{"product_id":"running-through-sand-an-ageing-comedians-ill-thought-out-ultra-in-the-sahara-hardcover-1","title":"Running Through Sand: An Ageing Comedian's Ill-Thought-Out Ultra in the Sahara - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePaul Tonkinson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'I loved every page' \u003c\/b\u003eTIM VINE \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Hilarious and occasionally heartbreaking' \u003c\/b\u003eTOBY JONES \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Moving, inspiring and laugh-out-loud funny' \u003c\/b\u003eLISA JACKSON \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e250KM IN THE SAHARA DESERT. 2 MONTHS TRAINING. CAN AGEING RUNNER AND AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR PAUL TONKINSON CONQUER THE WORLD'S TOUGHEST FOOT RACE?\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAgeing as a runner is no joke. Paul Tonkinson discovers that in running, as in life, you are gradually overtaken by a stream of young people wearing clothes you couldn't get in to and in shoes you don't recognise. He observes that your relationship with running changes - you no longer run as fast as you can, you run as fast as your body can handle, which is slow. So, embrace it. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhy not the toughest footrace on earth? The Marathon Des Sables, a week long, 250km self-sufficient sweat fest across the Sahara Desert. What could possibly go wrong? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTurns out... lots. While training for the event, calves explode, tendons pop, knees disintegrate. Years come and go, time seems to be running out as the race seems an impossible dream and then, in 2024 when fitness is finally achieved, a freak accident. Paul is run over by dogs, hospitalised, all hope is lost... \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSpring 2025, the planets align. Tonkinson snags entry to MDS, two months till race time. It's on - the last hurrah. Get the gear down from the attic, apply the toe jelly and find that mandatory whistle. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith such little time to train, he can't compete any more that's for sure. So the question is more basic: can he possibly finish?\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaul Tonkinson\u003c\/b\u003e has been a regular on the UK comedy circuit for over 25 years, playing both public gigs and corporate events, and regularly taking shows to the Edinburgh Festival. Paul is one half of the podcast \u003ci\u003eRunning Commentary \u003c\/i\u003ewith Rob Deering. He also writes a monthly column for \u003ci\u003eRunner's World\u003c\/i\u003e magazine. Paul's last book \u003ci\u003e26.2 Miles to Happiness \u003c\/i\u003ewon at the prestigious Sports Book Awards - Sports Entertainment Book Of The Year. @PaulTonkinson\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 9.3 x 6.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 21, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53801433628979,"sku":"9781399404013","price":33.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/ygTBVmgoIt9781399404013_45604b92-83de-4714-9ab7-38f1628303b9.webp?v=1785968882","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/running-through-sand-an-ageing-comedians-ill-thought-out-ultra-in-the-sahara-hardcover-1","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}