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.....yeah, that's what's called REAL WORLD..........all of us are tearing-up and we <i>keep Running</i>.....<br><br>
.....who better to write this, than US??<br><br>
.......(well, the Lady Us's anyway)
 
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Rose, I like to read the sort of real-life stuff about a person so I might be able to identify with them, like kids, pets, athletic background (if any), interests, etc.<br><br>
Oh, and whether we're extro/introverts, left/right brained, whether our favourite flick is "Princess Bride," "Amelie," "Water World," "Istar" ... and what our first purchased 45 record was. <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/biggrin.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Very Happy">
 
I fear this could quickly spiral out of control...<br><br>
Hi Aija!
 
Hey,<br><br>
How about we design a template and everyone did their own data collection in their own style within that engine, and then the results are poured into some kewl collation engine and then those results are the science-y stuff, but the case histories are personal and interesting from a subjective POV and the whole kit and caboodle has shelf appeal plus hard science with measurable controls. . . .<br><br>
ramble ramble
 
and we send all our relatives copies for christmas!
 
perhaps some historical info on participants in terms of running/exercise/health?
 
What fun! I could write a personal history in a day; easy stuff. I agree with SS, that readers may like a collection of real-life details to identify with...<br><br>
But regarding the study, we need to be careful about how we design it, if we actually have a data-based book. I would err on the side of being less ambitious: Get LT tested and simply present the history of each runner along with her LT. The LT data are not to test some hypothesis, but to illustrate a range of abilities. Same with VO2 max numbers....<br><br>
SAMPLE chapter contents; just tossing out ideas:<br><br>
Introduce the runner<br>
how she started running...basic history<br>
where she is in life; what kind of person<br>
her training...maybe history, but concentrating on the present<br>
how running affects her life...good & bad<br>
injury history, if any<br>
key races & key goals?<br>
current statistics...masters PRs, LT, VO2 max<br>
weirdest/funniest running anecdote<br>
what she might say to a complete newcomer -- some advice
 
Hmmmm…facing a dearth of information addressing issues specific to women, a group of smart, energetic, and visionary women get together and write their own guide to share with the world.<br><br>
Where have I heard this story before? <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Smile"><br><a href="http://www.ourbodiesourselves.org/about/history.asp" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800080;">http://www.ourbodiesourselves.org/about/history.asp</span></a><br><br>
Go for it!
 
.....yep, get some Beautiful Women together and Tramps checks in.......<br><br>
Coincidence??<br><br>
I think not.
 
This thread kinda stalled before Thanksgiving. I'm late to read it, but definitely interested! Sounds like a wonderful idea. I, too, have looked for books on running that seem to be talking to me, without talking down to me. If they (or it) exist, I've not found them.
 
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