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Rob Deering has been listening to music his whole life, but it was only in his mid-thirties that – much to his surprise – he found himself falling in love with the hugely popular, nearly perfect, sometimes preposterous activity of running
In this vividly conjured collection, Rob shares stories of when a run, a place and a tune come together in a life-defining moment. His adventures in running have spanned four continents, fifteen marathons and numberless miles of park and pavement, and the carefully chosen music streaming through his headphones has spurred him forward throughout.
What makes the perfect running tune?
Where can you find the best routes, even in an unfamiliar town?
Why do people put themselves through marathons?
In Running Tracks, Rob Deering shares his sometimes surprising answers to these questions, and explains how a hobby became an obsession that changed his life forever.
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Rob Deering
Rob Deering is a comedian, musician, presenter, quizzer and runner.
Born in London, Rob has lived in Oxfordshire, Birmingham and Edinburgh. He worked as a Theatre Director, workshop presenter, composer and musician before becoming a stand-up at the turn of the century. Since then he has played the Edinburgh Festival Fringe many times, toured several shows nationally, and performed throughout the world. He’s a sought-after headliner on the stand-up circuit, and his late-night music comedy pop quiz Beat This is a festival institution.
Rob co-hosts the podcast Running Commentary with fellow stand-up comedian/ runner Paul Tonkinson, and has run 14 marathons and raised over £100k for Parkinson’s UK since tying his trainers on for the first time in 2008. He is a regular contributor to The Steve Lamacq Show (BBC Radio 6 Music) and one of the hosts of The Comedy Club (BBC Radio 4 Extra).
He has appeared on Pointless Celebrities (BBC One) and Celebrity Eggheads (BBC Two) and won Celebrity Mastermind (BBC One) and a special comedian’s edition of The Weakest Link – he’s the only person ever to have done so without getting a question wrong. Other credits include Strictly: It Takes Two (BBC Two), Comedy Rocks With Jason Manford (ITV) and Celebrity Juice (ITV2).
He lives with his family in North London.
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8th July 2021This is really happening...
Four weeks today until Running Tracks hits the shelves of actual bookshops! I've had such an exciting week, seeing (and signing) my beautiful book in real life - and of course, this is all thanks to you good people, so I had to get in touch and say so.
Thank you so much; this is a big deal for me!
Lots of love
Rob x
20th April 2021While we wait for the main event...
I'm so excited about Running Tracks now; this Summer's going to be a veritable thrill ride thanks to you guys. But if you're currently starved of Deering action - and want to see me try and raise money for Parkinson's UK through alternative channels - watch Celebrity Mastermind on BBC One this Saturday (April 25th) at 5.25pm.
RD x
4th January 2021This is the year...
Happy New Year everyone - hope you had a lovely Christmas and these strange times are treating you well, or well enough.
In timely fashion, Running Tracks is moving forward in ways that promise a very exciting year for me - so thank you.
First and foremost - and before I share it with the wider world - here is your first look at the beautiful cover, just as it will be IN REAL LIFE come the Summer…
3rd November 2020November
Hi everyone - sorry I haven't been in touch for a few weeks; what a time it's been, for me and for everyone!
But now, suddenly, we're back where we were. Running Tracks, and your support, were the fuel in the tank of the Lockdown earlier this year, so despite the darkness of these times I feel very lucky that I'm going to be working on it again in the coming weeks, as the first part of our edit…
3rd August 2020August!
Happy new month everyone. I had hoped to hit 100% by the end of July, but as Running Tracks is within a whisper of 90% funded, I'm not complaining; really feel like we're going to get there now.
And, not to be too maudlin, but last August was when my Dad died; so much of this book is about my relationship with him and his Parkinson's that it'll be a really beautiful thing if it comes to fruition…
1st July 2020This is the month!
Hello everyone, and Happy July.
The book is nearly done!
Writing it has been a blast; can’t wait for you to read it. Plus I’m looking forward to all these other, sundry, pledge-related activities. Lots of running and comedy stuff will have to wait until this Covid-19 craziness is over, but if you’re after a playlist, or a map, I’ll be in touch to get some details next week - your bespoke treats…
19th May 2020Half way!
Well, this last couple of weeks have been really wonderful. Everyone who has pledged so far - so many, lovely generous people! - has given me joy, and that's fed back into writing Running Tracks, which I'm loving more than ever.
I'm around half way through writing now, and I'm hoping to be half-way funded this week too - so, a pretty special time, all in all.
Thank you.
Oh, and it's not just…
Richard Cook asked:
Hi Rob, I'm interested in the pledge for help on writing a speech. I have grooms speech for my wedding in August (hopefully) is that too short of a timeframe or would that be doable?
Hi Rob, I'm interested in the pledge for help on writing a speech. I have grooms speech for my wedding in August (hopefully) is that too short of a timeframe or would that be doable?
Absolutely; we can get started straight away.