Some running inspiration from a Hiver

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Since I joined this platform I have found lots of inspiration for my running. We have all types of runner here from those who just jog around the park to triathletes and ultra-marathoners. I just do what I can to improve my own running, but I enjoy reading about how others are doing.

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I know some people will think they cannot be a runner, but they should read this book by our own @run.vince.run. It can guide you through how to get started and what the benefits can be.

He provides plans for building a running schedule, tips on diet and getting enough rest, ideas for building strength and more from his own experience. He admits that he does not always get things right, but he has learnt a lot and enjoyed great successes in his running.

I will say that I spotted a few typos, but those do not detract from the content of the book. I think Vince can apply corrections for future buyers. On the Leanpub site buyers get free updates if more is added to a book.

For many years after I no longer had to do sport at school I did very little running and did not think it was something for me. I started again in my late 40s and am achieving far more than I could have imagined. I could have done with this book at the start, but I can still get something useful from it.

You can pay as little as $4.99 for the ebook, of which Vince gets 80%. You can pay more if you want to, but then you can also support him right here on Hive with your votes. I am sure my votes have given him many times what I paid for the book.

I have yet to write a book myself, but perhaps I will one day. Meanwhile I will keep writing about running and other topics on Hive.

Vince will get a share of the post rewards.

Run free!

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Thanks so much for the write up @steevc. Planning on a second edition later this year and hopefully will catch all those typos. Thanks again mate.

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Like you, I started running in my 40's and now 10 years later, I feel I can run better than I could when I was doing cross country at school. I have better stamina, better form and really enjoy it. It is such a welcome break from the stresses of work and it energises me for my future activities. I feel so much stronger in life when I have been running.

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Happy to hear it. I don't think running is for everyone, but many of us get a lot from it.

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Excellent exercise, I've done a few 5k and 10k on the past, but have finally come to terms with my knees not liking it.
But dog walking can be just as good and healthy if you put some effort into it. They say dog owners are the healthiest people, no excuse not to go out.. ha ha
I rebound instead of running, my knees are fine with that, and I do some Yoga for balance and suppleness.
I also like standing up where possible.. I'd like one of those hight adjustable desks for work, but no space for that unfortunately..

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Running is not for everyone. Walking is good too. I see lots of dog walkers when I'm out there. Some people run with dogs. Don't think it works with cats.

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LOL, no, probably not with cats.. Not with dogs that like to mark a lot either... 😄

However, dogs are natural runners, they generally love it when it's a casual run at an easy pace. Taken mine out loads, Max and Holly, but only on short runs, 5k maybe... Terriers make good runners, but pug faced dogs not so, because of the breathing issues they've got.

Anyway, keep it up! 👍

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Now that I think about it, it's been a long time since I've exercised, so many day-to-day occupations and I've neglected that part.

Glad to see you are keeping up with your running routines. I wonder how much distance you have run so far this year, if you keep track of that it would be interesting to know.

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That sounds interesting. Have you read "What I Talk About When I Talk About Running" by the award-winning Haruki Marakami? It really changed my perspective about running.

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I have read it. Running is a personal thing, but it's interesting to hear how others experience it.

!BEER

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That's certainly true!

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Oooh. I love (!LUV ?) that you shared this here @steevc. And it makes me want to ask @run.vince.run about his publishing method! How did you find Leanpub as a publishing platform? Would you recommend it for someone writing and publishing their first book? Would you use them again?

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Hey @consciouscat I can definitely help answer a lot of your questions. I have used leanpub quite a bit as it is mostly used for technical books. It has the ability to upload word documents directly but there are some issues with that and I have never been able to successfully get it to work. It has a markup language though that is a little annoying to use but does get the job done. There is a premium service but I always use the free version and when you have a finished manuscript you can then create a version that can be uploaded to other sites like Amazon. A lot of people will even sell only the first few chapters of their book, even if it is not finished, just to see what people think and if there is interest.
I can definitely recommend using it and please just comment on any of my posts if you have any more questions or I can send you a direct email if that is easier.

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