The 2012 Texas Marathon and Houston Marathon were just two weeks apart — on January 1st and January 15th, respectively.
I got to participate in both of them, and finishing yet another two marathons that close together was educational.
What made those fifteen days even more fun was getting to see IN PERSON (Woo-hoo!) the 2012 USA Olympic Trials Marathons — also in Houston — the day before the 40th Chevron Houston Marathon.
Run Like a Girl, by Mina Samuels, has “How Strong Women Make Happy Lives” as its subtitle. Although the title is catchy, it’s the subtitle that gives you the essence of the book in just six words.
The author writes from a woman’s perspective about running and other sports. She shares insightful stories about exercise and sports from nearly a hundred women. For example, Rebecca Yzquierdo, whose review of my book Gratitude Power for Runners and Walkers appears in its pages, is featured eight times in Run Like a Girl.
And, although the title may imply that this book by Ms. Samuels is only for female runners, I recommend it to female and male runners (and walkers!) alike. Here are five reasons … Read the full story…
Guest Article by Holly Herman
I started running marathons in 1996. I had been running for many years. I had recently moved to New York from San Diego. I missed my running buddies, and my motivation was beginning to lag. I needed a new goal to keep me in shape.
Over the next ten years I trained for and completed 20 marathons. I learned many lessons during the training that I’ve applied to my work life.
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