Running the Smoke - 26 First-Hand Accounts of Tackling the London Marathon

Running The Smoke tells the story of what it's like to take part in this race from the perspectives of twenty-six different people who have participated in it since its inception in 1981. Whether preparing for your first marathon or your 100th, Running The Smoke will give you the encouragement, insight and belief you need to cross that line.

About the author

Michael McEwan is a journalist from Glasgow. He is the Assistant Editor of PSP Media Group's portfolio of sports titles, which include Bunkered, Scotland's highest circulating golf magazine. He is a former winner of both the RBS Young Sportswriter of the Year and Evening Times Young Football Journalist of the Year awards. This is his first book.

Summary

Running The Smoke tells the story of what it's like to take part in this race from the perspectives of twenty-six different people who have participated in it since its inception in 1981. Whether preparing for your first marathon or your 100th, Running The Smoke will give you the encouragement, insight and belief you need to cross that line.

Product details

• Authors: Michael Mcewan, McEwan Michael
• Publisher: BIRLINN LIMITED
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.10.2023
• EAN: 9781913759131
• ISBN: 978-1-913759-13-1
• No. of pages: 272
• Subjects: Guides > Self-help, everyday life > Lifestyle, personal development; Non-fiction book > Psychology, esoterics, spirituality, anthroposophy > Esoterics: general, reference works; London, Greater London, SELF-HELP / General, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / General, True stories, SPORTS & RECREATION / Coaching / General, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Sports, SPORTS & RECREATION / Running & Jogging, SELF-HELP / Personal Growth / General, SPORTS & RECREATION / History, Self-help & personal development, Biography: sport, Green lifestyle & self-sufficiency, Marathon & cross-country running, Self-help, personal development and practical advice, Marathon and cross-country running, True stories / true accounts of events, Self-sufficiency and sustainable lifestyle(s)