‘The Race Against Time’ by Richard Askwith

Yes, I know, it’s another running book! I like reading running books!

Although, this one, less so.

This book explores the science behind running into old age, together with stories from athletes running through their 60s and into, in some cases, their 100s.

There was a lot of stories from athletes who have achieved incredible times running later in life. Of course, these athletes all have different ‘secrets’ as to why they can do what they do. Some only do very short intense sessions, some long and slow, some focus on strength, some stretching.

If you want the ‘secret’ of running into old age, this book won’t tell you.

There was one piece of advice that I’ll be taking on board, from Mahatma Ghandi:

Work as if you are going to live for ever, but live as if you were going to die tomorrow.