Richard Askwith

Writer, editor, etc. Books: The Race Against Time, Feet in the Clouds, Today We Die A Little, Running Free, Unbreakable, etc. Irregular, incompetent tweeter

[Richard Askwith @richardaskwith]

Out today: my new book, THE RACE AGAINST TIME. It’s about how a knackered middle-aged #runner (me) came to terms with growing older & got my #running mo-jo back. Also includes lots of amazing & inspiring characters who aren’t me. #MastersAthletics #HealthyAging #ActiveAging

[Richard Askwith @richardaskwith]

@antmp2001 Thanks. And, yes, the race is well worth a visit. Have a great Christmas

[Richard Askwith @richardaskwith]

@antmp2001 Thanks very much. I’m glad you enjoyed it. It’s hard not to feel inspired by Emil Zátopek’s extraordinary life

[Richard Askwith @richardaskwith]

This Sunday in London W12: your annual chance to run in honour of the greatest distance runner of all time - and raise money for young athletes. A great family day out.

[Czech Centre London @CzechCentreLnd]

THE EMIL ZÁTOPEK RUN 🥇🏃‍♀️
Sunday 21 Sep from 11am

Get ready for a day of movement, fun, and community spirit at the fourth annual Emil Zátopek Charity Run!
This year, we are pleased to present a new family friendly format with lots of kids activities👇

https://t.co/kzi59wsw0A

[Richard Askwith @richardaskwith]

@GrayInGlasgow The message in a nutshell: being an older runner is tough, but it beats being an ex-runner…

[Richard Askwith @richardaskwith]

For anyone who’s interested: a podcast in which I chat with a really interesting bunch of readers about books, running & other stuff: https://t.co/TeO3XTeYnH

[The Critic @TheCriticMag]

“It is a short, gripping history of a vanishingly narrow sporting niche: the quest to climb as many Cumbrian peaks as possible in the space of 24 hours” — @richardaskwith reviews England’s Everest by Peter McDonald https://t.co/pbOu5O1cHx

[Richard Askwith @richardaskwith]

Nothing on Netflix? Join me this evening (Wed 9 April) for a live Q&A on Zoom – hosted by @adharanand at https://t.co/HyHGCBe6ia. Starts at 8pm UK time. All welcome

[Richard Askwith @richardaskwith]

Get in the mood for a marathon with a nice easy Wednesday evening session: a live Q&A with me on Zoom tomorrow, hosted by @adharanand at https://t.co/HyHGCBe6ia . Starts at 8pm UK time, Wed 9 April

[Richard Askwith @richardaskwith]

Fancy a bit of running-related chat this Wednesday evening (9th April)? Join me for a live Q&A on Zoom at 8pm UK time – hosted by @adharanand at https://t.co/HyHGCBe6ia

[Richard Askwith @richardaskwith]

I wonder if this will catch on: Live Zoom Q&As with runners and/or writers, hosted by Adharanand Finn for The Way of the Runner.  I’ll be doing one on 9th April…

[Adharanand Finn @adharanand]

Excited to announce a new addition to our Live Author Q&A series ... the brilliant Richard Askwith, author of the now cult classic Feet in the Clouds, as well as three other excellent running tomes ... more info and sign up here: https://t.co/SYZBOEFc4T

[Richard Askwith @richardaskwith]

@MynameIsSpeds @VassosA @sabrunsmiles Thanks very much. I really enjoyed being there.

[Richard Askwith @richardaskwith]

Right, off to Stroud for the #StroudBookFestival24 to talk about running and life with @VassosA and @Sabrunsmiles. Join us at 4pm if you’re interested.

[Richard Askwith @richardaskwith]

I’m really looking forward to this. It’s not every day (or indeed ever) that I get to share a stage with the great @VassosA + I've always had a soft spot for Stroud

[Stroud Book Festival @BookStroud]

🏃🏻‍♀️Whether you’re a #trailrunner, a #parkrunner, or just looking for #runninginspiration, we’ve got a very special #StroudBookFestival24 event for you!

Stroud’s @sabrunsmiles is joined by award-winning @RichardAskwith & #VirginRadio’s @VassosA on 9 Nov

🎟️ https://t.co/OzOg7xg5iI

[Richard Askwith @richardaskwith]

@CatholicRunners Thanks. Emil #Zátopek was not just a great athlete but a great man. It was a privilege to tell his story.

[Richard Askwith @richardaskwith]

Your annual chance to honour the patron saint of distance runners – and help young, up-and-coming athletes.

[Czech Centre London @CzechCentreLnd]

READY - STEADY - ONE MONTH to - GO!

Our charity run organised in the name of the brilliant Czech runner Emil Zátopek takes place in a month from today! This year we've added a 'mini' run for young children and other kids activities.
🥇 https://t.co/J6QAr96UsI

W/ @TVH_Athletics

[Richard Askwith @richardaskwith]

@MH_mrk2 Thank you very much. I hope you enjoy it. And I hope there is indeed more to come, for both of us.

[Richard Askwith @richardaskwith]

Out today: my new book, THE RACE AGAINST TIME. It’s about how a knackered middle-aged #runner (me) came to terms with growing older & got my #running mo-jo back. Also includes lots of amazing & inspiring characters who aren’t me. #MastersAthletics #HealthyAging #ActiveAging

[Richard Askwith @richardaskwith]

@TonyBar01599743 Thank you very much. I'm glad you enjoyed it – and you'll be pleased to know that George Frogley was still running his parkrun this summer, with a big smile on his face, aged 89...

[Richard Askwith @richardaskwith]

@ben_wittenberg Haha. Unfortunately, she’s right. It’s very helpful in the long run, though. I hope you enjoy the rest…

[Richard Askwith @richardaskwith]

@AdventuringJoW Thank you. I felt very privileged to be there in Wasdale. But we all knew that there are countless others who couldn’t be there but who are equally grateful for Joss’s inspiration.

[Richard Askwith @richardaskwith]

My tribute to Joss Naylor... https://t.co/WdIdJJgKZk

[Richard Askwith @richardaskwith]

@riggingill @CharlieEnglish1 Thank you. It felt like a privilege to be there, and an honour to write about Joss. He will be much missed.