A guy I work with runs marathons (Did Philly and Boston last year) and recommended this book to me.
Now...I just started Wk 8 of Get Running, and for the first time in my life, I don't hate running. Even if you DO, this was one of the most enjoyable 'sports' books I've ever read!
http://www.ultramarathonman.com/flash/
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/ ... arathon-20
This guy's definitely nuts, but there are some great stories that kept my attention throughout.
Good luck everyone! Stick with it...Get Running is pretty cool!!!