119 Days to Go: How to train for and smash your first marathon

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The original Harper Brothers Company was established in New York City in 1817 and over the years published the works of Mark Twain, the Bronte Sisters, Thackeray, Dickens, John F Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr. The tag-line is “The Extraordinary Story of the Man who Ran 401 Marathons in 401 Days and Changed his Life Forever”, and this sums it up pretty well!

Very experienced long distance ultra runners (min 3 years’ experience) or are doing regular long distance running (>50 miles) with elevation and conditions shown (where possible). He launched and presented the hugely successful Channel 4 shows The Big Breakfast, Don't Forget Your Toothbrush and TFI Friday, before moving to radio in 1996. I myself have always found that I get more from a run – whether a training session or a race – when running with other people; enjoying the views; commenting on the things we spot along the way; putting the world to rights; helping and supporting if someone if struggling, or being helped and supported if I am struggling… and it turns out that Lisa is the same! 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! Chris Evans began his broadcasting career at Manchester's Piccadilly Radio, going on to become a household name in TV and radio.He has already turned the town’s Christmas lights on doing it virtually last year with his son and was a part of Marlow's Quiet Night In which also features Russell Brand and Tom Kerridge.

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. 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.Before long he had exceeded Wogan's listening figures, and the nation had begun to accept the reformed wild child back into its heart. After a foreword by Chrissie Wellington and a short intro, the book begins at the pre-race briefing for Spartathlon, a 153-mile footrace reliving the footsteps of Pheidippides who, in 490 BC, ran from Athens to Sparta to seek help in the war between the Greeks and the Persians. An ultra distance race including at least two of the following activities such as running, swimming, cycling, kayaking, skiing and climbing. 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.

If you've ever been heckled on a run, it might be nice to know that even Rob gets it too: "If you're running down the street past a pub, especially if you've got a beard, everyone's had the 'run Forrest, run! and – phenomenally – all 840 miles from John o’Groats to Lands End in the fastest ever time by a woman! 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. Lisa’s talks candidly about her running experiences; how the deaths of loved ones inspired her, about her choice of marathon head-wear and race nutrition, about the amazing people she has met along the way, and even to how to wee on the run! My favourite part of all – apart from reading about Vassos’ joy of running on the IOW of course – is the contribution made by his kids at the end….It is the true story about one lonely, confused and bullied adolescent’s journey into man-hood, and how he finally comes to terms with the bullying, his own attempt at suicide and his dawning homosexuality. Chris Evans began his broadcasting career at Manchester’s Piccadilly Radio, going on to become a household name in TV and radio. Read more about the condition Very Good: A book that has been read and does not look new, but is in excellent condition. Rob says there were many doubters about whether he could do it: "The only person who ever thought I would do the whole thing was my girlfriend, and now wife, Nadine.