
The Race Against Time
Adventures in Late-Life Running
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Narrated by:
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Richard Askwith
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By:
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Richard Askwith
About this listen
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
Critic reviews
Inspiring
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Inspiring
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Eye opener to the world of possibilities and reminds inevitable decay
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this is such an encouragement to older runners and helps give a better perspective on life.
Didn't want this to end
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Enjoyable listen.
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Gives a great insight into masters running
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Depressing and encouraging!
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An inspiring listen!
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Good insight
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I’m starting my next stage of ‘mature’ running
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