I have not written a new post for over a year and that is because most of that time was taken up by illness. I was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin's B Cell Lymphoma during 2010, and I had to have six months of chemotherapy, which made me feel truly awful. However, it made the cancer feel even worse because in March 2011 I was declared 'all clear', and I am now feeling better than I have for a long time.
From Last to First has now been republished by Aurum Press, in hardback, with the addition of pictures. It is, as they say, available from all good bookshops.
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Jon Jennings
23/4/2011 01:34:11 pm
Nearly finished your book charlie. Massive motivation to our new running club which is 12 months old (knowle and dorridge).
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Shug
11/6/2011 02:18:58 pm
Best wishes to you Charlie.
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Andrew Simpson
21/6/2011 04:41:37 pm
Bought,read and thoroughly enjoyed your book. Especially the earliest bit.I was in Mr Ford's class with you at Dean Bank(and through the infants school). I can remember your eye patch - it's the sort of thing you remember at 7. And the walk up to the Rec for sports day is still vivid. Do you remember the class football competion in the school yard where 1st years got 11 players and 4th years only 5 or 6?
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Robert Wildes
29/7/2011 12:53:13 pm
Good to year that the chemotherapy is working. My father had that type of cancer and he went through many bouts of radiation and chemotherapy.They know a lot more about it now and hopefully you will be fine.
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15/8/2011 01:35:18 pm
Dear Charlie I was delighted to read that you had been given the all clear after your recent treatment. I thoroughly enjoyed the book and I was intrigued by your idea to get children more involved in the build-up to the Olympics through the use of fitness tests. As Principal of a British International School in Borneo I'm keen that our students follow your suggestion - would you be happy to have your name associated with this project? I'd be happy to send more details about the school if you would like?
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Tom
5/10/2011 06:32:12 am
Charlie - just thought I'd say I loved the book and I'm glad to hear about your recovery. I am mentioning the book to all my friends in my running club, which should hopefully have an influence on its sales figures and on their running times!
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Ken Martin
7/11/2011 11:42:11 am
US marathoner here (2:09:38), we should talk, I had 6 months of ABVD finishing August 2010 for Hodgkin's Lymphoma, still have underlying Follicular non-Hodgkins' Lymphoma, stage IV.
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Dan Nash
27/12/2011 01:11:33 pm
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Hi Charlie
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Chrissie
16/2/2012 02:51:18 pm
Hi Charlie - Really sorry to hear you've been unwell and glad to know you're back running. I got your book early last year and found it honest, humble, funny and most importantly, inspiring. I've read a fair few books on running, but so far yours has been the one most relevant to me because it covers not just running /training but real life around it and it's written in a way that's engaging too. Best wishes, Chrissie
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Ian
1/3/2012 10:38:55 am
Charlie,
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Graham Crawford
5/3/2012 08:38:13 am
Thoroughly enjoyed the book Charlie. I'm sure others from the 70s to 90s who followed your career among the many great and very good middle and long distance British runners of that era would appreciate it too. Wish I read it when I was obsessively overtraining 25-30 years ago. You were a lot smarter than me. Others can learn from you - which appears to be a big driving force behind you telling your story. Also your observations on what is ailing the sport in this country now can't be argued with. Good luck with your health.
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Chris Geraghty
15/3/2012 10:07:01 am
Charlie, I’d just like to congratulate you on this wonderful book: funny, wise and inspiring. Your medal in LA was a big highlight for me back then as a running-nerd teenager, not least because you came across as a top bloke who’d achieved his dream through hard work and terrific commitment. The book more than reinforces that opinion. Stay well & all the best
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Hi Charlie, just finished your book. Its an absolute page turner and I loved it all. I read huge amounts about running as I am totally addicted to running and reading about doing it. I can honestly say that I found it a real page turner and have instantly recommended it to my mates at the club.
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24/12/2012 07:02:23 pm
Hello Charlie,
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Peter Robertson
27/1/2013 02:28:27 am
Hello Charlie,
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Tom Mooney
19/2/2013 01:49:16 pm
Hi Charlie, sorry to hear that you have been unwell and pass on my best wishes for your return to health. I have just finished reading your book and enjoyed it very much. I clearly remember the AAA 10K win, London x 2 and the Olympic Marathons which I still have on tape. Well done on a fantastic athletics career and a great book.
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Tony Waine
22/4/2013 12:06:18 pm
Hi Charlie- glad that you are on the mend.
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John T
24/10/2013 10:15:43 am
All the best to you, Charlie-met you in Glasgow when you were working for Nike.Hope all goes well for you.
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