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

Written by Lisa Jackson

Narrated by Lisa Jackson

Lisa Jackson is a surprising cheerleader for the joys of running. Formerly a committed fitness-phobe, she became a marathon runner at 31, and ran her first 56-mile ultramarathon aged 41. And unlike many runners, Lisa's not afraid to finish last - in fact, she's now done so in 25 of the 100-plus marathons she's completed so far. 

But Your Pace or Mine? isn't just Lisa's story, it's also that of the extraordinary people she’s met along the way - tutu-clad fun-runners, octogenarians and 250-mile ultrarunners - whose tales of loss and laughter are sure to inspire you just as much as they've inspired her.

This book is for anyone who longs to experience the sense of connection and achievement that running has to offer, whether you're a nervous novice or a seasoned marathoner dreaming of doing an ultra. An account of the triumph of tenacity over a lack of talent, Your Pace or Mine? is proof that running really isn't about the time you do, but the time you have!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Summersdale
• Release date: Jan 30, 2020
• ISBN: 9781916353701

Lisa Jackson

Lisa Jackson is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than eighty-five novels, including Afraid to Die, Tell Me, You Don’t Want to Know, Running Scared, Without Mercy, Malice, and Shiver. She is also the coauthor of the Colony series, with her sister, Nancy Bush. There are over 20 million copies of Lisa Jackson’s books in print in twenty languages. She is a recipient of the RT Book Reviews Reviewers’ Choice Award and has also been honored with their Career Achievement Award for Romantic Suspense. Born in Oregon, she continues to make her home among family, friends, and dogs in the Pacific Northwest. Visit her at LisaJackson.com.

Reviews for Your Pace or Mine?

[Jenna Maierhofer · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A slowish runner myself, I greatly enjoyed this book. While I don’t win races, I enjoy the social aspect of running and have taken several cross country trips (USA) with friends for half marathons. How awesome it would be to more easily be able to travel to other countries to race!

[Reid · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I'm ready to lace up the trainers and get back out there!