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Marathon Man : My Life, My Father's Stroke and Running 35 Marathons in 35 Days - Alan Corcoran

Marathon Man

My Life, My Father's Stroke and Running 35 Marathons in 35 Days

By: Alan Corcoran

Paperback | 27 June 2021

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'A fantastic read' - Love Reading, the UK's leading book recommendation website

'An intimate and uplifting story of grit, tenacity and healing and one that is sure to stir the soul.' - Dean Karnazes, New York Times best-selling author and ultra-distance runner

MARATHON MAN is an uplifting story of an extraordinary achievement - all the more gripping given that the author was an inexperienced long-distance runner and only 20 when embarking on his mission to run 35 marathons in 35 consecutive days. Alan Corcoran's response to the shock of his dad's stroke, was to get active, create positive from negative and raise money for charity. Alan faced many obstacles along the road - beyond the sheer physical endurance challenge of running 1,500 kilometres around Ireland. He candidly submerges the reader into his world with an endearingly light touch, showing how through sheer perseverance, you can achieve your objectives. Alan's humour, positivity and pure determination shine through this story. Whatever your challenge, this book will show you that you can succeed.

'With total drive, belief and preparation anything can be achieved. Alan is a triumphant success and a huge example to all. Bravo!' - Eddie Jordan OBE, Businessman and former Formula One team owner

'The best running books have character, an amazing tale and passion. This ticks all those boxes and more.' - Paul Larkins, editor, Trail Running magazine

'Inspiration for anyone to raise the bar on their own fitness goals.' - Men's Fitness magazine

WHAT AMAZON READERS ARE SAYING:

★★★★★ "I loved reading Alan's inspiring story. I felt I was running with him! He motivated me to keep dreaming big."
★★★★★ "A great achievement within a great story."
★★★★★ "A fantastic read told only in a way that an Irishman could tell a story! I'd recommend this book to anyone that enjoys a good story and fellow runners too."

Industry Reviews

'One of the most touching, inspiring, and memorable stories I've read...infectious humour, a mightily detailed narrative, and an intelligent relation of insights.'

Readers' Favorite

Five Stars


'Highly entertaining...sprinkled with humour...will be greatly enjoyed by anyone who has ever run.'

Canadian Running Magazine


'True grit that will undoubtedly inspire.'

Sean Conway, author of Running Britain


'...full of heart, humour, and determination...accessible to those who are not runners...well-organised and well-written.'

The BookLife Prize

Global Semi-Finalist


'Corcoran's improbable journey to running a loop around Ireland is a fantastic tale and a testament to the power of perseverance.'

Alex Hutchinson, author of Endure


'A heart-warming and thoroughly entertaining story, culminating in an epic feat.'

Damian Hall, author of In it for The Long Run


'Fantastic.'

LoveReading


'...an easy read with short, engaging chapters and a personal tone.'

Reedsy

Five Stars


'The best running books have character, an amazing tale and passion. This ticks all those boxes and more.'

Trail Running Magazine


'A riveting account of resilience, courage and the enduring bonds that tie families together.'

Irish Star


'...a timely reminder that life is to be seized.'

Irish Independent


'A charming, detailed running account that should appeal to fans of endurance stories...sense of humour throughout...the prose is beautiful.'

Kirkus Reviews


'...easy to read... a light-hearted story about determination and resilience...well-written.'

Literary Titan

Gold Award Winner


'For runners and non-runners...a well-structured and well-edited memoir written with an admirable level of openness...touching, meaningful and cautionary tale.'

IndieReader


'Bravo!'

Eddie Jordan OBE


'Captivating, heartwarming, and top-notch humour.'

Books Behind the Badge

Five Stars


'Entertaining and uplifting.'

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