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

Heidrich, Ruth E.

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9781930051003: A Race for Life: A Diet and Exercise Program for Superfitness and Reversing the Aging Process

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ISBN 10: 193005100X ISBN 13: 9781930051003

Publisher: Lantern Books, 2000

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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.

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Ruth Heidrich is a doctor of Health Education. She has run six Ironman triathlons, over 100 triathlons, 66 marathons, and has colleced over 700 medals. In 1999 she was named by Living Fit magazine as one of the 10 fittest women in America.

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Last year, Heidrich, a health education specialist, was named one of the 10 fittest women in America by Living Fit magazine. This is a remarkable accomplishment for a woman who had a mastectomy and other cancer treatments 20 years earlier. Back then, Heidrich was astonished by the cancer diagnosis because she believed her eating habits and general health were excellent. After a few days of post-surgery recovery, Heidrich quickly decided to determine the course of her treatment, selecting a strenuous exercise program, a completely vegan diet and a new mental outlook. Heidrich's strategy was successful: years later she is in excellent physical condition and regularly competes in triathlons. She briefly discusses medical conditions such as osteoporosis and arthritis as well as her specific diet, but most of this book focuses on setting up an exercise program. Heidrich 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. While Heidrich's account of her own recovery is inspiring, this book is best read for the information on exercise, rather than for info on how to beat cancerAespecially since competing in triathlons is not a realistic goal for most people, much less those recovering from a life-threatening illness. (Aug.)
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