The Reason I Run: How Two Men Transformed Tragedy into the Greatest Race of Their Lives

By Chris Spriggs

When 39-time marathon runner Andrew Spriggs was diagnosed with motor neurone disease he knew his running days were over. But a surprise message from his nephew Chris, offering to push him in his rickety wheelchair in one last marathon, reunites them in a race against time. Rich with insights and inspiration, personal discoveries and unforgettable encounters, The Reason I Run is an astonishing story that will make you laugh, weep and wonder. Join Chris on an incredible journey that will stay with you for the rest of your life. Covering themes of love, loss and coping with abandonment, this book includes practical advice on mindfulness and other copying strategies useful for everyday life in good times and bad.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1849537240
• ISBN13: 9781849537247
• Release Date: June 2016
• Publisher: Summersdale
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.1" x 7.7"