26.2 Things to Do Instead of Running a Marathon
The ultimate funny Father's Day gift for marathon-running dads
Published on 16. April 2026
Book
Hardback
128 pages
978-1-3997-5691-4 (ISBN)
Description
The must-buy humorous gift for running-obsessed dads this Father's Day!
A hilarious guide to 26.2 activities that don't involve training blocks, energy gels, blister plasters or any of the misery that running a marathon brings.
From painting watercolours to baking cookies, this is a must-have guide for runners looking for hobbies that are kinder to their knees, calendars and bank accounts.*
*Guaranteed cheaper than a Theragun. And more fun than a knee replacement.
A hilarious guide to 26.2 activities that don't involve training blocks, energy gels, blister plasters or any of the misery that running a marathon brings.
From painting watercolours to baking cookies, this is a must-have guide for runners looking for hobbies that are kinder to their knees, calendars and bank accounts.*
*Guaranteed cheaper than a Theragun. And more fun than a knee replacement.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Product notice
Trade binding
Illustrations
26.2 b/w line drawings
Dimensions
Height: 184 mm
Width: 114 mm
Thickness: 7 mm
Weight
110 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-3997-5691-4 (9781399756914)
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Jennifer Mccartney
26.2 Things to Do Instead of Running a Marathon
The ultimate funny Father's Day gift for marathon-running dads
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04/2026
Hodder & Stoughton
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Jennifer McCartney is the New York Times bestselling author of more than a dozen books translated into 25+ languages. She has written about utopias, time machines, and train travel for outlets like BBC Radio 4, The Atlantic, Architectural Digest, Vice Magazine, Teen Vogue, and CBC.
Originally from Hamilton, Ontario, she has lived in four countries and held 27 jobs including at a ski resort, an amusement park, and on an island in the Great Lakes. She has degrees from the University of Guelph and the University of Glasgow. She currently lives in Brooklyn, New York.
Originally from Hamilton, Ontario, she has lived in four countries and held 27 jobs including at a ski resort, an amusement park, and on an island in the Great Lakes. She has degrees from the University of Guelph and the University of Glasgow. She currently lives in Brooklyn, New York.