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Chasing Extraordinary: A 'How To' Guide for Newbie Marathon Runners Kindle Edition

by Nikki Love (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Aspiring to achieve the ultimate running distance? 


26.219 miles or 42.195 kilometres or more simply ...a MARATHON!


It’ll take up at least 6 months of your life and only 1% of the world’s population will ever run that distance… but a little birdy told me that you fancy being in that 1%.



Wouldn’t it be handy if you could keep your:



  • motivation levels sky high

  • energy levels supercharged

  • body strong and injury free

  • family and social life on the go


You bet! So, let’s get you strapped into your trainers and taking the steps to get your marathon on! Wherever your starting point – couch to 5km, 10km to half-marathon, half-marathon to the motherload marathon - this ‘how to guide for newbie marathon runners’ gives you:



    • a running training plan

    • a body strength, balance and conditioning plan to help keep the injuries away

    • an eating and recovery plan to get you into great shape, keep you energised and keep you raring to train


    Packed with little hints, tips, the gear you need, and marathon-related stories in between all the techy stuff to inspire and show you that running really is an adventure full of love, fun and exciting moments - perfect for an excited newbie.


    Accompanied by host of downloadable resources, the only thing this book doesn’t do is take the steps for you (bah!), but with an accompanying online Facebook support group, Nikki will be there taking the steps with you.

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    About the Author

    Nikki Love is a body movement geek (qualified personal trainer, running coach and sports massage therapist) who not only talks the talk, she walks the walk - or in this case - runs. She is an adventure ultrarunner, mummy of one super-duper kiddo, freelance author, total non-domestic goddess (don't ever invite her over and let her loose in your kitchen) and loves to help others chase their extraordinary.

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    • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0749M43LY
    • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Let's Tell Your Story Publishing; 1st edition (July 31, 2017)
    • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 31, 2017
    • Language ‏ : ‎ English
    • File size ‏ : ‎ 15729 KB
    • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
    • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
    • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
    • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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    • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
    • Print length ‏ : ‎ 176 pages
    • Customer Reviews:
      5.0 5.0 out of 5 stars 11 ratings

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    Nikki Love is an adventure runner, author, speaker and motivator of dreaming big, taking action and achieving your own extraordinary goals.

    Nikki turned 50 in 2017 and decided it was time to take her love for travel, marathon running, and cross-country running to a new level. She is now on a mission to run across, around, or through as many countries that her feet can take her, bringing as many people as she can along for the run.

    Her big adventures include running 63 marathons in 63 days through the UK, a craic of a 750 mile run around Ireland, a runcation through Malta and around Gozo, a jolly jaunt across the Netherlands, and an extremely muddy and cow-pat laden run from the top to the bottom of Wales.

    During the UK summer of 2020, Nikki intended to head to the southern hemisphere and run across Australia - unfortunately a world pandemic has put that adventure on temporary hold until 2021. However, as the ever-optimistic-searcher-of-silver-linings, Nikki continues to seek running adventures closer to her UK home and write a few more tales about the time when her head said 'Oooh, I wonder if I can do that...'

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    Vivien
    5.0 out of 5 stars Nicola's writing style is easy, entertaining and interesting
    Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2017
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    A marvellous book for prospective runners AND others. Nicola's writing style is easy,entertaining and interesting. Many parallels in life can be drawn from the words she writes, providing inspiration to many diverse groups. I have donated a book to my slimming club. After a major hospital operation, my husband is inspired by the sheer guts and determination of this writer and whilst it is unlikely he and members of the slimming club will run a marathon the lifestyle suggestions in the book will encourage them to live better.
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    Carolynne
    5.0 out of 5 stars Danger: Causes self belief and runningitus
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 5, 2017
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    "I'd love to run a marathon" says pretty much everyone in their life. Some do and most... well...
    If you read this book, you WILL wanna go and do it.

    Perfect for beginners and all the way up to advanced runners. Read it from cover to cover for Nikki's incredible story or dip in and out as a training manual. This book does it all and with such enthusiasm and humour.

    Filled with everything you need and a whole bunch of extras on her website. Set out in easy to read chapters with great photos and demos of techniques.

    Now, where are my running shoes...!?
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    HappyShopper
    5.0 out of 5 stars I love how this book is so down to earth
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 1, 2017
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    I love how this book is so down to earth. Nicola is obviously very experienced as a runner having run many long distance events and a is running coach.

    She puts the essentials across in a friendly practical way, with the odd humorous comment to keep you smiling as you read along.

    The full plans are very helpful, as is the advice on rest and recovery.

    Good stuff.
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    mikeyd
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant! I think I've read just about every running ...
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 14, 2017
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    Brilliant! I think I've read just about every running book around and this is by far the best guide to running. Written by a real person, not some elite athlete with all day to train and no other commitments. Straightforward advice written in a humourous style. Realistic training plans and great links to "how to" videos. Highly recommend
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    Winxy
    5.0 out of 5 stars chasing extraordinary
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 11, 2017
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    Who says you can't learn anything new after 37 years of running . A very informative book lots of pictures and helpful websites to assist your journey to running your first marathon .Very easy to read and understand , loved it.
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    Richard
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very informative, a useful guide.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 6, 2017
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    First time reading a how to guide book and I was impressed. It really helped me when training for my first half marathon! Next target is a full one!!!!
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