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Marathon Man : My Life, My Father's Stroke and Running 35 Marathons in 35 Days

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ISBN: 9781838365004
AuthorCorcoran, Alan
Pub Date27/06/2021
BindingPaperback
Pages316
CountryIRL
Dewey796.425209
Quick overview MARATHON MAN is an uplifting story of an extraordinary achievement – all the more inspiring given that the author was an inexperienced long-distance runner and only 20 when embarking on his mission to run 35 marathons in 35 consecutive days.
€13.90

Alan Corcoran’s response to the shock of his dad’s stroke, was to get active, create positive from negative and raise money for charity. Alan faced many obstacles along the road – beyond the sheer physical endurance challenge of running 1,500 kilometres around Ireland's coast. He candidly submerges the reader into his world with an endearingly light touch, showing how through sheer perseverance, you can achieve your objectives. Alan’s Irish humour, positivity and pure determination shine through this new 2021 sports memoir. Whatever your challenge, this motivational book will show you that you can succeed.

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Alan Corcoran’s response to the shock of his dad’s stroke, was to get active, create positive from negative and raise money for charity. Alan faced many obstacles along the road – beyond the sheer physical endurance challenge of running 1,500 kilometres around Ireland's coast. He candidly submerges the reader into his world with an endearingly light touch, showing how through sheer perseverance, you can achieve your objectives. Alan’s Irish humour, positivity and pure determination shine through this new 2021 sports memoir. Whatever your challenge, this motivational book will show you that you can succeed.

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