Why I wrote it

20/9/2009

20/Sept/09
I have been asked on here why I suddenly decided to write my story when I have been retired for so long. As I explain in the introduction, I haven't suddenly decided to write it. I started many years ago, and with the pressures of a business and a family it took me a very long time to complete it. I think the question could have been - is my story still relevant after all these years? I think it clearly is relevant because the best British runners are now running slower times than I did 25 years ago. My hope is that someone will learn something from my experience, which makes him or her into a better runner. There was a good article in the Independent on Sunday today, which reviews the book and discusses this point. Click here to read it.

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Greg Waite link

15/10/2009 02:59:21 pm

Many thanks for your book. "I was running as fast as I dared. Today was indeed the day"! Well put, a marvellous read. Many aspects very well covered; training-wise, I particularly appreciated the specifics about peaking.

If you have time for a training question, how critical is the 25 minutes time-limit in your just-below-aerobic-threshold run? I do a similar hard 40 minute incline treadmill session, which is very motivational for me because it forces a substantial break in my working day, so I need a clear reason to shorten it!

Thanks again for creating one of the genuinely great running books. It'll be a spot-prize at our Lamington Classic next weekend, Australia's oldest trail run.

elizabeth link

29/4/2010 04:33:40 am

Dear Mr Spedding

I've just ordered your book having read an extract from a mens health magazine. It was just the boost I needed and very very relevant. Your comments on self belief and self worth really gave me a boost. I was made redundant in January and have recently gone self employed as a massage therapist. Every now and again I have nagging doubts in my mind but I've pulled myself together now and I'm now very determined to succeed. Many thanks.

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