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Running My Life: The Autobiography
One second in time may separate the great athlete from the merely good. Seb Coe has made every second count. From an early age he has been driven to be the best at everything he does. Since the moment Coe stood alongside a "scrubby" municipal running track in Sheffield, he knew that sport could change his life. Breaking an incredible twelve world records, and three of them
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Hardcover
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496 pages
Published
November 1st 2012
by Hodder & Stoughton
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An absorbing read but then I'm fascinated by sport, sports people, their methods, emotions, what went through their heads at key moments etc. Coe writes fluently and cogently - not just about his amazing sporting career - although he gets a little bogged down when describing his early political career, before recovering momentum as 2012 hoves into view.
Nothing in the book detracts from my view that he was a simply beautiful athlete, extraordinary organiser, manager and motivator - his stewardsh ...more
Nothing in the book detracts from my view that he was a simply beautiful athlete, extraordinary organiser, manager and motivator - his stewardsh ...more
Despite being very far from what you would term a sports fan, I really enjoyed this book. It probably helped that I had no pre-formed opinions about Seb Coe, and that the worlds of sports management and politics are virgin territory. The Olympics thread towards the end clearly kept me going!
The book breaks down in to 3 distinct sections; athlete, parliamentarian and Olympics. The middle bit is a little dull, but relatively brief, whilst the details of the Olympic bid and event itself give an interesting insight, although much is public knowledge. However, it is the longer athletics section that really engages, particularly his magical 41 days in 1979 when he burst on to the scene with 3 world records and the touching description of his relationship with his
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This is well worth a read, to hear the reflections of a very high achieving individual. From politician to the maestro who delivered the London Olympic Games, I actually found his review of his quite brilliant athletics career, and in particular his rivalry with Steve Ovett, most illuminating. One wonders what both might have achieved had they run against each other more frequently? Or maybe that's part of the mystique. As for the Olympics, take a bow Seb.
This was almost certain to be a 5 star for me. Had read a book on Coe when"just an athlete"
I am of the age when he and Overt ruled sport let alone athletics. Although I liked both of them and saw them run live st Crystal palace
with Olympics so amazing and well organized the way he explained in book how his early years all led to this magnificent achievement great book and my opinion great man. even almost forgive him being conservative MP
I am of the age when he and Overt ruled sport let alone athletics. Although I liked both of them and saw them run live st Crystal palace
with Olympics so amazing and well organized the way he explained in book how his early years all led to this magnificent achievement great book and my opinion great man. even almost forgive him being conservative MP
Interesting from start to finish. Only chapter I didn't enjoy was the football one. An interesting life.
A fascinating insight into the world of athletics. I wasn't so keen on the politics section but, still an eye opener. Loved the final chapters on the Olympics, I was in tears reading those! Thank you Seb for your passion and hard work in bring the Olympic games to England. A funny and emotional read.
Thoroughly enjoyed it. A surprisingly good read.
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