A Heart for Running

How Running Saved My Life

John McDonnell

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Greative Book Publishing Ltd
25 November 2022

Memoirs; Track & field sports, athletics; Marathon & cross-country running; Athletics & gymnastics (Children's&YA)

After years of growing overweight and out of shape, something had to change. The sport of running was my saving grace and within the span of two years I had dropped 25% of my body weight, while at the same time my running results improved dramatically.

Then came a mind-bending shock that blindsided me, and everyone I know. As a 48 year old marathon runner on the verge of breaking the three hour barrier, I suddenly found myself lying on the floor after suffering a stroke brought on by an 11mm hole in my heart. The fallout from this episode was far reaching and linger to this day. However, so have the surprising running results ever since the surgery to repair it.

From reaching the depths of depression to the heights of running joy, follow my story as I battle my way back from the stroke and see the consequences of having a fully functional heart.

By: John McDonnell
Imprint: Greative Book Publishing Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 203mm, Width: 127mm,
ISBN: 9781399941389
ISBN 10: 1399941380
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 25 November 2022
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for A Heart for Running: How Running Saved My Life

"""An amazing read, relatable, thought provoking and lessons for us all to remember what is truly important!"" - Teresa McDaid - Athletics Ireland ""A Heart for Running is an emotional rollercoaster, and you feel every single moment with John. Running quite literally saved his life and his story is an inspiration and a beacon of hope for us all."" - Irish Runner Magazine"