing, exercise and pregnancy, PMS and exercise, osteoporosis, and menopause. It also presents hints and tips on fat-burning, day-to-day schedules to get you into shape, and inspirational stories of women who have worked through major challenges in their lives, empowered by exercise.

A straightforward, easy-to-follow look at the anatomy, biomechanics, and nutrition of running. Dr. Cucuzzella "aims to improve the fitness and well-being of all, from the uninitiated to beginners to veterans who still have new tricks to learn" (Amby Burfoot, Boston Marathon winner, writer at large for Runner’s World magazine, and author of The Runner’s Guide to the Meaning of Life). Despite our natural ability and our human need to run, each year more than half of all runners suffer injuries. Pain and discouragement inevitably follow. Cucuzzella's book outlines the proven, practical techniques to avoid injury and reach the goal of personal fitness and overall health. With clear drawings and black-and-white photographs, the book provides illustrated exercises designed to teach healthy running, along with simple progressions and a running schedule that shows the reader how to tailor their training regimen to their individual needs and abilities.

THE HOLIDAYS ARE OVER. IT'S TIME TO BECOME AN ASS-KICKING, GETS-THINGS-DONE SUPERWOMAN WITH RUN FAT BITCH RUN. 'You'll be up and running in no time' Grazia 'Ruth is an inspiring running buddy' Daily Express Is there a large arse-shaped dent in your sofa? An eye-wateringly expensive (and rarely used) gym membership burning a hole in your bank account? Does the sight of your wobbly thighs leave you cowering under the duvet? Then it's time you face the truth: if you want to lose weight and get fit there's only one thing left to do . . . RUN! Funny and brutally honest, Ruth Field and her straight-talking alter-ego The Grit Doctor will give you - yes, you - the push you need to start pounding the pavements and shedding pounds in no time. * Locate your inner grit and long-lost energy with a foolproof beginners' programme * Enjoy carbs without guilt with The Grit Doctor's tasty and nutritious recipes * Includes marathon training plan to transform you from casual jogger to elite(ish) athlete Readers LOVE Run Fat Bitch Run: 'Exactly what I needed! I am now running regularly and have recently run a 10K' 'A must for anyone thinking they missed their New Year's fitness resolution!' 'Awesome, funny and real' 'Reading this book has kept me motivated and focused. Whenever I get the 'I'll go tomorrow' attitude, my inner bitch reminds me that tomorrow never comes' 'So good I bought a second one for a friend. We'll be running a marathon in no time!'