Kathy Runs

I started road racing about four years ago in Nashville, TN at the Rock n’ Roll 1/2 marathon. Along the way I was awestruck at the people cheering, the volunteers, the music, and of course, the amount of waste thousands of runners can generate. There were gu packets, plastic cups, emergency blankets, tossed aside clothing, [...]

Congratulations to everyone who ran in Boston 2009!

I am a woman, I am a runner, and I do the majority of my workouts on city streets. Sadly, this combination can be deadly if I don’t take precautions when I’m outside enjoying a run. We all think we’re invincible until one day something out of our control turns a great run in to [...]

Marathon Woman: Running the Race to Revolutionize Women’s Sports by Kathrine Switzer
Marathoning had always been a sport for men until Kathrine Switzer. In Marathon Woman, she details the challenges she faced while trying to popularize the woman’s marathon.
Switzer’s passion for running exceeds her drive to support woman’s running, and through this book she is [...]

Chris Carmichael’s Food for Fitness by Chris Carmichael

My review

rating: 4 of 5 starsCarmichael was a nutritionist for Lance Armstrong. Could you get better advice? This book is great for nutrition nerds like me, but I think it would bore some folks who aren’t into the science. That said, it’s still [...]

Run by Ann Patchett

My review

rating: 3 of 5 starsMy introduction to Ann Patchett was through this book. I believe her intent is to unify her readers by drawing unique and surprising comparisons between race, and class through athletics and politics. The story is good and I enjoyed reading the book, [...]

What I Talk About When I Talk About Running by Haruki Murakami

My review

rating: 5 of 5 starsHaruki Murakami is an interesting man. He’s done so much with his life, and it is always surprising to me to hear about his life as a runner. Through this book, he is extremely [...]

Women Who Run by Shanti Sosienski

My review

rating: 5 of 5 starsInspirational stories about highly motivated and driven runners… and they’re all women. This book is a must read for all women who run, especially if you’re looking for that extra push out the door with your running shoes on. Granted, [...]

Fast Track: Training and Nutrition Secrets from America’s Top Female Runner by Suzy Favor-Hamilton

My review

rating: 4 of 5 starsGreat book if you want to get technical. It offers some quality training advice, but where the book shines is in its nutrition content. A warning, though… unless you’re a nerd about [...]