Keep On Running

Phil Hewitt is group arts editor for Sussex Group Newspapers. His books include Chichester Remembered, Chichester: Then and Now, Gosport: Then and Now and Keep on Running: The Highs and Lows of a Marathon Addict (ISBN: 978 1 84953 236 5).

'A charismatic, charming, funny - and, above all, thoughtful - memoir about running, motivation, ambition. Perfect, not just for those who do run - or intend to run - a marathon, but for the hundreds and thousands of us who venture out from time to time to run just a mile or two ... A complete delight.' -- Kate Mosse 'This is a wonderful and frank view of a first-time-marathoner-turned-running-addict. Phil shares the pitfalls and emotions that running a marathon for the first time evoke and how running can grab you and draw you back for more.' -- Liz Yelling, Double Olympian and Commonwealth bronze medallist 'Wry, realistic and endlessly enthusiastic. A lovely reminder both of what seductive fun marathon running can be and why I gave it up.' -- Stephen Brenkley, cricket correspondent for The Independent 'An intriguing insight into one man's marathon journey... an inspiring read for any marathoner or wannabe marathoner.' -- Andi Jones, international long-distance runner 'a beautiful description of one man's passion for the open road, powered by rock 'n' roll.' -- Jo Pavey, international track and field athlete 'The pain, perils and utter pleasure of the formidable 26.2 miles by someone who has gone every step of the way... 25 times. Warning: you will seriously want to run a marathon after reading this.' -- Rosie Millard, journalist, author and broadcaster 'Phil Hewitt's highly entertaining Keep on Running reminded me of my own marathon experiences - the inevitable suffering followed by elation at finally crossing the finishing line. It is a must-read for all runners, particularly those contemplating a marathon for the first time.' -- Anna Nicholas, author and journalist 'As a writer, Phil Hewitt never stumbles. After all, this is a book about repeatedly flogging oneself for 26.2 miles, yet never once does he repeat himself. Each chapter is a fresh discovery, an inspiring insight into what it means to be dedicated to this exacting event. It is intimate, honest,