Kirkus Reviews - 'A charming, detailed running account that should appeal to fans of endurance stories...sense of humour throughout...the prose is beautiful.' ; Irish Runner Magazine - 'A must-read for 2022.' ; Dean Karnazes (New York Times best-selling author and ultra-distance runner) - 'An intimate and uplifting story of grit, tenacity and healing and one that is sure to stir the soul.' ; Love Reading - 'A fantastic read.' ; Trail Running Magazine - 'The best running books have character, an amazing tale and passion. This ticks all those boxes and more.' ; Reedsy Reviews - 5/5 - 'Alan Corcoran's book is definitely different...engaging...refreshing.' ; Irish Independent - '...a timely reminder that life is to be seized.' ; Canadian Running Magazine - 'We were hooked in the first few pages. Corcoran's descriptions of the training for, planning and execution of his dream are, by turns, hilarious and painful, and the accounts of each daily marathon are written in a charming Irish vernacular, increasingly joyful as the project nears completion.' ; Irish Times - 'His humour, positivity and pure determination shine through this story.' ; Athletics Weekly Magazine - 'An inspirational tale.' ; Indie Reader Reviews - 4.5/5: 'For runners and non-runners alike...a well-structured and well-edited memoir written with an admirable level of openness and honesty...touching, meaningful and cautionary tale. ; Eddie Jordan OBE - 'Bravo!' ; The Sunday Business Post - '...the book speaks candidly of his life, his father (Milo Corcoran, who was President of the Football Association of Ireland) and becoming the first person to run a lap of Ireland.' ; Men's Fitness Magazine - 'Inspiration for anyone to raise the bar on their own fitness goals.' ; Books Behind the Badge (book reviewer) - 'captivating...heartwarming...humour was top-notch...fun...10/10.' ; The World of Nonfiction Books (book reviewer) - 'An entertaining and uplifting read, especially if you're in need of motivation to accomplish a goal.'
