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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 Camilla:
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 themes:
The section ‘Questions new runners ask’ answers 10 things new runners – or those thinking about running – often wonder about. It covers:
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.
"A wonderful array of stories depicting what exactly it is that makes people run."
Rosie Millard OBE, marathon runner and Chair BBC Children in Need
"This book gives you a piece of inspiration no matter the journey you are on."
Manni Ovola, Nike Running Coach & Physiotherapist
"A joyful account of running and runners of all ages."
Eddie Brocklesby, Silverfit Founder and Britain's oldest female Ironman triathlete
Jerry is an entrepreneur, writer and business consultant based in London, UK. He took up running in his mid-50's when increasingly frequent injuries put an end to his football days. Pleased to have set a personal best marathon time age 65, he now focuses on improving his age grading. He is a member of the Serpentine Running Club in London.
Jerry has spent much of his working life in the wine business. He is now a Director of Positive News, contributor to Harpers Wine & Spirit, fellow of the RSA, and qualified RCA motorcycle instructor. He has written three books.
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