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Old Bloke Goes Running
A Tongue-in-cheek look at trying to get fit in your fifties.
"Can I eat chocolate, go for a curry, guzzle beer, drink wine and still lose weight?"
"I did."
"Give me a copy then!"
This isn't meant to be a book that tells you what to do, it's more of a diary... a log... an adventure that has opened up a new door in my life. If any part of it helps, informs or makes you smile...that's a bonus.
Neither a diet book nor an exercise regime, it is a sidestep onto a conveyor belt that, if you choose to stay put, will lead you to weight loss, a better state of health and an increase in overall fitness. Holy crap, that sounds boring...but bear with me. I hit 57 somewhere between fat and obese, looked at myself in the mirror and decided I better do something now or prepare for an early exit.
'Funny, interesting, useful and...it worked.' Gordon Wallace
"Can I eat chocolate, go for a curry, guzzle beer, drink wine and still lose weight?"
"I did."
"Give me a copy then!"
This isn't meant to be a book that tells you what to do, it's more of a diary... a log... an adventure that has opened up a new door in my life. If any part of it helps, informs or makes you smile...that's a bonus.
Neither a diet book nor an exercise regime, it is a sidestep onto a conveyor belt that, if you choose to stay put, will lead you to weight loss, a better state of health and an increase in overall fitness. Holy crap, that sounds boring...but bear with me. I hit 57 somewhere between fat and obese, looked at myself in the mirror and decided I better do something now or prepare for an early exit.
'Funny, interesting, useful and...it worked.' Gordon Wallace
98 pages, Paperback
Published August 13, 2019
About the author
Paul Murdoch
25 books36 followersPaul Murdoch, born the son of slater in 1961, began performing on stage at the age of 8 and in his teens played live music all over the world before turning to writing in 2007. His first book - The Magic scales - was published in 2008 and he has went on to produce a further 6 novels and 5 picture books. Paul has mainly written fantasy adventure books for children 9-12. The first three novels in his latest series THE PECK CHRONICLES are Talisman, Citadel and Tyrant- all published by Strident. Paul also wrote the children's eco-thriller - Windscape under the pen-name Sam Wilding. This was subsequently nominated for the Grampian Children's Book Award. Paul also wrote the Tiffy Toffy picture-books which have been used by UNICEF and other charities all over the world to teach English and to help younger children with counting.
Paul has 8 years' experience performing author visits, not just in the UK, but all over the world...
- Pre-school, nurseries and play groups: ages 4 plus, with his Tiffy Toffy picture books.
- Primary Schools, Secondary Schools, Independent Schools, Steiner Schools.
- Bereaved Children’s Groups: ages 4 - 14.
- Special Needs and Access Schools – working with children who have emotional and behavioural issues.
- Festivals and Special Events – The Wigtown Book Festival, The Aberdeen Storytelling Festival, The Borders Book Festival,
The Encounters Festival, The New Lanark Schools Book Festival, The Levengrove Festival, The Edinburgh Book Festival.
- Creative Writing Groups - Adults and Children - Character development, Plot Planning, Settings, Real Dialogue etc
- Public Library and School Library Visits.
- Keynote speaches at school prizegivings.
- International visits to Germany and Cross-Cultural work between schools in Bali and Scotland. Paul also speaks some Spanish.
- Working with Charities – Asthma UK, UNICEF, The Heroes Centre, East Bali Poverty Project.
- Government Organisations - Education Scotland, Local Authorities.
- Paul is a SCOTTISH BOOK TRUST author.
- Paul has a great anount of business experience - He sat on the UK Commercial Leadership Team of a major pharmaceutical company.
- Teacher and Company Presentations - Conference syndicate work project planning, presentations etc.
- Book Shop Events - WHSmith, Waterstones and many independent stores.
- Although a group of 25 - 50 is ideal, he has worked with a variety of group sizes; from 4 to 400 at one time.
- He enjoys travelling, and has worked in hundreds of schools everywhere from Barra to Bali...
- Paul is working with Abertay University and FITSTARS to develop educational apps and games that help with young children's fitness.
'The Scottish Parliament congratulates Scottish author Paul Murdoch on his excellent work with children and young people across Scotland in delivering creative writing workshops and in supporting Asthma UK Scotland’s Alert to Asthma scheme, which helps schools ensure pupils with asthma live a healthy and active life.' THE SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT(S3M-6414 )'
- Paul has Disclosure Scotland Clearance
- For booking details, email paulmurdoch1@gmail.com
Paul has 8 years' experience performing author visits, not just in the UK, but all over the world...
- Pre-school, nurseries and play groups: ages 4 plus, with his Tiffy Toffy picture books.
- Primary Schools, Secondary Schools, Independent Schools, Steiner Schools.
- Bereaved Children’s Groups: ages 4 - 14.
- Special Needs and Access Schools – working with children who have emotional and behavioural issues.
- Festivals and Special Events – The Wigtown Book Festival, The Aberdeen Storytelling Festival, The Borders Book Festival,
The Encounters Festival, The New Lanark Schools Book Festival, The Levengrove Festival, The Edinburgh Book Festival.
- Creative Writing Groups - Adults and Children - Character development, Plot Planning, Settings, Real Dialogue etc
- Public Library and School Library Visits.
- Keynote speaches at school prizegivings.
