Lisa Jackson - Your Pace or Mine?: What Running Taught Me About Life, Laughter and Coming Last

YOUR PACE OR MINE?

Copyright Lisa Jackson, 2016

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No one should feel scared to try running. Reading all of the personal stories in Lisas entertaining book will encourage even more people to join the ever-growing running community. I promise you wont regret it.

Nell McAndrew, 2:54:39 marathon runner and author of Nell McAndrews Guide to Running

Thank you, Lisa, for this thoroughly enjoyable read. Your book is so full of anecdotes, interesting snippets, humorous moments and some wisdom about our amazing sport that I hardly noticed the time pass on my two-hour flight to Cape Town. Looking forward to volume two!

Bruce Fordyce, nine-time winner of South Africas Comrades ultramarathon

This book gives a voice to the many runners whove found salvation, incredible camaraderie, love and laughter through running. The descriptions of the shenanigans and struggles that go on in every race will amuse and amaze you. Your Pace Or Mine? proves that you dont have to be fast to find running fun.

Jo Pavey, four-time Olympian and 2014 European Championship gold medallist

Like me, Lisa believes that the world is a community and we need each other. Her tales of the runners shes helped and been helped by during dozens of challenging marathons are incredibly moving.

Lornah Kiplagat, Kenyan-born multiple World Champion and three-time Olympian

The heartiest recommendation I can give for this glorious book is that having read it, I wanted immediately to go for a run, and to laugh while doing so. An absolute tonic and a very funny read.

Paul Tonkinson, comedian and Runners World UK columnist

Lisa Jackson has been there and got the running T-shirt, having experienced running highs and lows from every viewpoint. This book takes you on a running rollercoaster of Lisas experiences and shows you why its worth the journey.

Liz Yelling, two-time British Olympian and former training partner to Paula Radcliffe

If you ever wanted to run a marathon and didnt think you could, then have-a-go-heroine Lisa Jackson might inspire you to do just that and more! Read it, put your trainers on and run the dream youll be a much better person for it.

Rory Coleman, holder of nine Guinness World Records, and veteran of 940 marathons, 235 ultramarathons and 12 Marathon des Sables

Jackson reads like a barefoot romp in the park on a rainy day: refreshing, quirky, deeply insightful, and not afraid to get her feet dirty!

Lorraine Moller, Olympic medallist and Boston Marathon winner

The often hilarious tale of Lisa, an adorable fruitcake of a runner: shes not fast, but shes fun, and behind the interesting hats and colourful gear is a girl of great determination and grit, who turns up marathon after marathon, and gets them done with a smile!

Traviss Willcox, Guinness World Record holder and chairman of the 100 Marathon Club

Lisas book is a great read! Its not only inspirational but gives practical advice to aspiring marathoners and ultramarathoners.

Jeff Galloway, US Olympian, designer of the Run Walk Run Method

Playfulness and connecting with other runners are key to my approach to running and to Lisas, too. Your Pace Or Mine? is a fascinating account of all the fun that can be had on every run once you take the time to engage with the runners around you.

Robert Young aka Marathon Man UK, world record holder (370 marathons/ultras in 365 days, and the longest known distance run in history 373.75 miles) and winner of the 3,100-mile 2015 Race Across America

In this brilliant book Lisa lays bare, sometimes literally, her life as a runner. She explores the lessons running can teach us all with humour and humility; let her be your guide and get ready to feel inspired and fulfilled with every step you take.

Alison Hamlett, former North Pole Marathon world record holder, 25-time marathon finisher and author of Need to Know? Running

A glorious celebration of life on two feet and all we can learn from it. I defy anyone to read this without wanting to grab their trainers, dress up as a fairy, and find a friend to laugh away a run with.

Elizabeth Hufton, editor of Womens Running UK

A terrific insight into the strange and strangely beautiful mind of a runner. Weve all been there although most of us have kept our clothes on!

Phil Hewitt, author of Keep on Running

A wonderfully written, inspirational and philosophical book, not just about running but also about life and the many challenges it can throw at us. Heartbreakingly sad in some chapters, hilarious in others, its a great read. Lisas amazing multiple marathon achievements and the life lessons she has gained make for compelling reading.

Christina Macdonald, launch editor of Womens Running UK and author of Run Yourself Fit

Lisas book shows how amazing all of us who run really are: how running can take us to so many places inside ourselves and around the world. And she really does want everyone to go out and experience some of those runs first hand.

Ultrarunner Pam Reed, veteran of over 100 marathons and eighty 100-milers

Running is the greatest metaphor for life and Lisas book captures the essence of it beautifully. A must-read!

Elana Meyer, World Champion and Olympic silver medallist

Love it! Whether you are a seasoned racer or nervous newbie you cant help but be inspired by Lisa. Her warm and honest storytelling will have you laughing and gasping in equal measure and then youll go out and put your running shoes on, which is what Lisa would want!

Danielle Sellwood, co-founder of Sportsister.com

An inspiring tale that proves that anyone, anywhere, can become a runner.

Rick Pearson, managing editor of Mens Running magazine

Lisas approach to life, marathon running and writing about marathon running is so joyful and infectious, its impossible to resist. This book will inspire you to run 100 marathons and keep laughing every step of the way.

Rhalou Allerhand, online news editor of Runners World UK

Aimed at motivating absolutely everyone to become passionate about running without worrying about whether theyll be any good at it Lisas inspirational book is sure to start a chat-running craze.

Justine Roberts, founder of Mumsnet and Gransnet

I laughed and I cried along with Lisa as she recounts her journey from non-runner to ultramarathoner. It makes you proud to be part of the same community, and gives you hope of reaching your own personal goals.

Leanne Davies, owner and founder of Run Mummy Run

Since meeting Lisa a decade ago, then reading her first book, Running Made Easy , and following her progress in her latest book, shes been a complete inspiration. I love the fact that shes a real, normal woman who proves that anything is possible if you want it enough. Thanks to Lisas enthusiasm and encouragement Im training for my first (half) marathon!