The inspiring, hilarious memoir of a "Bridget Jones-like writer"
("The Washington Post") who transforms her life by learning to run,
with stories of miserable defeat, complete victory, and learning to
choose the right shoes.
When Alexandra Heminsley decided to take up running, she had hopes
for a blissful runner's high and immediate physical transformation.
After eating three slices of toast with honey and spending ninety
minutes creating the perfect playlist, she hit the streets--and
failed spectacularly. The stories of her first runs turn on its
head the common notion that we are all "born to run"--and exposes
the truth about starting to run: it can be brutal.
"Running Like a Girl" tells the story of getting beyond the brutal
part, how Alexandra makes running a part of her life, and reaps the
rewards: not just the obvious things, like weight loss, health, and
glowing skin; but self-confidence and immeasurable daily pleasure,
along with a new closeness to her father--a marathon runner--and
her brother, with whom she ultimately runs her first marathon.
But before her first marathon, she has to figure out the logistics
of running: the intimidating questions from a young and arrogant
sales assistant when she goes to buy her first running shoes, where
to get decent bras for the larger bust, how not to freeze or get
sunstroke, and what (and when) to eat before a run. She's figured
out what's important (pockets) and what isn't (appearance), and
more.
For any woman who has ever run, wanted to run, tried to run, or
failed to run (even if just around the block), Heminsley's funny,
warm, and motivational personal journey from nonathlete
extraordinaire to someone who has completed five marathons is
inspiring, entertaining, practical, and fun.
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