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She has also completed several Ultra-runs – including the amazing “Comrades Marathon” in South Africa – proving that speed is no definition of a “good runner”. Funny, candid and motivating, this book will not only help you succeed in your marathon quest but empower you to complete the distance any way you want. lt literally began with a haircut in a barbers, because then if you get to do something like this, you've got to do it properly, right? I was already a fan of Virgin Radio Sports Presenter Vassos, and love hearing him discuss his running exploits.
This may result in small marks to the dustjacket and title page, please also bear in mind that each signature will be a little different from the one we show here.Biography: Chris Evans is a broadcaster, author, festival organiser, dad, granddad, husband and uber-enthusiastic amateur marathon runner. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused. Ben’s casual approach to running and all the amazing people he meets along the way is astonishly inspiring. Chris Evans began his broadcasting career at Manchester's Piccadilly Radio, going on to become a household name in TV and radio.
It also includes stories of his long-suffering but ever-supportive friends and family (particular his lovely Dad!
Before embarking on her road to ultra-running fame Mimi bravely recounts the terrifying child abuse she suffered aged 6, which later led to the anorexia that plagued her adolescence and early adulthood and almost killed her. My favourite section highlighted the oldest known marathon runners and their personal stories, where you get to meet awes-inspiring people like Fauja Singh; the 100 year old marathon runner who cannot appear in the Guinness Book of records as he has no birth certificate, and Sister Madonna who is nicknamed the “Iron Nun” because she has completed an incredible 45 Ironman triathlons (plus lots of marathons!
With a heritage stretching back nearly 200 years, HarperCollins is one of the world's foremost English-language publishers, offering the best quality content right across the spectrum, from cutting-edge contemporary fiction to digital hymnbooks and pretty much everything in between.To access your ebook(s) after purchasing, you can download the free Glose app or read instantly on your browser by logging into Glose. Experienced multi-skilled athletes who have trained for the different activities included in this event. January is fast approaching, and with it comes new resolutions and if taking up running is going to be one of yours, Rob Pope is your man. After a foreword by Chrissie Wellington and a short intro, the book begins at the pre-race briefing for Spartathlon, a 153-mile footrace reliving the footsteps of Pheidippides who, in 490 BC, ran from Athens to Sparta to seek help in the war between the Greeks and the Persians.
You might have caught the bug after experiencing that adrenaline rush of completing your first 5k; it might be a desire to finally cross something off your bucket list; or, perhaps it was a bit of an absentminded afterthought while watching TV, crisps in hand, and a niggling voice saying ‘maybe I could do that’ – it was for Vassos, at least. For more great interviews listen to The Chris Evans Breakfast Show with Sky , weekdays from 6:30am on Virgin Radio, or catch up on-demand here . These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience – the local community. The “Airaforce 2” suits me perfectly – two beautifully balanced and reassuringly secure 300ml bottles nestled inside a comfortable and lightly padded adjustable belt, with a small pocket for those little extras you might need.Being a slow runner myself I was intrigued by Lisa’s tagline on the front cover; “ What running taught me about life, laughter and coming last“, hoping that slow runners everywhere would find themselves validated as “proper runners” in Lisa’s eyes…and she didn’t let me down! There are also a few colour pages in the centre of the book showing pictures of the various races covered, including the obligatory ultra runners horrific-foot image.
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