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26.2 Miles to Happiness

A Comedian’s Tale of Running, Red Wine and Redemption

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By: Paul Tonkinson
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Bloomsbury presents 26.2 Miles to Happiness written and read by Paul Tonkinson.

WINNER OF THE TELEGRAPH SPORTS BOOK AWARDS 2021 – SPORTS ENTERTAINMENT BOOK OF THE YEAR

The hilarious trials and tribulations of stand-up comedian Paul Tonkinson as he attempts to beat the much lauded 3-hour mark at the London Marathon.

Along the way, we are introduced to the characters helping Paul with his quest. Celebrity names such as Bryony Gordon, Russell Howard, Roisin Conaty and Vassos Alexander pop up with wit and wisdom, alongside an alpine adventure to the Mayr Clinic with Michael McIntyre that pushes Paul to the limit. And not forgetting the ‘words of wisdom’ and derision from Paul’s anti-running friend, Richard.

With a supporting cast of fellow comedians, this is a warmly written and wonderfully honest adventure-through-sport that will both entertain and inspire.

©2020 Paul Tonkinson (P)2020 Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Performing Arts Running & Jogging Sports Celebrity Comedy Funny Inspiring Witty Feel-Good Heartfelt Running Well
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I discovered the Running Commentary a few months ago, training for my first marathon. learning that Paul Tonkinson was releasing a book on running sub 3 (my own personal goal) I knew I had to listen.
it was surprisingly touching, very personal in places and really revealing. it both explains Paul's need for running, and how he became a stand up comedian. I've been listening to this whilst training, and as I'm doing 55 miles per week at the moment have finished it in less than a week. I got quite emotional when he described his wife's face, and felt the euphoric high of the last chapter during a 6km recovery run. this is definitely a book I'll be revisiting. Fantastic.

inspiring.

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I loved this book and can't recommend it enough. I love the honesty and grit Paul possesses.

Just awesome

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I vivid account of how the benefits of running converge for mental and physical health.

Running as catharsis

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brilliant book. I loved listening to this while running. think I might do a marathon now.

brilliant book

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Had downloaded after a recommendation to try audio books on my runs. Music makes me run off pace and really didn't think this would work for me - I am an avid reader not listener! or so I thought.
I really, really enjoy this book - laughed out loud in so many places even when running up hills! Even got me round my long runs without noticing the time or distance!
Really related to to this even though I am not a speedy runner - we all have similar demons to conquer.

Didn't expect it to be quite so good.

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