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Running Like a Girl

By: Alexandra Heminsley
Narrated by: Alexandra Heminsley
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The ultimate running guide for women brought to life in audio by author Alexandra Heminsley.

Alexandra had high hopes: the arse of an athlete, the waist of a supermodel, the speed of a gazelle. Defeated by gyms and bored of yoga, she decided to run.

Her first attempt did not end well. Six years later, she has run five marathons in two continents. But, as her dad says, you run with your head as much as with your legs. So, while this is a book about running, it's not just about running. You could say it's about ambition (yes, getting out of bed on a rainy Sunday morning counts), relationships (including talking to the intimidating staff in the trainer shop), as well as your body (your boobs don't have to wobble when you run). But it's also about realising that you can do more than you ever thought possible.

Very funny, very honest, and very emotional, whether you're in serious training or thinking about running for the bus, this is a book for anyone who after wine and crisps for supper a few too many times thinks they might...just might...like to run like a girl.

Alexandra Heminsley is a freelance journalist and broadcaster and a dedicated runner.

©2013 Alexandra Heminsley (P)2013 Audible Ltd Running & Jogging Sports Track & Field Funny Inspiring Witty Heartfelt

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"If you've ever wept 'Why do I want to run?', your answer is here." (Caitlin Moran, author of How to Be a Woman)
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A funny insightful story that breaks down learning to run. Motivational and answers many questions everyone is to scared to ask

A great insight into learning to run.

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Loved the book and the humor and will try more books from the same author. She is fun and also helps to understand many things if you are beginner runner

Loved it

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Really enjoyed this book! It inspired me and was a good fun listen as well.

Loved it!

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On one hand, what have I got myself into - trying to run…. On the other hand, hooray! the afterglow of self powered propulsion and chaffage only grows with your mileage. I can’t wait!

Incredibly believably inspiring

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wonderful and inspiring book. I already ran but this encouraged me to set goals to run 10km.

encouraged me to run!!

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Loved this audiobook, I’ve run a couple of half marathons but had fallen out of love with running since, after listening to Running Like a Girl I have actually started running again, the way Alexandra describes her races have me goosebumps and made me emotional all over again, there’s just nothing like running a race, the people, the atmosphere, it’s just incredible. Can definitely recommend this book!!

Just want to lace up and head out the door

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Really funny read that gets you thinking about your own running in a new way.

well narrated

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Loves listening to this book - whilst running! Easy to listen to, made me laugh, made me cry, kept my legs going one in front of the other. Will I run a marathon? Who knows, but Alexandra gives you plenty of reasons to really think about it.

Fun read

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You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll be inspired. This was a perfect book to inspire me to run more. A very entertaining read.

A perfect running book

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A great fun book to listen to and help pass the time on my long runs - recommended

Great for my long training runs

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