A charming, hilarious, and practical book about one woman’s stumbling, painful efforts to start running and how becoming a runner ultimately transformed her relationships, her body, and her life. In h
"Remarkable." (Observer). "Soaringly beautiful." (Sunday Times Magazine). "Genuine and persuasive." (Guardian). Alexandra Heminsley thought she could swim. She really did. It may have been because she
Alexandra Heminsley had high hopes: the arse of an athlete, the waist of a supermodel, the speed of a gazelle. Defeated by gyms and bored of yoga, she decided to run.|Her first attempt did not end wel
“It's a meditative act,” they said. But it was far from meditative for Alexandra Heminsley when yet another wave slammed into her face. It was survival.When she laced up her shoes in Running Like a Gi
"In her twenties, Alexandra Heminsley spent more time drinking white wine than she did in pursuit of athletic excellence. When she decided to take up running in her thirties, she had high hopes for a