Adventures in Running and Ageing

by Philip Jones

Time is important to a runner. Whether it’s steps-per-minute, mile pace on a watch or a big digital display on a finishing gantry, it can’t be ignored. Such timings hint at another story, a hidden clock. Athletes are unusual in that their activities make decline measurable, but also - more positively - in that their exercise regimes can help them stay ahead for longer. To do so successfully, it helps if they understand what happens to the human body as it ages. Philip Jones humorously recounts his own adventures running in the UK and Europe alongside his quest to understand why running gets harder, why everybody slows down and the most effective ways to keep going. Welcome to the uphill struggle of going downhill. A must for runners who want to carry on for as long as possible.

294 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2023

Reviews

[Kim Ashworth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hilarious. Honest. Written in such a wonderfully engaging and accessible way - not only did it prepare me as a runner for my later years, but also made me understand what happens to our bodies as we age and as we run. Had me cackling out loud (the bus bit 😂) and endlessly reading bits to my partner. Recommending to everyone I know ❤️ I now feel more prepared and hopeful for my running future!