It is safe to say that Dean Karnazes – already something of a legend in his native USA – is a one-man running phenomenon! The radio and television personality is a keen runner, his new book takes readers on a journey of 119 days to prepare for the 26. 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”.

However far along you are in your journey, How to Run A Marathon shows us that absolutely anyone can take those first steps to defeating the distance. These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. Maybe you’ve just started running, perhaps you’re gaining confidence, or are you already well on your way to conquering the iconic distance?No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins. Chris Evans began his broadcasting career at Manchester’s Piccadilly Radio, going on to become a household name in TV and radio. Mimi has completed the hardest races you will find, including the Marathon des Sables, the Badwater Ultra (fans of Scott Jurek will know all about this!

I have only managed one marathon at the time of writing, but Ben makes you feel that you could do anything you put your mind too – it doesn’t necessarily take hard training, speed and poring over “Runner’s World” as if it is the bible, it takes heart, determination and the right running companions! and – phenomenally – all 840 miles from John o’Groats to Lands End in the fastest ever time by a woman!

Ben’s casual approach to running and all the amazing people he meets along the way is astonishly inspiring. 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? Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item. Mimi’s name had come up in a few other books about the ultra-running scene, so I knew in my heart that she must be somewhere on the awesome scale, but I was unprepared for just how AMAZING this woman turned out to be…. About the Author: Vassos Alexander is a British sports reporter, presenter, author and endurance runner.

Read more about the condition Very Good: A book that has been read and does not look new, but is in excellent condition. Check with the race organiser regarding entry requirements and any specialist equipment required such as a wetsuit, skis or a mountain bike. 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! If you do not allow these cookies we will not know when you have visited our site, and will not be able to monitor its performance.

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. As I approach my first marathon, in which I fully expect to be the last to cross the finish line (hand in hand with my friend Deb), Lisa’s book tells me that this is not a problem or a stigma. This book is a well written and descriptive look into how Vassos got started, the experiences he has hated, enjoyed and learnt from, and his journey from running as a health choice (to lose the pounds he put on due to his “frazzles” addiction!