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Index
Cover
Half-Title
Title
Introduction
26 Reasons to Run
Runners You Know: The nutrition nut
Did You Know?
Remember…
Running Wisdom
Running Philosophy
My Running Story: Comedian and Author Mark Watson
Runners You Know: The Inexplicably Good Old Runner
Running Myths Reconsidered: Barefoot Running is Peak Running
Remember…
What is the Best Time of Day to Run?
Remember…
Things We Hate About Running: Experienced Runners Who Dismiss Shorter Distances
Remember…
Runners You Know: The Unsolicited Coach
Did You Know?
Things We Hate About Running: Tourists
Running Myths Reconsidered: Stretching is an Absolute Must
Runners You Know: The Quick Starter
A Guide to Liquid Refreshment
Did You Know?
Notable Runners: Harriette Thompson
Remember…
Runners You Know: The Relentless Runner
Things We Hate About Running: Patronising Commentators
Running Philosophy
Runners You Know: The Disingenuous Dasher
My Running Story: Author Helen Foster
Notable Runners: Fauja Singh
Running Philosophy
A Brisk Guide to the London Marathon
Remember…
Running Philosophy
Things We Hate About Running: Expos
Remember…
Runners You Know: The Social Media Bore
My Running Story: Author Vybarr Cregan-Reid
Things We Hate About Running: The Non-Transfer of Places Rule
Remember…
Did You Know?
The Trouble With Sitting
Running Philosophy
Runners You Know: The Ninja
Did You Know?
Things We Hate About Running: Full Fools
Runners You Know: The Splasher
My Running Story: Broadcaster Nicky Campbell
Running Philosophy
Runners You Know: The Parkrun Tourist
Running Myths Reconsidered: Dehydration and Electrolyte Loss Cause Cramp
Remember…
Runners You Know: Bandana Guy
Did You Know?
Running Wisdom
The Ten Commandments of Running Etiquette
Did You Know?
Runners You Know: The Thirsty One
My Running Story: Author Amy Alward
Things We Hate About Running: Hangovers
Runners You Know: The Traditionalist
Remember…
Things We Hate About Running: Slow Runners Who Line Up at the Front of the Pack
Perfecting Your Posture
Runners You Know: The Pram-Pusher
Weird Marathons: Man v Horse Marathon
Ingredients for a Perfect Parkrun
Runners You Know: The Angry Runner
Remember…
Running Wisdom
Did You Know?
Runners You Know: The Running Club Recruiter
Remember…
My Running Story: Olympic Medallist Liz Yelling
Things We Hate About Running: Uncooperative Communicators
Remember…
Ooh, You Rotten Cheat!
Things We Hate About Running: Garbage Trucks
Runners You Know: 45-Degree Man
My Running Story: US Olympian and Running Coach Jeff Galloway
Did You Know?
Running Philosophy
Why Getting Fit is Like Getting High
Running Myths Reconsidered: Caffeine Will Dehydrate You
Notable Runners: Dean Karnazes
Remember…
Did You Know?
My Running Story: Hypnotherapist and Author Lisa Jackson
Runners You Know: The Serial Stretcher
Running Philosophy
Remember…
The A–Z of Vegetarian Running Food
Runners You Know: The Sudden Stopper
Weird Marathons: Everest Marathon
Notable Runners: Budhia Singh
Things We Hate About Running: Litter bugs
Running Wisdom
Things We Hate About Running: The Runner’s Build
The Joy of Escape
Remember…
Did You Know?
Running Wisdom
My Running Story: Comedian and Author David Baddiel
Remember…
Remember…
Did You Know?
Runners You Know: The Ultramarathon Junkie
From the Stopwatch to Strava: A Timeline of Running Gadgets and Technology
Notable Runners: Abebe Bikila
Did You Know?
Running Wisdom
My Running Story: Author Ruth Field
Runners You Know: The Proud Marathon Runner
Things We Hate About Running: Unsolicited Racers
Running Philosophy
Why Winter Running Rocks
Things We Hate About Running: Injuries
Remember…
Remember…
Runners You Know: Mr Hands-Free Headset
Running Myths Reconsidered: You Cannot Drink Too Much Water
Things We Hate About Running: Uncooperative Pedestrians
Things We Hate About Running: Inane Encouragers
Weird Marathons: Le Marathon du Médoc
Did You Know?
From Hot to Cold and Back Again
Things We Hate About Running: Anyone Who is Better at Running Than Me
My Running Story: Author Jenny Baker
Running Philosophy
Did You Know?
