From Last to First - Softcover

"Any athlete who wants an extra edge will treasure From Last to First. But Charlie Spedding's advice goes way beyond the finishing line, to getting the very best out of yourself whatever your talent." --JOHN BRYANT, former Editor in Chief of the Daily and Sunday Telegraph newspaper.

"Charlie offers real insight into what it takes to succeed as a marathon runner and this is one of the best athletics autobiographies you will read."
--TOM KNIGHT, Athletics writer.

From Last to First is the story of how Charlie Spedding finished last in his first race but, many years later, won the London Marathon in 1984. It relates all the extremes of triumph and disaster that Charlie experienced. It tells of when he nearly died and when a botched operation almost ended his career. But it also tells a story of perseverance and determination, coupled with the sheer joy of running, which eventually brings his ultimate success in the Olympic Games.