The Lola Papers: Marathons, Misadventures, and How I Became a Serious Runner
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| Rating | : | 4.80 (729 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1891369962 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 256 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-09-21 |
| Language | : | English |
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While working at Fleet Feet Sports, she began writing the stories that became The Lola Papers.. Amy Marxkors: Amy L. An ardent athlete, Amy spent her teenage years playing ice hockey and running the winding country roads. Marxkors grew up in the rural outskirts of St. Louis, Missouri, home-schooled
While working at Fleet Feet Sports, she began writing the stories that became The Lola Papers.. Louis, Missouri, home-schooled. An ardent athlete, Amy spent her teenage years playing ice hockey and running the winding country roads. About the AuthorAmy Marxkors: Amy L. Marxkors grew up in the rural outskirts of St
N. Werner said Lola is charming. "For in running, as in life, you must be both self-assured and daring, content with where you are yet always striving for something better. You must have a destination in sight but not forget to enjoy the scenery along the way."This is the story of the sweet and enigmatic Lola and her journey to becoming a serious runner and her relationship with Mr. Speedypants, her unintentional coach and self proclai. RunningChef said An honest insight into the tough and often comical world of running. I have to admit, at first I was skeptical to read this book. My sister knows Amy and had been reading the book right after its release last spring. I reluctantly began reading because I feared it would not hold up to my favorite running books like Born To RunI could not have been more wrong. Within the first several chapters Amy had me captivated. I completely understand where she is coming from in her . Amber Baltes said Great read!. This book was a great read! I loved the humor, the insightful thoughts, and the motivation to run. It helps knowing that running isn't easy, even for those runners who look super fast! I love to run and this book has motivated me to want to run a marathon!
Joy. Dedication. Parker, Jr., author of Once A Runner and Again to CarthageA simple request for training advice turned into a year of high-intensity coaching, unexpected adventure, unlikely friendships, and the realization that life, like the marathon, isn’t about the finish line. Through the journal of Lola, a nom de plume created to embody the spirit of all runners, Amy Marxkors chronicles her journey of self discovery as she decides to find out just how good she could be if she really tried. Adventure. Monotony. Fatigue. Humorous and endearingly candid, The Lola Papers reveals the universal truths and profound humanity hidden in the miles, showing that sometimes the greatest gift in life is getting more than what you bargained for.Each chapter in The Lola Papers serves a twofold purpose. And the unshakeable determination to keep on going.The Lola Papers uses the sport of distance running as a l