Running's Strangest Tales

By Iain Spragg

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Running’s Strangest Tales is a fascinating collection of weird and wonderful stories from the world of running, from the earliest marathon to today’s high-tech, apped-up approach. Within these pages you’ll find the bizarre story of the Norwegian footballer forced to miss a crucial World Cup qualifier after colliding with a moose on his morning jog, the American ultra-marathoner who had all his toenails removed to improve his running, and why some runners at the 2015 Tokyo marathon were wearing GPS-enabled, edible bananas, complete with LEDs and incoming Twitter updates.

Packed with tales that are so odd you’ll hardly believe them, this book makes the perfect gift for all running enthusiasts, from the seasoned marathoner to the park jogger, and those who only ever run a bath.

Word count: 45,000

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About the Author

Author: Iain Spragg

Format: ebook

Release Date: 04 Apr 2016

ISBN: 978-1-911042-42-6

Iain Spragg is a sports journalist and author with 20 years experience. He has written for a wide range of national newspapers including theDaily MirrorandThe Daily Telegraph,while his book credits includeTwickenham:100 Years of Rugby’s HQ,The World Cup in 100 Objects andCycling’s Strangest Tales.He is the co-author ofRemarkable Golf Courses(2017), shortlisted for illustrated sports book of the year.