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Amanda Brooks started RunToTheFinish.com in 2007 as a way to connect with fellow runners.Over time it transitioned in to a place for runners to find highly researched articles and run coaching, while on social media she connects with runners daily over their love and laughter around their chosen love of sweat. Now RTTF has reached over 12 million runners and Amanda’s running love only continues to grow.

About The Book

Run to the Finish is not your typical running book. While it’s filled with useful strategic training advice and unique tips, at its core, it’s about learning to love the run you’ve got without comparing yourself to other runners.

Mixing both humor and helpful advice, Brooks delivers a down-to-earth, inspiring guide filled
with all the tips and secrets you need to have the best run for you, such as:

  • dynamic warmups and the power of gratitude miles
  • understanding the difference between discomfort and pain
  • mastering the mental side of running
  • treating the most common injuries

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Testimonials

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This book draws you in!!!!

This book is perfect and geared towards the everyday runners who are looking to expand their journey with a renewed look. This is for those that truly deeply have a passion for running. It’s broken down into super digestible material, so much humor which really sounds like the author is in my read reprogramming myself! I can’t say enough good things. I feel like Amanda is that really cool friend cheering me on. So, grab a copy for yourself and everyone you know that wants to build their journey, you won’t regret it!

@elliegails

Want to hear something great? I have my daughter your book – she love it. But the unexpected bonus – her boyfriend is not a reader-never has been- he loves the book and want his own copy!!! (He is also a runner). It’s so exciting to think your book may turn him on to a whole new world of books!

@dickeychick

Hi Amanda – I just wanted to send you a HUGE THANK YOU for writing Run to the Finish. I downloaded it about teo days ago and I can’t stop reading it. Nearly everything is resonating with me – I have highlighted so many things; I have taken screenshots of pages and sent them to my 14-year-old daughter since she just started high school track this week; and I can’t stop telling everyone about it. Hoping to meet you in DC on March 16. THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!

Quotes

“Suddenly, when the run itself is the goal, there are no more bad runs. Suddenly it doesn’t matter if we don’t finish within our goal time—or don’t finish at all. What matters is that we tried, that we enjoyed the process. What matters is that we got out there.” ― John Bingham, No Need for Speed: A Beginner’s Guide to the Joy of Running

“We all have our Achilles heel–an area of weakness that often gets injured or threatens injury. For me, my hips (weakness) and calves (tightness) are my areas of concern. For my training partner, it’s his plantar fascia. I suspect that you have a problem area as well. Develop focused injury-proofing for that area, and don’t let up. Don’t work on it only when you’re hurting. Work on it year-round.”– Greg McMillan

Podcasts about Run To The Finish:
The Everyday Runners Guide

You know I love to talk running, so it’s been a blast to chat with a number of podcasts over the last few months.

Fitnessista – Discussion of tips for new runners
The Run Duo – Breaking down fitness myths
Running 4 Real with Tina Muir – Deep dive in to the real side of running and writing
Rambling Runner – What is it like to write a book and why?!!
Diz Runs – How to come back from injury, handling the comparison game and more.

