Dare to Dream

How at 70 I Ran the Marathon in Under Three Hours

By: Brian Gardner, Mike Sheridan

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Paperback | 1 May 2026

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Dare to Dream is the inspiring memoir of Mike Sheridan, a UK and world record-breaker in long-distance running with a unique approach to the marathon. For Mike, age is just a number, and anything is possible for the older athlete.

This is the complete story of Mikes illustrious career. He candidly shares his own experiences with the reader-all of his ups and downs, from a childhood spent in the endurance running hotbed of Kenya and an off-putting experience with cross-country running in England to becoming one of the most decorated masters of marathon running. He was the first UK man over 70 to run a marathon in under three hours, and he also shares here his training methods for older runners.

Mikes story of perseverance and success is one that is sure to inspire runners of all ages.

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Praise for Mike Sheridan and Dare to Dream:

A fascinating, detailed tale describing how physical peaks may be achieved after retirement age. Mikes race experiences and training advice should be invaluable to readers with marathon running ambitions.
Colin Youngson, distance running historian

Mike has shown that age is just a number and, together with hard work and dedication, anything is possible.
Ben Martin-Dye, Sub-3 Marathon Facebook group founder

Mike stands out amongst thousands of athletes I have had the honour of serving during my 25 years of coaching. His devotion to running and focus on his goals are as intent to purpose as any of the best athletes in the world competing at a professional level. Always willing to learn, experience new concepts and grow, Mike is constantly forging a new path towards excellence. His mantra is something we should all strive for: Never stop moving forward, even if its just one step at a time.
James McKirdy, head coach and founder of McKirdy Trained

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