A Race for Life: A Diet and Exercise Program for Superfitness and Reversing the Aging Process - Softcover

Heidrich, Ruth

Softcover

ISBN 10: 193005100X ISBN 13: 9781930051003

Publisher: Lantern Books,US, 2004

Synopsis

In her mid-forties, Ruth Heidrich was diagnosed with breast cancer. After undergoing treatment, she realized she had to challenge herself to keep well. She deicded to run the punishing Ironman Triathlon a test of endurance involving a 2.4 mile swin, 112 mile bike ride, and a 26.2 mile marathon run. To do this and reamin cancer-free, she stopped eating animal products, adopting a plant-based diet and a life-affirming attitude that was determined - in more ways than one- to be in it for the long run.

Twenty years later, Heidrich is still running, still cancer-free, and still positive about life. This is her story. She describes her fight with cancer, her healing diet, and the rewards of competing in the toughest races in the world. She shows you how to become healthier, more positive, and challenge yourself to change.

About this title

Synopsis

Inspiration to lead you to a healthier lifestyle. In her mid-forties, Ruth Heidrich was diagnosed with breast cancer. After undergoing a double mastectomy, she challenged herself to the punishing Ironman Triathlon, a test of endurance involving a 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike ride, and a 26.2-mile marathon run. Twenty years later, Heidrich is still running, cancer-free, and positive about life. This is her story. She describes her fight with cancer, the healing powers of proper nutrition, and the rewards of running the toughest races in the world. The author offers a step-by-step routine for running, swimming, biking or training for competition. She includes tips on making time to exercise, how to increase one's speed or distance and how to avoid injuries.

Edition details

• Publisher: Lantern Books,US
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 193005100X
• ISBN 13: 9781930051003
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 192