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  • Formaat: Hardback, 256 pages, kõrgus x laius: 234x153 mm
  • Ilmumisaeg: 21-May-2026
  • Kirjastus: Bloomsbury Sport
  • ISBN-10: 1399404016
  • ISBN-13: 9781399404013
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  • Formaat: Hardback, 256 pages, kõrgus x laius: 234x153 mm
  • Ilmumisaeg: 21-May-2026
  • Kirjastus: Bloomsbury Sport
  • ISBN-10: 1399404016
  • ISBN-13: 9781399404013
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This hilarious and philosophical exploration of running and ageing sees comedian and award-winning writer Paul Tonkinson take on an ultra-marathon through the heart of the Sahara Desert.

This hilarious and philosophical exploration of running and ageing sees comedian and award-winning writer Paul Tonkinson take on an ultra-marathon through the heart of the Sahara Desert.

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Ageing as a runner is no joke. Paul Tonkinson discovers that in running, as in life, you are gradually overtaken by a stream of young people wearing clothes you couldn't get in to and in shoes you don't recognise. He observes that your relationship with running changes – you no longer run as fast as you can, you run as fast as your body can handle, which is slow. So, embrace it.

Why not the toughest footrace on earth? The Marathon Des Sables, a week long, 250kms self-sufficient sweat fest across the Sahara Desert. What could possibly go wrong?

Turns out… lots. While training for the event – calves explode, tendons pop, knees disintegrate. Years come and go, time seems to be running out as the race seems an impossible dream and then, in 2024 when fitness is finally achieved, a freak accident – Paul is run over by dogs, hospitalised, all hope is lost…

Spring 2025, the planets align. Tonkinson snags entry to MDS, two months till race time. It's on – the last hurrah. Get the gear down from the attic, apply the toe jelly and find that mandatory whistle.

With such little time to train, he can't compete any more that's for sure – the question is more basic – can he possibly finish?

Arvustused

Not really a book about running the Marathon des Sables. It's a reckoning. Never has an "existential rinse" been more entertaining, hilarious and occasionally heartbreaking * Toby Jones * A book full of passion, humour and unexpected spiritual depth. I loved every page * Tim Vine * Moving, inspiring and laugh-out-loud funny, this triumph of a book is a celebration of human endurance, camaraderie and what it means to feel truly, if achingly, alive * Lisa Jackson * Paul's the perfect combo: he's got the gumption to take on the ultimate challenge, and the witty, self-deprecating comic voice to tell the story * Rob Deering * Beautifully honest. I have experienced the Marathon des Sables from the comfort of my armchair I hope I never get bored or daft enough to try it myself! * Laura Smyth * Paul takes us on a wonderful journey. Age is just a number! * David 'Jacko' Jackson *

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250KM IN THE SAHARA DESERT. 2 MONTHS TRAINING. CAN AGEING RUNNER AND AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR PAUL TONKINSON CONQUER THE WORLD'S TOUGHEST FOOT RACE?
Prologue The Camel

Part 1

1 Spring
2 Doubts
3 Body Audit
4 The Ageing Runner
5 Race to the Stones
6 One Man and His Dog
7 Seasons
8 York
9 Comfortably Numb
10 Letting Go
11 The Shock of the New
12 Going Deep
13 An Old Friend
14 The Hand of Dog
15 Man Down
16 Alan
17 The Reframe
18 Normal
19 Worst ldea
20 Decision
21 Gavon
22 Acceleration


Part 2

23 The First Morning Day 1
24 Lift Off
25 Humbled Day 2
26 Acceptance Day 3
27 Into the Unknown Day 4
28 Cracked
29 Rest Day 5
30 Blind Leading The Blind Day 6
31 Finished Day 7
32 Earth
33 What Have I Become?

Acknowledgements
Paul Tonkinson has been a regular on the UK comedy circuit for over 25 years, playing both public gigs and corporate events, and regularly taking shows to the Edinburgh Festival. Paul is one half of the podcast Running Commentary with Rob Deering. He also writes a monthly column for Runners World magazine. Paul's last book 26.2 Miles to Happiness won at the prestigious Sports Book Awards Sports Entertainment Book Of The Year. @PaulTonkinson