Product Description

John Bingham, 'the patron saint of the back of the pack', shares the wisdom that took him from couch potato to columnist for Runner's World magazine. No Need for Speed explores both the 'why' and the 'how' of running. With information both practical (how to find the right running shoes for you; when to enter a race; what to eat before a run) and inspirational (focus on where you are instead of where you want to be; accept the body you have; look for the beauty of realistic goals), Bingham extends a trustworthy hand to beginners and veterans alike.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #173444 in Books
• Published on: 2004-09-03
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 228 pages

About the Author
John Bingham (who was born with short legs and a long torso that no amount of running is going to change) writes 'The Penguin Chronicles' for Runner's World magazine and teaches the basics of running to adults who are new to the sport.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

24 of 24 people found the following review helpful.
Wonderful motivator
By Laura
At last a book that doesn't make you feel guilty or a failure if you're not that good at running. Author focusses on not giving up and it's by reading this book that I'm still running 3 times a week which is the longest I've gone without giving up. He has been there and done that and his testimonies are very powerful and ring true to many 'failed' runners.
Since reading this book, my outlook on running has completely changed and I can feel successful after every run, even bad ones. I've also learnt how to set realistic expectations and not to demand too much of myself. This author spoke straight to my heart. An excellent book for those who've tried running in the past but given up thinking they're not the running type or they're just not good enough. Give it a go and see how your outlook will change.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful.
Beginners guide
By S. LEIB
I'm someone who needs to exercise & wants too but needed a bit of guidance to get started & this book did it for me. I started to go out mornings just for a walk & gentle jog in between, no rush no pushing just get up & start. From this I intend to build up & start building up distance. From that I plan to go on to doing runs around the country with my ultimate goal being a marathon. This book helped me to get started it will do the same for you.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful.
Wonderful book
By A. Siddon
A delightful philosphy of life and a wonderful book on running. Slow but surely I completed a marathon with Bingham's inspiration fueling me on.