Runners You Know: The walking runner
Things We Hate About Running: Sweat Running into the Eyes
To Greet or Not to Greet?
Running Myths Reconsidered: You’ll Lose Your Fitness Within Days of Stopping Running
Remember…
Runners You Know: Medal Maniacs
Things We Hate About Running: Hunger
Running Philosophy
Why Girl Runners are Better
Running Wisdom
Runners You Know: The Serial Loo Visitor
Things We Hate About Running: Dogs
Running Philosophy
Runners You Know: Topless Tommy
Remember…
26.2 Things That Happen While You’re Training for a Marathon
Running Philosophy
Running Myths Reconsidered: All Runners are Loners
Did You Know?
Runners You Know: The Mile-One Maniac
My Running Story: Yoga Teacher Indi Singh
Weird Marathons: North Korea Marathon
Runners You Know: The Vegan Marathon Runner
Running Wisdom
How to Beat Your 5k PB
Remember…
Remember…
Did You Know?
Notable Runners: Sir Roger Bannister, CH, CBE
Runners You Know: The Analyser
Weird Marathons: Burro Days World Championship Pack Burro Race
Remember…
Things We Hate About Running: Friendly/Unfriendly Runners
Runners You Know: The Spiritual Runner
The Joy of Solitude
Did You Know?
Running Philosophy
My Running Story: Parkrun Founder Paul Sinton-Hewitt CBE
Remember…
Runners You Know: The Kid With Really Baggy Shorts
Runners You Know: The Child Runner
Things We Hate About Running: Bugs in the mouth
(Non) Runners You Know: The Runner’s Widow
Running Philosophy
Did You Know?
Running Wisdom
Runners You Know: The Interval Trainer
Did You Know?
Runners You Know: The Loving Couple
Weird Marathons: Big Five Marathon
What is the Best Day of the Week to Run?
Remember…
Things We Hate About Running: Bug Paranoia
26.2 Things That Happen When You Run a Marathon
Remember…
Running Myths Reconsidered: Running in Cold Weather is Inherently Bad For You
Things We Hate About Running: Puddle Splashers
Running Philosophy
Did You Know?
Runners You Know: The Gobber
My Running Story: Comedian Paul Tonkinson
Weird Marathons: Tromsø Midnight Sun Marathon
Remember…
Things We Hate About Running: Antisocial Aspects
Did You Know?
Runners You Know: The Treadmill Terrier
Running Myths Reconsidered: You Need to Have an Athletic Body Type
Why Boozing Can Be Good for Running
Runners You Know: The Headphone Fan
Remember…
You Can Tell a Lot by How Someone Runs…
Weird Marathons: Walt Disney World Marathon
Running Philosophy
Notable Runners: Kathrine Switzer
Remember…
Runners You Know: The Addict
My Running Story: Dr. Philip Clarke
Remember…
Things We Hate About Running: The Loos
Running Myths Reconsidered: You Must Drink at Every Water Station
Runners You Know: The Fun Runner
A Brisk Guide to the New York Marathon
Things We Hate About Running: Smelly Runners
Remember…
Running Philosophy
Weird Marathons: Great Wall Marathon
How to Not Become a Running Bore
Runners You Know: The Over-Dresser
Sleep Well
My Running Story: Author and Cartoonist Russell Taylor
Things We Hate About Running: Brain Loops on Long Runs
Remember…
Run Like a Girl
Did You Know?
Running Myths Reconsidered: Eating Bananas Prevents Cramping
Running Philosophy
Remember…
Runners You Know: The Kamikaze Runner
Weird Marathons: North Pole Marathon
Runners You Know: The Gadget Guru
Signs You Have Run Too Hard
My Running Story: Political Strategist Alastair Campbell
Did You Know?
Runners You Know: Mr Saddlebags
What Your Favourite Distance Says About You
Running for the Sake of It
Running Philosophy
Things We Hate About Running: Arm-in-Arm Novelty Runners
Runners You Know: The Weekend Warrior
Remember…
My Running Story: Author Phil Hewitt
Things We Hate About Running: Office Wags
Running Myths Reconsidered: You Don’t Need to do Any Strength Training
Did You Know?
Runners You Know: The Big Finisher (aka the kicker)
Things We Hate About Running: Men Who Just Won’t be Beaten by a Woman
Running Philosophy
Remember…
Running Myths Reconsidered: No Pain, No Gain
Running Glossary
Acknowledgements
About The Author
Runners You Know: The Author
Copyright
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