Don't Stop Me Now: 26.2 Tales of a Runner's Obsession

by Vassos Alexander, Chris Evans (Foreword by)

Overview

This is a celebration of running - and what lots of us think about when we run. Part escape, part self-discovery, part therapy, part fitness. Part simple childlike joy of running when you could be walking.

Vassos Alexander shares the highs and lows of falling in love with running, from his first paltry efforts to reach the end of his street to completing ultra marathons and triathlons in the same weekend.

Each of the 26.2 chapters also features a fascinating insight into how others first started – from Paula Radcliffe to Steve Cram, the Brownlees to Jenson Button, Nicky Campbell to Nell McAndrew.

Funny, inspiring, honest - the perfect read for anyone with well-worn trainers by the door (or thinking of buying a pair...)

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781472921543
Publisher:	Bloomsbury USA
Publication date:	05/16/2017
Pages:	224
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 7.70(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Vassos Alexander is one of the best-known sports presenters in the UK. He is a presenter on The Chris Evans Breakfast Show on Virgin Radio and has commentated on everything from tennis to diving. Vassos is a seasoned endurance runner with a sub-3hr marathon PB and has completed some of the longest and most gruelling races on earth. He is the author of two bestselling books on running: Don't Stop Me Now and Running Up That Hill. He lives in London with his wife Caroline and three children.

Chris Evans is a freelance writer whose work regularly appears in FourFourTwo magazine. He is also the editor of The Set Pieces.com. His work has appeared in The Guardian, Independent and Mail Online, and other nationals. @thesetpieces

Table of Contents

Foreword

1. Bruce Springsteen, Born to Run

2. One Direction, Ready to Run

3. Kaiser Chiefs, On the Run

4. Spencer Davis Group, Keep on Running

5. Kanye West, Runaway

6. Pink Floyd, Run Like Hell

7. Paul McCartney, Band on the Run

8. Snow Patrol, Run

9. Lenny Kravitz, Always on the Run

10. Jackson Browne, Running on Empty

11. Iron Maiden, Running Free

12. Carly Simon, Let the River Run

13. Kate Bush, Running Up That Hill

14. Scissor Sisters, Running Out

15. Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Runaway Daydreamer

16. OneRepublic, Love Runs Out

17. Tom Petty, Runnin' Down a Dream

18. Flo Rida, Run

19. The Doors, Runnin' Blue

20. Imelda May, Road Runner

21. Ed Sheehan, Runaway

22. Lionel Richie, Running with the Night

23. Jay-Z, Run This Town

24. Bryan Adams, Run To You

25. Beyonce, Run the World

26. The Beatles, Run for Your Life

26.2 Queen, Don't Stop Me Now

Acknowledgements

Editorial Reviews

This entertaining story of a reluctant athlete might just inspire you to follow Vassos's advice and 'find some trainers and see where they take you.'” —Daily Mail

“Celebrate running with sports broadcaster and presenter for BBC Radio 2's The Chris Evans Breakfast Show, Vassos Alexander.” —Health & Fitness

“Celebrates the joy and obsession of running.” —Trail Running

“Full of inspiration to kick you into gear.” —Women's Fitness

“He even inspired me to run a marathon!” —Chris Evans

“Whether you're a regular gym bunny, a fan of pounding pavements or just have good intentions, you'll love this.” —Living North

“This book is for all of us—whether we're tackling 26.2 miles or 2.6. it's a valuable reminder that there's something great about just putting one foot in front of the other, and running.” —Women's Fitness

“Don't Stop Me Now provides story after compelling story from every level of athletic prowess to reveal the enduring attraction and challenge of completing a 26.2 mile marathon with or without time to spare.” —Philosophy Football

“Vassos shares the highs and lows of running, from his days as a novice to his journey of completing ultra-marathons and triathlons in the same weekend . . . it's a celebration of running that all runners will relate to.” —Running Magazine

“Don't Stop Me Now will appeal to everyone, from marathon runners to casual joggers and those just thinking about getting off the couch.” —Sunday Post

“Vassos Alexander's Don't Stop Me Now is ideal reading material.” —Bristol Post

“Vassos Alexander's ode to running, offers up a highly entertaining, illuminating and inspiring read.” —Mumsnet

“In Don't Stop Me Now, Vassos Alexander documents this realization of a journey towards happiness and contentment. It is his laudable and heartfelt hope that the reader will also be inspired to take the first few steps on a journey to a similar destination.” —On: Yorkshire Magazine

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