The Reason I Run: How Two Men Transformed Tragedy into the Greatest Race of Their Lives
Author(s): Chris Spriggs
How do people come together when tragedy tries to tear them apart? When 39-time marathon runner Andrew Spriggs was diagnosed with motor neurone disease he knew his running days were over. But a surprise message from his nephew Chris, offering to push him in his rickety wheelchair in one last marathon, reunites them in a race against time. Rich with insights and inspiration, personal discoveries and unforgettable encounters, The Reason I Run is an astonishing story that will make you laugh, weep and wonder. Join Chris on an incredible journey that will stay with you for the rest of your life.
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'A captivating story revealing how the power of running changes lives.' -- Jo Pavey
Chris Spriggs is a runner (in denial about getting slower), writer and coach. He is founding director of the mentoring charity Lifespace Trust and a coach at NowShowUp.com. He lives just outside Stratford-upon-Avon with his triathlete wife and three children. Chris has spoken on local BBC radio stations and BBC Radio 5Live and written for a number of national publications, including Men's Running and Youthwork. You can find him on Twitter at @ThinkSmileRun and he blogs at www.thinksmilerun.blogspot.com.
General Fields
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- : Summersdale Publishers
- : Summersdale Publishers
- : 01 June 2015
- : 198mm X 129mm
- : United Kingdom
- : 01 August 2015
- : books
Special Fields
- : Chris Spriggs
- : Paperback
- : 304