- International visits to Germany and Cross-Cultural work between schools in Bali and Scotland. Paul also speaks some Spanish.
- Working with Charities – Asthma UK, UNICEF, The Heroes Centre, East Bali Poverty Project.
- Government Organisations - Education Scotland, Local Authorities.
- Paul is a SCOTTISH BOOK TRUST author.
- Paul has a great anount of business experience - He sat on the UK Commercial Leadership Team of a major pharmaceutical company.
- Teacher and Company Presentations - Conference syndicate work project planning, presentations etc.
- Book Shop Events - WHSmith, Waterstones and many independent stores.
- Although a group of 25 - 50 is ideal, he has worked with a variety of group sizes; from 4 to 400 at one time.
- He enjoys travelling, and has worked in hundreds of schools everywhere from Barra to Bali...
- Paul is working with Abertay University and FITSTARS to develop educational apps and games that help with young children's fitness.
'The Scottish Parliament congratulates Scottish author Paul Murdoch on his excellent work with children and young people across Scotland in delivering creative writing workshops and in supporting Asthma UK Scotland’s Alert to Asthma scheme, which helps schools ensure pupils with asthma live a healthy and active life.' THE SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT(S3M-6414 )'
- Paul has Disclosure Scotland Clearance
- For booking details, email paulmurdoch1@gmail.com
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February 9, 2020
What can I say? This was just a bit of fun but had drawn lots of attention from the press and radio etc. Hope you enjoy...
Featured in : THE SCOTSMAN, THE DAILY RECORD, THE SUNDAY POST, THE SUN and on BBC RADIO SCOTLAND.
OLD BLOKE GOES RUNNING by Paul Murdoch
Old Bloke Goes Running is an Irreverent look at fitness in your fifties... With obesity in Scotland now overtaking smoking as a main cause of cancer, any step towards getting fitter has got to be worth exploring.
A laugh out loud tale of a guy in his fifties who got fit the easy way - run a bit... have fun a bit...
'Murdoch’s fun foray into the world of fitness...could change and even save your life! Illuminating and humorous' - THE SUNDAY POST
“the man once almost defeated by walking up a hill on holiday now has moments when he feels absolutely unbeatable.” - THE SCOTSMAN
“ideal stocking filler. A fun look at losing weight the easy way.” - THE DUMBARTON DEMOCRAT
‘Hilarious book’ - THE SUN
“Took up running and lost an incredible three stone” - THE LENNOX HERALD
‘Old Bloke Goes Running, tells the tale of a guy in his fifties who got fit, which he hopes will encourage others to realise that it’s never too late to get healthy’ - THE DAILY RECORD
Published by Neetah Books in audiobook, kindle and paperback formats. Distributed locally by Booksource
Paperback Dimensions 12.9 x 0.5 x 19.8 cm
Shipping Weight 104 g
Book length 98
ISBN-10 1908898895
ISBN-13 978-1908898890
Contact Paul directly at paulmurdoch1@gmail.com For more info, go to www.paulmurdoch.co.uk
Featured in : THE SCOTSMAN, THE DAILY RECORD, THE SUNDAY POST, THE SUN and on BBC RADIO SCOTLAND.
OLD BLOKE GOES RUNNING by Paul Murdoch
Old Bloke Goes Running is an Irreverent look at fitness in your fifties... With obesity in Scotland now overtaking smoking as a main cause of cancer, any step towards getting fitter has got to be worth exploring.
A laugh out loud tale of a guy in his fifties who got fit the easy way - run a bit... have fun a bit...
'Murdoch’s fun foray into the world of fitness...could change and even save your life! Illuminating and humorous' - THE SUNDAY POST
“the man once almost defeated by walking up a hill on holiday now has moments when he feels absolutely unbeatable.” - THE SCOTSMAN
“ideal stocking filler. A fun look at losing weight the easy way.” - THE DUMBARTON DEMOCRAT
‘Hilarious book’ - THE SUN
“Took up running and lost an incredible three stone” - THE LENNOX HERALD
‘Old Bloke Goes Running, tells the tale of a guy in his fifties who got fit, which he hopes will encourage others to realise that it’s never too late to get healthy’ - THE DAILY RECORD
Published by Neetah Books in audiobook, kindle and paperback formats. Distributed locally by Booksource
Paperback Dimensions 12.9 x 0.5 x 19.8 cm
Shipping Weight 104 g
Book length 98
ISBN-10 1908898895
ISBN-13 978-1908898890
Contact Paul directly at paulmurdoch1@gmail.com For more info, go to www.paulmurdoch.co.uk
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August 26, 2019
Old Bloke Goes Running is a recipe for slimmers: Take one large couch-potato. Drizzle with humour. Place on driveway to stew. Then take with pinch of salt.
This is a laugh-out-loud book which, paradoxically, invites, nay, inspires the reader to put it down and instead go for a wee jog around the block! See you in the sportswear store!
This is a laugh-out-loud book which, paradoxically, invites, nay, inspires the reader to put it down and instead go for a wee jog around the block! See you in the sportswear store!
June 14, 2021
Old bloke makes good case for other old blokes
As an old bloke I found a lot that resonated with myself. A quick read but plenty of food for thought and quite a few laughs along the way.
As an old bloke I found a lot that resonated with myself. A quick read but plenty of food for thought and quite a few laughs along the way.
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