Powerhouse Book List

I am a list maker, a control fReAk, and a little bit obsessive compulsive.  With that being said before I embark on any journey I usually start with a  researching phase, books, blogs, magazines,and  talking to experienced people.  During this phase regards running  I saw a book at the library a.k.a  work 🙂 that literally stopped me in my tracks.  It was this book:

I thought ” what an utterly ridiculous cover” but I liked the little hint of pot belly and the winged shoes. Actually I thought ” I want some sneakers with wings to!”  Anywho, I devoured it, almost all of John’s stories about his childhood and the lost of desire when it came to sports, just reminded me of my childhood play.  John’s book helped me take my desire to run and let me know it was okay to start exactly as I currently was and without apologizing, because if I just continue eventually I won’t have to wish, I will be where I want to be. 

Here are a few of his other titles:

The Courage to Start

Running for Mortals

No Need for Speed *(More on this gem in a later post!)

Marathoning  for Mortals

Here are a  couple of other titles by other authors that I thought were pretty awesome as well: 

I Run, Therefore I am—nuts! by Bob Schwartz  —This book was Funny, Funny, Funny stuff that with training tips that won’t soon be forgotten.

Running Start to Finish by John Stanton–A very practical title, I especially love the section on injures and warming up/cooling down with pictures.

50/50 Secrets I Learned Running 50 Marathons in 50 Days by Dean Karnazes  (I haven’t read this yet, but I am VERY curious!)

My Current Training Progress:

I am indeed a  penguin, but darn proud!!  I’m at 2 miles  in 45 minutes. 4 times per week.

I’ve also decided to really kick it into higher gear with my eating habits. It’s true : Junk in/Junk Out.

I’m still fighting high blood pressure, so that’s actually my number one goal at this point.

 Let me know what YOU have been up to, I’d LOVE to hear all about it!

Until next time folks..

-J.