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How to Run a Marathon

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How to Run a Marathon

By: Vassos Alexander
Narrated by: Vassos Alexander, Sarah Ovens, Richard Trinder
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About this listen

Ever been tempted to try a marathon? Maybe you’ve just started running, perhaps you’re gaining confidence, or are you already well on your way to conquering the iconic distance? Whatever stage you’re at on your journey, join marathon man Vassos Alexander as he shows us why we shouldn’t be afraid of the big 26.2.

Every marathon runner’s journey is different. 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. 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. In fact, you’ll probably end up enjoying it a lot more than you think.

Including inspiring interviews with runners from all walks of life, delightful tales of remarkable marathons all over the world, crucial training and nutrition tips and so much more, Vassos shares all the lessons he’s learnt — from start line to finisher’s medal.

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. Whether that’s achieving a particular time or simply finishing in one piece, How to Run a Marathon will guide you through.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2020 Vassos Alexander (P)2020 HarperCollins Publishers Limited
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This book was a lot of fun to listen too. The storytelling is amazing, the author really captures the thought process of running and includes stories of people who are engaging and interesting. Will listen again.

Highly entertaining

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Really useful information, a tip followed by peoples experiences or knowledge. Loved the authors stories, Really made me feel like I can do this. Was only planning on doing a half now I'm inspired to do a full! Thanks!

Great book

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What an inspirational listening experience to keep me going through my training. The authenticity of the author’s experience resonated in every chapter and I found myself laughing out loud as I pounded the pavement; “Oh that’s me too!”
Absolutely loved it.

Listen & run!

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This book has given me so much inspiration from and admiration for marathon runners. Such a great listen, definitely recommend this book. 😁

1st time runner

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10/10 would listen to this book again, interesting and informative and I feel very inspired now :)

loved it!!

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Very entertaining. Mixing stories, tips, interviews-like sections. Love listening to it while running. Will definitely look at other books from Vassos

A great book for any runner!

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