What If?, by Ashley Varley

Send us Fan Mail W hat If? Is the story of author Ash Varley’s running journey between 2016 and 2023. At 43, with years of running experience behind him, he wondered if dedication, patience, and a willingness to break free from the comfort zone could lead to the realisation of long-held running dreams. In this book he explores how he ended up running multiple sub-3 hours marathons and 100-mile trail races. Along the way he talks about surprising himself with his ability when he’s able to get out of his own way, how he is inspired mid-race by random strangers, and the importance of of being surrounded by people who believe in you. About the Author Ashley Varley lives with his wife in the seaside town of Hastings, East Sussex. He works as a gardener and when he’s not helping nature grow, he’s enjoying it while running… sometimes very long distances! Since he started running several years ago, Ash has run many road and trail races varying from 10k road races to 100 milers through woods, up steep mountain trails, and sometimes across country borders. What If? Is Ash’s first book If you're looking to get a copy of the book for yourself, you can find it on Amazon here: Link for 20% discount on Caffeine Bullet Discount automatically applied and visible on checkout Support the show Any feedback or suggestions on this review or any of our other podcast episodes would be greatly welcomed. Leave us a review using your favorite podcast player or contact us on social media. Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: Podcast webpage: If you have been enjoying the podcast and want more, you can find some extras on our By Me a Coffee site!

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What If?, by Ashley Varley is an episode from Running Book Reviews with Alan and Liz by Alan and Liz.

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This episode was published on Jun 15, 2025.

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