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This Girl Ran

By: Helen Croydon
Narrated by: Helen Croydon
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If you had told Helen two years ago that she would be getting up at six a.m. on Sundays to swim in a freezing reservoir and spending her Saturday nights unshowered and covered in mud in a pub, she would have spat out her champagne. But when everyone around you starts settling down, what else is a glamorous party girl to do but to launch herself into the world of endurance sport?

For someone who didn't even own a pair of flat shoes (and definitely no waterproofs), Helen would soon find she had a lot to learn.

Join Helen on her hilarious and soul-searching journey as she swaps a life of cocktail bars and dating for the challenges and exhilaration of triathlons, trail runs, obstacle races, long-distance cycles and ocean swims...and sets herself the seemingly impossible goal of qualifying as a Team GB triathlete.

©2018 Helen Croydon (P)2018 Audible, Ltd Running & Jogging Cycling Funny Inspiring Witty Sports Thought-Provoking Heartfelt Swimming Triathlon

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Wow, Helen is such a focused person and listening to her book has got me rethinking my own goals and approach to life.
The book is addictive listening because she compels herself to keep training for the disciplines needed to compete in the gruelling world of triathlons. All this is done without any ego, just the desire to improve herself and live life another way.

Inspirational, listened in 48 hours.

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great book. had me laughing out loud at parts, mainly as I can relate to it.

A funny easy read. Would recommend!

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As a novice runner and cyclist, I really enjoyed this on audible. I listened to it non stop which I have rarely done. Lots that I can relate too, and some lessons to take away, an inspiring, informative and honest account of finding new dimensions in life. Thank you!

Engaging read for anyone who dabbles or is starting out in running/ triathlon

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Many reviews here suggest Helen Croydon is snobby or at least sounds like it. I almost folded within the first couple of chapters but so glad I didn't because Helen is one hell of a determined athlete and I admire her for her brutal honesty. We shouldn't knock a fellow woman for being different. Helen Croydon is pretty amazing and I applaud her well done!

Good listen

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Listened to this while jogging- encouraged me to keep going. It was fun and easy to listen to although she was already quite fit at the start of the book. Enjoyed it.

Enjoyable and fun read..

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