Thud, Sweat and Tears
Thud, Sweat and Tears by Glyn A. Marston is a biography published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform on July 21, 2011. This 509-page book chronicles the life of a teenage rebel who is diagnosed with epilepsy, leading to a profound transformation. Glyn Marston’s journey into long-distance running serves as a testament to his resilience and determination, as he strives to prove his fitness through participation in some of the world’s most challenging races.
Readers will discover Marston’s remarkable experiences, including running across the Grand Canyon and competing in non-stop races of up to 155 miles, while also breaking multiple world records in treadmill running. The narrative highlights his achievements as Walsall’s running and sporting ambassador, his charity fundraising efforts, and his relationships with various TV and sports personalities. The book also addresses the challenges he faced, including a serious knee injury that forced him to retire from running and the impact on his personal life. This account offers insights into the realms of sports, personal memoirs, and the cultural significance of athleticism.
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A teenage rebel becomes struck down with Epilepsy and his life changes for ever but Glyn Marston battles on and one day decides to take up long distance running to prove his fitness to himself. This takes him on an amazing journey that will see him run in the most gruelling races around the World, run across the Grand Canyon, run in races of 155 miles non stop running and breaking numerous World Records for treadmill running, and receiving a personal audience with HRH The Queen. Named as Walsall’s running and sporting Ambassador Glyn Marston receives numerous awards for his charity fundraising and his extreme athletism. With numerous TV, Film and Sporting personalities as his close friends, Glyn became a Nationally respected Athlete and also became a top ranked runner in the Ultra distance running scene.However a serious knee injury was to force Glyn to retire from running and at the same time he was to face a huge challenge to save his marriage…. A True story of a local and National Hero who became a true inspiration through his endeavours, a great read.
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