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Brendan Leonard has a complex relationship with running – he despises it. This profound loathing motivated him to complete an astonishing fifty-two marathon-length runs in fifty-two weeks. Now, he’s ready to share the wisdom and insights he’s gained from this grueling experience, enabling you to foster a similar love-hate dynamic with the sport. “I Hate Running and You Can Too” is a treasure chest of valuable tips, humorous anecdotes, motivational quotes, and over sixty enlightening charts that blend to deliver a powerful message from a mentor who is as relatable as he is knowledgeable.
Leonard perfectly captures the conflicting emotions most runners experience with the sport. He understands the struggle of leaving the comfort of your couch, the importance of accepting discomfort, and the power of mixing running with walking. He generously shares his extensive knowledge, promoting the mantra of “Easy, light, smooth, and fast,” reinforcing the idea that any body that runs is a runner’s body.
In addition to his philosophical insights, Leonard is also a practical guide, offering advice on training methods and strategies to overcome setbacks or injuries. He even provides an answer to that nagging question that haunts many runners, “Why do I do this?” The answer is simple: Running teaches us about commitment, patience, self-discipline, and mental toughness. It proves to us that we can conquer demanding challenges. And, of course, it helps us burn off that extra serving of nachos. Dive into “I Hate Running and You Can Too” and discover a new perspective on this universally challenging sport.