The autobiography by Stan Eldon 'Life on the Run' publisher by Arthur H Stockwell tells his life story which has had 'running'connections' since the age of 12 as a schoolboy in Windsor.

For details of the book contact staneldon@btinternet.com

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Life on the Run

A Book for Runners written by a runner.

The author Stan Eldon has experience of running at all levels from World Class running to Fun and Charity running.

In 1983 he set up one of the first major town races, the Reading Half Marathon, which he organised during its 12 formative years.

The Case bound book, published by A.H.Stockwell Ltd was first published in February 2002 and it has already been reviewed in a number of newspapers and the specialist running press.Athletics Weekly " ...in this book the former International Cross Country winner (1958) provides a good read not only for those who ran with him, but also for the many athletics fans who like a bit of controversy. Sprinkled with anecdotes, the book recalls the difficulties getting into Moscow airport for an international match.........another anecdote is the claim by Gordon Pirie that "Stan Eldon cheats - he runs too fast at the start"Runner’s World " Stan Eldon’s 53 year old running career makes for a surprisingly good read. Eldon was one of Britain's top distance runners winning the International Cross Country title (the forerunner of the World Championships) in 1958. He was in the police force, and became popular in the press as the ‘galloping cop’. He was also a track runner of note , setting British records at six miles 10,000 metres."

Comments from readers of the book.............

"...as I am only a few years younger than yourself, I can relate to your early years of life.........."

"....It really is an interesting production and to list all the best bits would take a whole book."

"....you will be joining such interesting signees as Ayrton Senna, Kerry Dixon, Barbara Windsor and Steve Redgrave. Would you like me to put you next to Barbara Windsor?"

Newspaper reviews have included the Reading Evening Post under the bannerEldon’s Marathon Effort is a Good Read -

" The copper on the beat also became a highly successful international athlete...."

The Foreword for the book was written by Len Runyard the former secretary of Windsor Slough and Eton AC from its early days as Eton AC when Stan Eldon joined the club.