Published!!! 09/04/2009
 
04/Sept/09
The book is published! It brings a great sense of relief and satisfaction. For years I have worried about finishing it, and then worried about how it would look when printed. I am happy with its appearance, but now I can start worrying about whether anybody will buy it.
I think the fact that I always do this thing of looking for the next step as soon as I have reached the one I was aiming for was a major factor in pushing my running career forward.
 


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Irish Fan
09/05/2009 04:46

Great stuff Charlie. Just ordered a book. Any change a 'signing' could be arranged?

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Grace Hough
09/17/2009 11:51

Well I certainly can't wait to read this book. It is long overdue. Charlie is the forgotton hero of the marathon

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Pete Parker
09/17/2009 12:02

Long overdue.Well done.Just ordered a copy look forward to a good and nostalgic read.If you want to save the quid postage e mail me and I will collect from you.See you at next Reunion Dinner next month.
Pete

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Henry Finch
09/18/2009 12:48

Every once in a while I'd wonder what you're up to and try to send a message only to have it come back. Can't wait to buy a copy of your book. Come visit in Newton but no more repeat 1/4s for me.
Henry and Pat in same house.

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Alf
09/19/2009 13:41

why have you suddenly decided to write & publish book now despite retiring a number of years ago ?



Do you still run for recreation

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Joe Garland link
09/24/2009 19:59

I'm doing a review for LetsRun. Here's what I posted on my blog: http://runwestchester.wordpress.com/2009/09/24/book-review-from-last-to-first-by-charlie-spedding/

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Ian Cook
10/09/2009 03:43

Just ordered a copy of the book from Amazon. I do hope there is a chapter on the early nineties mid week race at Newton Aycliffe ( a Chris White spectacular!) when I beat both you and Mick Mcleod, what do you mean it was only a training run ! Happy days.

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Bob Hodge link
10/10/2009 07:46

Charlie,

Excellent little book, thoroughly enjoyed it.

Perhaps you remember me from your days in Boston though I am not certain that we were ever competing in the same races for some reason.

I would love to add your appendix with your running log to my website with your permission. I will be adding your book title to my bibliography page.

Best regards,

Bob

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Ernie Bryden link
10/16/2009 14:50

This is sure to be a running best seller. Please make a come back Charlie.

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Bruno Rothgiesser link
06/08/2011 15:52

Amazing book and great source of inspiration! I just posted my review on my blog here:

http://brunorothgiesser.wordpress.com/2011/06/08/book-from-last-to-first-charlie-spedding/

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