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Vassos Alexander
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Vassos Alexander
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Joining us in the Audible Studios to discuss his book Running Up That Hill is British sports presenter and author Vassos Alexander.
A sports presenter, reporter and commentator for the BBC since 2004, Vassos has covered everything from the Olympic Games through to Wimbledon. Best known for presenting the sports news on The Chris Evans Breakfast Show on BBC Radio 2, Vassos has become an advocate for running. Inspiring others with his highly acclaimed book Don’t Stop Me Now, his second book, Running Up That Hill, continues his running story.
Vassos Alexander talks to us about his love of endurance running, where it all began and what tips he’d give to runners.
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- Lee Goodwin
- 07-21-18
Quality interview
As a radio presenter Vassos is really good to the point of brilliance
But to describe the point when you decided to make that change
And most people hit it is brilliant and this session does just that
Such a personal quest so engaging and a really great listen
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