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RUNNING STORIES: BY RUNNERS OF ALL AGES, SPEEDS AND BACKGROUNDS
Yes, yes, and yes! You can. For sure. This book is filled with stories of people struggling with self-doubt who put one foot forward and have never looked back. Your age, shape and speed don’t matter. Just take the first step and the rest will follow.
In these 88 short stories, people of widely differing backgrounds describe why, where, and how they run . From the beginner to the elite athlete, from the parent at home to the refugee, each story is uniquely personal. But they all share one thing in common – the enormously positive effect running has on their lives. Every story is accompanied by a photograph of the writer. These stories will inspire you, make you laugh and make you cry. They are as varied as the people who wrote them – people like Roger, Jerry, Jacquie and Roger Sawtell proved it is never too late to start.
“I am 93 and for 92 of those years I did not show any interest in running.” Jerry Carey rebuilt her life through running.
“I was isolated, gaslighted, manipulated, psychologically conditioned and controlled 24/7. I wasn’t allowed access to my phone, friends, or family.” Jacquie Millet and Camilla Langlands have broken extra-ordinary records.
“We have earned a Guinness World Record for the most marathons run together by a parent and child.” If you are thinking about running but haven’t quite braved it yet, expect these stories to give you the urge to put your trainers on and head out of the door. If you are already a runner, expect echoes of your own experience and ideas for new ones. The stories are organised into six broad
The section ‘Questions new runners ask’ answers 10 things new runners – or those thinking about running – often wonder about. It CAN I RUN?ME? (You can, definitely)
DOES IT MATTER WHAT I WEAR? (Only the very basics)
DO I NEED TO STRETCH AND WARM UP BEFORE I RUN? (For sure)
HOW FAST, FAR AND OFTEN SHOULD I RUN? (Less is more for beginners)
DO I NEED TO EAT OR DRINK? (Depends)
WILL I LOSE WEIGHT? (Probably – if you are sensible)
HOW CAN I FIND OTHER PEOPLE TO RUN WITH? (That’s easy)
AM I TOO OLD TO RUN? (NO!)
WILL I FEEL PAIN? (Maybe. There is good pain and bad pain.)
SHOULD I SET A GOAL? (It can help)
The authors are delighted to donate 100% of their revenue from sales of this book to THE RUNNING CHARITY who use running to improve the lives of homeless young people in the UK. This small but essential organisation saves and transforms lives – you can read about some of them in the book.
In these 88 short stories, people of widely differing backgrounds describe why, where, and how they run . From the beginner to the elite athlete, from the parent at home to the refugee, each story is uniquely personal. But they all share one thing in common – the enormously positive effect running has on their lives. Every story is accompanied by a photograph of the writer. These stories will inspire you, make you laugh and make you cry. They are as varied as the people who wrote them – people like Roger, Jerry, Jacquie and Roger Sawtell proved it is never too late to start.
“I am 93 and for 92 of those years I did not show any interest in running.” Jerry Carey rebuilt her life through running.
“I was isolated, gaslighted, manipulated, psychologically conditioned and controlled 24/7. I wasn’t allowed access to my phone, friends, or family.” Jacquie Millet and Camilla Langlands have broken extra-ordinary records.
“We have earned a Guinness World Record for the most marathons run together by a parent and child.” If you are thinking about running but haven’t quite braved it yet, expect these stories to give you the urge to put your trainers on and head out of the door. If you are already a runner, expect echoes of your own experience and ideas for new ones. The stories are organised into six broad
The section ‘Questions new runners ask’ answers 10 things new runners – or those thinking about running – often wonder about. It CAN I RUN?ME? (You can, definitely)
DOES IT MATTER WHAT I WEAR? (Only the very basics)
DO I NEED TO STRETCH AND WARM UP BEFORE I RUN? (For sure)
HOW FAST, FAR AND OFTEN SHOULD I RUN? (Less is more for beginners)
DO I NEED TO EAT OR DRINK? (Depends)
WILL I LOSE WEIGHT? (Probably – if you are sensible)
HOW CAN I FIND OTHER PEOPLE TO RUN WITH? (That’s easy)
AM I TOO OLD TO RUN? (NO!)
WILL I FEEL PAIN? (Maybe. There is good pain and bad pain.)
SHOULD I SET A GOAL? (It can help)
The authors are delighted to donate 100% of their revenue from sales of this book to THE RUNNING CHARITY who use running to improve the lives of homeless young people in the UK. This small but essential organisation saves and transforms lives – you can read about some of them in the book.
237 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 11, 2021
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Jerry Lockspeiser
2 books1 followerWrite, run and develop creative business ideas in social and for-profit sectors. Pleased to do a marathon best time age 65.
www.goodreads.com/jerrylockspeiser.
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March 3, 2022
Such a motivational book. People run for so many reasons and I loved dipping in and out of this book to feel the inspiration and togetherness of the running community. Bonus…..the proceeds of this book go to a fabulous running charity helping young homeless people. If you have a runner in your life this would make a lovely gift.
June 3, 2021
An entertaining and enlightening collection of personal stories from runners of all ages and levels. A warning - this is not good bedtime reading. It will make you want to get out of bed, put on your kit and get out there and run.
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December 24, 2021Many inspiring stories! Well worth a read :)
December 21, 2022
Loved reading about why everyone runs. So inspiring!
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