The Race Against Time
Adventures in Late-Life Running
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Richard Askwith
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Richard Askwith
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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
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- Amazon Customer
- 07-05-23
Inspiring
I read this book and started training so that I can become a masters athlete. I never thought such a thing would happen but I feel great just with the hope this will happen.
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- Anonymous User
- 26-10-23
Inspiring
This book at times looks as if it’s about international masters running. Which in a sense it is. But in fact it’s a touching exploration of mortality, philosophical and inspiring. Thank you to Richard for writing it.
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- VINOD PALISSERY
- 20-06-23
Eye opener to the world of possibilities and reminds inevitable decay
Introducing lots of real life heroes real life stories and and scientific narrative to the topics
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- mark
- 11-05-23
Didn't want this to end
Loved every chapter.
this is such an encouragement to older runners and helps give a better perspective on life.
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- BOBMAR
- 07-08-24
Enjoyable listen.
Once again I have enjoyed a book by Richard. Positive and interesting life stories of many ordinary people whose athletic performances are extraordinary. Makes you want to get off the couch and do something that may just improve your healthspan!
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- Steve Taylor
- 31-01-23
Gives a great insight into masters running
In my opinion this is one of the most inspirational running books out there. Whether you’re already a masters runner or thinking about taking up or resuming the sport when you may have thought your best days were in the past you’ll be truly amazed by some of the real life stories in this book.
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- Amazon Customer
- 09-01-24
Depressing and encouraging!
I did enjoy listening to Richard and found him encouraging and depressing at the same time! Being a fell-runner in a previous life and once again taking up the baton of hill training again in my late sixties, I can see that there’s still some hope before the grim reaper calls my name! Thanks Richard!!
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- Pete
- 22-01-23
An inspiring listen!
A treat to listen to especially if you have any interest in running. Truly inspiring and makes you want to just keep on running! Everyone over 40 should read this, take note and act on it. As a physiotherapist I can’t recommend highly enough!
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- Jonathan T
- 06-02-23
Good insight
Richard is a great writer, and the way he interweaves his personal journey with stories of extraordinary older athletes makes for an absorbing read. I do feel he dwells on the vicissitudes of ageing a bit relentlessly, but I suppose that's the point of the book. Very well narrated by the author.
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- Jamie Neadle
- 11-06-23
I’m starting my next stage of ‘mature’ running
This book was just what I needed. At nearly 56 I needed this inspiration as my abilities wane o still want to enjoy running and this book has inspired me. Thank you.
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