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  • I WANT TO RUN AN ULTRA. This might be like not changing your hair after a break up, no major life decisions right now.😂 // It makes no sense for many reasons. A. I’m doing few trails due to crowding. B. I haven’t even run a marathon since knee surgery. C. Somedays right now I don’t have the motivation to do anything, let alone run long. D. It’s freaking hard. // BUT something about just running and running sounds immensely appealing right now. Cathartic. Refreshing.🏃‍♀️ // Not an overnight goal or something I’m attempting ASAP, but it’s been in the back of my mind for awhile, so who knows! Have you done one? Do you ever want to? Am I just going stir crazy?! . . . #sheruns #womensrunningcommunity #womensrunning #womensrunninguk #runchat #runnerlife #timetorun #marathontraining #chicagomarathon #ultramarathon #camelbak #girlontherun #irunthisbody #runtothefinish #findyourstrong #beatyesterday #runwild #runfree #runrunrun #runningmakesmehappy
  • SPEED DRILLS PART 1: ❤️Double tap if you need to do these. (Pardon the outfit. I needed the shirt for a mood boost and compression for some leg love.) Admittedly I haven’t been doing enough drills, so now is the time!! // Want to get faster? You need good movement!🏃‍♀️🏃🏃‍♂️ Starting with the basics to practice: 🦶feet landing under the body 🦶good foot strike 🦵optimal force off ground by driving knee up Drills will build on each other, so don’t skip what looks too easy. // 1️⃣Set up: Get in to good posture, ideally hold a stick or broom behind shoulders to help you maintain. 2️⃣Controlled movement, watching anything that’s hard for you. 3️⃣Standing leg should be completely straight, knee should come up at 90degrees, not foot to butt. 4️⃣Add these pre-run at least once a week. 2 rounds, 30 seconds each. . . . #runcoach #runningcoach #distancerunner #halfmarathontraining #marinecorpsmarathon #rungirlrun #runnersofinstagram #speeddrills #runnersworld #beatyesterday #runtothefinish #stravarun #gorun #runninginspiration #fitnessvideo #sheruns #runrunrun #ukrunchat
  • TWO TRUTHS AND A LIE: could there be any better day than April Fools’ to play and not be so serious for a hot second?! Let’s see who can guess and I’ll share the answer tomorrow. // A. David and I have now had three wedding ceremonies, all in different states. B. Moving to a new house at age 13, I got the master suite with walk in closet and my parents took another room. C. When the Olympics happen, I’ll be there reporting on a few events thanks to a brand partner. // Also...total truth I don’t really like April Fools’ Day, unless it’s super funny. The real life I’m quitting or I’m pregnant or whatever just makes me uncomfortable. . . . #laughterismedicine #womenirl #aprilfoolsday #twotruthsandalie #liveauthentically #runatl
  • 😂CONGRATS YOU MADE IT TO MONDAY. Who knew you’d be excited to work as a way to break up your days 😄 // @ericasara said it well yesterday, as someone who always works from home, I have to consciously not work (as much) on the weekends to give my brain a break. . . . #mondaymotivation #memes #workfromhomelife #lifeisgood #laughteristhebestmedicine #timechange #realsimple #mindbodygram #realsimple
  • NOW IS THE TIME TO PRACTICE EASY RUNS and maximize the benefits. You don’t have to worry about a group or an immediate race, so building a stronger aerobic engine has never been more perfect. // Low Heart Rate training is one way to do this because it tells you exactly how hard the body is working and takes your focus off pace. 1️⃣180 minus age = max LHR 2️⃣Don’t exceed that rate for more than 20% of your weekly workouts 3️⃣Lots more details and plans on the website of curious (or ask!) // Some of the benefits are listed above and are why the most successful distance runners generally follow an 80/20 plan. It will help you run farther with the body feeling less effort and help you add mileage without injury...plus it’s relaxing to not be exhausted from every run. // BUT it only works if you ACTUALLY run easy enough. 👉👉Are you good at keeping it truly easy or do you struggle with it? . . . Throwback to Santa Monica run. #runningcoach #runnerscommunity #runtothefinish #runchat #ukrunchat #bibchat #athletesadapt #runforgood #gorun #newrunner #easyrun #sundayrunday #runstrong #marathontraining #igrunner #getoutside #morningrunofficial #rungirlrun #shapesquad #teamwr #runnerspace #run4fun #motherrunner
  • HAPPY ANNIVERSARY ❤️ 12 years married, 16.5 years together and oddly I don't think this current crisis is the hardest thing we've faced. // 💍Day 1 was a parking garage disaster wedding. 👜Pre Marriage I lost my first real job and bawled on repeat for three months as I hunted for something new. 😨We lived in Orlando. (J/k... kinda... it wasn’t a good time for me.) And so many other things I'll never share with you 🙃 // 🥰I wouldn't get through any of it with as many smiles or as much humor if it weren't for him. And he’d probably still be eating $1 frozen pizzas and Ramen without me 😂 // What’s something you’ve done consistently for over 16 years???🧐 . . . #lifeisgood #runnerlove #runningbuddies #happyrunning #weddinganniversary #runtothefinish

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