The most honest, outrageous and joyous running book you'll read. Alison Stankard AKA Totes Inappropes is a Running W*nker. But it didn't happen overnight. A few morning stumbles around the block in a bid to become pert-bottomed somehow turned into something else: 5ks, 10ks, marathons and even ultra marathons. Then one day, whilst looking at her lack of toenails, embarrassingly large collection of training shoes and buffs, it dawned on her: she had become a Running W*nker. Some people can go out for an occasional run and not obsess over every little detail. They might not think to take a photo of their hill sprints to post on social media or be able to recite their splits from the race that got them a PB to anybody who'll listen. All impossible if you're a true Running W*nker.

There are a lot of books about running. Serious books with marathon plans, advice on nutrition and injury prevention. This book isn't that. It's a sweary, honest celebration of all the things that Running W*nkers new and old get up to: sh*tting in bushes, going down the stairs on your arse because your legs won't bend the day after a marathon, lying about how much trainers cost and plotting how to rig the London Marathon ballot. The question is: are you a Running W*nker too? · Alison Stankard aka Totes Inappropes has a devoted online following of over 200K who've spent the last decade following her frank and funny takes on life. · Huge gifting appeal for anyone with a running addict in their lives, as well as self-purchase by Alison's fans · Digital marketing campaign including preorder incentives, advertising and social collaborations · Media campaign targeting mainstream national media as well as strong local interest in Manchester/north west Competition: Your Pace Or Mine; Running Cheaper Than Therapy; How To Make Yourself Poop; Eat Drink Run; Running Like A Girl; Jog On. Lisa Jackson; Chas Newkey-Burden; Meghan Kita; Bryony Gordon; Alexandra Heminsly; Bella Mackie.