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26.2 Miles to Happiness

A Comedian’s Tale of Running, Red Wine and Redemption

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26.2 Miles to Happiness

By: Paul Tonkinson
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Bloomsbury presents 26.2 Miles to Happiness written and read by Paul Tonkinson.

WINNER OF THE TELEGRAPH SPORTS BOOK AWARDS 2021 – SPORTS ENTERTAINMENT BOOK OF THE YEAR

The hilarious trials and tribulations of stand-up comedian Paul Tonkinson as he attempts to beat the much lauded 3-hour mark at the London Marathon.

Along the way, we are introduced to the characters helping Paul with his quest. Celebrity names such as Bryony Gordon, Russell Howard, Roisin Conaty and Vassos Alexander pop up with wit and wisdom, alongside an alpine adventure to the Mayr Clinic with Michael McIntyre that pushes Paul to the limit. And not forgetting the ‘words of wisdom’ and derision from Paul’s anti-running friend, Richard.

With a supporting cast of fellow comedians, this is a warmly written and wonderfully honest adventure-through-sport that will both entertain and inspire.

©2020 Paul Tonkinson (P)2020 Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Performing Arts Running & Jogging Sports Celebrity Comedy Funny Inspiring Witty Running Well
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Thank you Paul, loved this book, a must listen for every runner! Funny and insightful

Cracking book!

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I listen to 26.2 during my regular runs, it was so entertaining and funny, the perfect distraction for running. Highly recommended!

Informative, inspiring, but most of bloody funny!!

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Loved this, from the humorous way it was narrated to the emotional triumphant parts that actually made me feel the sheer emotion.... fantastic, inspiring and cleverly written.

Brought me to tears

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Wonderfully written and presented. Inspirational, insightful, and some good running tips too! Highly recommend.

Fantastic!

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