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The Race Against Time
- Author
- Richard Askwith
- Narrator
- Richard Askwith
- Publisher
- Random House
- Publish Date
- 12 January 2023
- Run Time
- 11 hours 47 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
Brought to you by Penguin.
A transformational quest for the secrets of happy, healthy, whole-life running that will change the way you think about growing older.
Colourful, informative and inspiring, The Race Against Time is a story of cold science and heart-warming resilience; of champions and also-rans; of sprinting centenarians and forty-something super-athletes barely touched by age. Its heroes are experts and enthusiasts - scientists, coaches, runners - from many countries, each with a different story to tell.
This is a book for anyone who has ever felt the healing power of running – or simply wondered about the effects of ageing. It is both a very personal account of one man's journey from despair to hope, and an exhilarating guide, explaining how timely adjustments to lifestyle and training can slow the progress of physiological decay, while sheer human spirit can, if you are lucky, keep you running happily and healthily, all the way into extreme old age.
'Inspirational' - Observer
© Richard Askwith 2023 (P) Penguin Audio 2023
Critics Review
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Inspiring and moving
Adharanand Finn
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A hymn to the benefits of running, of being active, of the resilience of the human spirit, no matter your age. Inspirational
Observer
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This is a particularly inspiring book for everyone, not just older runners. An excellent read!
Stride
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Brilliant
Jo Pavey
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Wonderful
Athletics Weekly
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[An] inspiring book for everyone, not just older runners
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Details
- Author
- Richard Askwith
- Narrator
- Richard Askwith
- Duration
- 11 hours 47 minutes
- Release Date
- 12 January 2023
- ISBN
- 9781529906073
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Random House
- Genre
- Running and jogging, Coping with / advice about ageing, Popular science, Marathon and cross-country running, Fitness and diet, Popular medicine and health, Track and field sports, athletics, Sports training and coaching, Exercise and workouts, Practical advice: Life hacks / handy tips
Synopsis
Brought to you by Penguin.A transformational quest for the secrets of happy, healthy, whole-life running that will change the way you think about growing older.Colourful, informative and inspiring, The Race Against Time is a story of cold science and heart-warming resilience; of champions and also-rans; of sprinting centenarians and forty-something super-athletes barely touched by age. Its heroes are experts and enthusiasts - scientists, coaches, runners - from many countries, each with a different story to tell.This is a book for anyone who has ever felt the healing power of running – or simply wondered about the effects of ageing. It is both a very personal account of one man's journey from despair to hope, and an exhilarating guide, explaining how timely adjustments to lifestyle and training can slow the progress of physiological decay, while sheer human spirit can, if you are lucky, keep you running happily and healthily, all the way into extreme old age.'Inspirational' - Observer© Richard Askwith 2023 (P) Penguin Audio 2023
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