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26.2 Miles to Happiness
- A Comedian’s Tale of Running, Red Wine and Redemption
- Narrated by: Paul Tonkinson
- Length: 6 hrs and 22 mins
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'Utterly joyous!' - Bryony Gordon
'The best book about running I have read' – Nick Cohen, The Critic
'The funniest book about running I have ever read. In fact it is the only book about running I have ever read, but it is HILARIOUS!' - David Walliams
'...insightful, inspiring and laugh-out-loud funny!' - Michael McIntyre
'Pain. Hope. Misery. Joy. All the big stuff. Excellent.' - Dara Ó Briain
'This book is funny (which I expected) and concerns running (ditto), but it is also exceptionally moving and profound. Don't be fooled: it's not really about completing a marathon. It's about life and all its joy and weirdness. Recommended to all…' - Miranda Sawyer
'Very good book... very funny, very insightful, very inspiring' - Chris Evans, Virgin Radio
'Fabulous book' - Radio 2
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. With a supporting cast of fellow comedians, this is a warmly written and wonderfully honest adventure-through-sport that will both entertain and inspire.
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.
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- C. J. Lane
- 09-11-20
Don’t Judge a Book (Audio) by its Cover
For some reason the cover of this audiobook put me off downloading it for a long time?! No idea why. However, a fantastic audiobook. Great story telling, humorous, cleverly written. Not a runner myself (prefer being on two wheels) however this shouldn’t put you off listening!
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- Neil
- 30-12-20
Loved it.
Funny and Gripping at the same time. An insight into the stresses and strains of the marathon as well as the life story of a Comedian from up North, who did not have the easiest of rides during childhood. Tonkinson is witty, articulate and an inspiration.
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- JJ
- 28-05-20
For the everyday runner
Fantastic story of a normal bloke and his running journey, expertly written and read by Mr Tonkinson himself. As great as stories of extreme human endurance are, this might be one of the best books I’ve ever read/listened to, and makes me want to go out and conquer my own goals too!
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- David Crossley
- 10-03-21
The pleasure the pain.
Great insight and honest feelings of what running. The mind set required to over come
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- Vicki
- 18-01-21
Inspiring read
A brilliant, funny and inspiring read for those looking for inspiration to run and keep running. I listened to this while training for a 5k and it made the distance somehow seem shorter and more manageable. Finished listening today and am going to listen again. Highly recommend for those who want to run, but feel that they can’t.
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- Anonymous User
- 06-08-20
Every runner should have this
I wanted to put my shoes on and go running just to listen to Paul Tonkinson. This book is not just hilarious and motivational but actually written by a half decent club runner. My only worry is that other books about running will be quite dry in comparison.
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- dazking
- 16-03-22
Brilliant
As a ex runner I found myself nodding away in agreement so many times. For years I have told non runners and runners that the half way point in a marathon is 20 miles ha ha . Well it made me sign up fit just one 26.2 miler .. always one more race in my legs. Great listen
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- Rache
- 28-02-22
Great book
I wasn’t that familiar with the author prior to reading but I like comedy and am desperately trying to get into running after having a kid, no one else seems to admit it’s hard this sounded like a book I’d get on with, and it was. I liked this book it was interesting and seemed honest and it made me laugh. Plus it made me want to try running a marathon although I’m not even at 5k yet!
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- Kevin Reade
- 19-01-23
Redemption - achieved
A worthwhile listen about the unexpected benefits running brings to your life. I think we should all, as Paul says, listen to our inner Snoop, not take it too seriously and embrace the joy running brings.
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- S. Phillips
- 18-02-21
Hilarious
Absolutely love this book. Paul has a great way of talking about running and had me chuckling through my long runs. One of the best running books I’ve read.
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