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Are You a Running W*nker? Humour Book
A sweary humour book for runners, from the odd jog to ultra marathons.
A funny, sweary running humour book by Alison Stankard, a 288-page hardback for runners who have gone from the odd jog to marathons.
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- Hardback, 288 pages
- 10 black and white illustrations
- By Alison Stankard, also known as Totes Inappropes
- Published by HarperCollins on 21 May 2026
- Covers 5ks, 10ks, marathons and ultra marathons
About this gift
Are You a Running W*nker? is a funny running humour book for anyone who has gone from the odd jog to marathons and ultras. Alison Stankard, also known as Totes Inappropes, wrote it for marathon runners and anyone who has lied about their trainers.
Inside this hardback, 288 pages follow the journey from the first stumble round the block to the stair shuffle after a marathon. It has 10 black and white illustrations and measures 223 x 146 x 31 mm. Expect sweary, honest pages on plotting to rig the London Marathon ballot.
Any runner with a training log will see themselves here. It works as a birthday gift, stocking filler or Secret Santa gift. Published by HarperCollins in May 2026, it suits any runner's bookshelf. Find out if you are a Running W*nker too, then give it to your running partner.
Perfect for: Birthday gifts
Great for: Gifts for him · Gifts for friends · runners, marathon runners, running friends, humour lovers
What's in the box
- 1 hardback book with 288 pages and 10 black and white illustrations
Details
| Size | 223 x 146 x 31 mm |
|---|---|
| Format | Hardback |
| Contents | 288 pages, 10 black and white illustrations |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Published | 21 May 2026 |
| Subjects | Humour, Marathon & cross-country running, Active outdoor pursuits |
| ISBN | 9780008826703 |
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How big is Are You a Running W*nker?
It measures 223 x 146 x 31 mm and has 288 pages.
Is it a serious running book?
No. It is a humour book, not a training guide, and it has no marathon plans or nutrition advice.
Does it have illustrations?
Yes, it includes 10 black and white illustrations in the 288-page hardback.
When will the are you a running w*nker? humour book arrive?
It leaves within 0 to 2 working days and goes by Royal Mail Tracked 48 (2 to 3 working days). The exact window is shown above for the moment you're ordering.