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Your Pace or Mine?

What Running Taught Me About Life, Laughter and Coming Last

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By: Lisa Jackson
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Summary

Lisa Jackson is a surprising cheerleader for the joys of running. Formerly a committed fitness-phobe, she became a marathon runner at 31 and ran her first 56-mile ultramarathon at the age of 41. Unlike many runners, Lisa's not afraid to finish last. In fact, she's now done so in 25 of the 100-plus marathons she's completed so far.

Your Pace or Mine? isn't just Lisa's story. It's also that of the extraordinary people she’s met along the way - tutu-clad fun runners, octogenarians, and 250-mile ultrarunners - whose tales of loss and laughter are sure to inspire you just as much as they've inspired her.

This audiobook is for anyone who longs to experience the sense of connection and achievement that running has to offer, whether you're a nervous novice or a seasoned marathoner dreaming of doing an ultra.

An account of the triumph of tenacity over a lack of talent, Your Pace or Mine? is proof that running really isn't about the time you do, but the time you have!

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It’s entertaining, heartfelt and inspiring, what else could you need in a book? Why do reviews need a minimum of 15 words when 13 will do?

That you don’t have to be fast to be a “real runner”

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Absolutely loved this book! I listened to it while running - I’m training for my first marathon and I’m slow!
This gave me all the confidence I need to enjoy every step and focus on meeting people and enjoyment over pace.
I had tears rolling down my face quite often and laughed out loud regularly - beautifully written!
I highly recommend

I laughed, I cried and I’m in awe!

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Whether you’re a new or seasoned runner or not a runner at all this is a great read/listen. Full of great stories and anecdotes.

Really enjoyed!

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I loved hearing the stories from all different types of runners. Having other people read these out worked really well in breaking them up from Lisa’s words.

A few things I didn’t like: using a word that is offensive to the trans community, lots of talk about weight loss (with numbers which could be triggering for people with eating disorders or a history of them), describing running as therapy (it’s a great adjunct but it’s not a replacement for professional mental health treatment) and the focus on always have to be positive (toxic positivity is actually detrimental for wellbeing).

Fun, honest and insightful

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Loved this. Lisa narrates her own book with genuine joy in running. Listened as I trained for my own half marathon and it easily (ish!) whiled away the miles. Would recommend.

Helped me through my first half marathon training

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