{"product_id":"the-funny-guide-to-running-excuses-obsessions-and-the-hilarious-truth-about-runners-funny-gifts-for-the-sports-obsessed","title":"The Funny Guide to Running: Excuses, Obsessions, and the Hilarious Truth about Runners (Funny Gifts for the Sports-Obsessed)","description":"Tired of hearing about \"tempo runs\" and \"Strava segments\"? Does your loved one's laundry perpetually smell of sweat and regret? Then this book is for you (or them)!\nThe Funny Guide to Running pulls back the curtain on the ridiculous world of running, offering a refreshingly honest (and laugh-out-loud funny) look at what it really means to be a runner.\nForget the inspirational quotes and perfectly posed finish line photos. This isn't another training manual promising a PR. Instead, author Ricky Woods bravely exposes the universal truths every runner knows but rarely admits: The Slippery Slope to Obsession: From casual jogs to meticulously planned \"racecations\" and a garage overflowing with foam rollers – witness the inevitable transformation. The Gear Spiral (and Wallet Drain): Discover why runners need six pairs of shoes, a GPS watch that can track satellites from Mars, and compression socks for every occasion. Race Day Madness (and Porta-Potty Gauntlet): Relive the pre-race jitters, the mid-race gastrointestinal gambles, and the desperate search for an available toilet. The Bullsh*t Runners Say: Uncover the secret code of humble-brags, casual lies, and training tall tales that define runner conversations. Injuries - Badges of Honor (and Physio's Paycheque): Why every runner Google-diagnoses their plantar fasciitis and keeps running through the pain.\n\nWhether you're a bright-eyed beginner, a fully committed Lifer, or simply trying to understand the Lycra-clad maniac in your life, this book is your guide to the absurd, addictive, and utterly hilarious journey of running.\nThe perfect gift for the runner who has everything!\nTap 'Buy Now' and get your copy today.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1918027005\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.1918027005.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Woods, Ricky\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly!  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41582333231162,"sku":"DBV.1918027005.G","price":8.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/1918027005-0.jpg?v=1786072479","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/the-funny-guide-to-running-excuses-obsessions-and-the-hilarious-truth-about-runners-funny-gifts-for-the-sports-obsessed","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}