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Running Through Sand by Paul Tonkinson
Paul Tonkinson's funny race story of 250 km across the Sahara Desert
Running Through Sand is a 256-page hardback by comedian Paul Tonkinson about racing the 250 km Marathon des Sables across the Sahara.
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- 256 pages, hardback
- 241 x 163 x 28 mm
- Published 21 May 2026 by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- 250 km Marathon des Sables across the Sahara
About this gift
Getting older hits runners hard, and this running through sand book by Paul Tonkinson makes it a sharp, funny read. It suits runners who have been overtaken by younger people, and fans of comedy about sport.
Comedian Paul Tonkinson tackles the Marathon des Sables, a week-long, self-sufficient 250 km race across the Sahara Desert, with just two months to train. The story runs from years of training, through a freak accident in 2024, to spring 2025 when he snags an entry. The 256-page hardback was published by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC on 21 May 2026 and measures 241 x 163 x 28 mm.
Racing the Marathon des Sables is the big finish, but the book is about the wait and the doubt. It makes a funny Father's Day or birthday gift for a runner. Find Running Through Sand for the runner in your life.
Perfect for: Birthday gifts · Christmas gifts · Christmas gifts for him · Christmas gifts for dad
Great for: Gifts for him · Gifts for dad · runners, comedy fans, sports book fans, dads who run, friends training for a race
What's in the box
- 1 hardback book
Details
| Format | Hardback |
|---|---|
| Contents | 256 pages |
| Size | 241 x 163 x 28 mm |
| Author | Paul Tonkinson |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Published | 21 May 2026 |
| Subjects | The Sahara, Coping with old age, Humour, Marathon & cross-country running, Active outdoor pursuits |
| ISBN | 9781399404013 |
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How big is the book?
It measures 241 x 163 x 28 mm and has 256 pages.
Is it a hardback?
Yes, it is a hardback published by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC on 21 May 2026.
What is the book about?
It follows comedian Paul Tonkinson preparing for the Marathon des Sables, a 250 km race across the Sahara, with two months to train.
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