Dare to Dream

Since retiring in October 2021, Brian Gardner has rekindled achildhood ambition to be a writer. He is a graduate in English Literature and aformer athlete. He was a primary school teacher, fitness instructor, and amanager in physical activity and public health. He qualified with distinctionin proofreading and copy editing from the College of Mediaand Publishing in 2022. His first book, No Cross-Country for Old Men,was published the same year. He is coauthor of the memoir of a world championin athletics, David Sharpe, Enigma on Track, released in 2024. He lives in Wiltshire.A bold and audaciously ambitious runner, Mike Sheridan embracedthe grind tirelessly, year in and year out, as he straddled the fine red lineof intense training that it takes to become one of the world's bestmarathoners. Through every soaring high and gut-wrenching low, through everyinjury and setback, Mike put his head down and got the work done, nevercomplaining, always with his characteristic forward vision and his unshakableconviction that the impossible was only impossible until it had been conquered.This dogged belief in his own ability is what forged Mike Sheridan into afirst-class athlete and, ultimately, a world record holder. He lives inHampshire.

Praise for Mike Sheridan and Dare to Dream:A fascinating, detailed tale describing how physical peaks may be achieved after retirement age. Mike's race experiences and training advice should be invaluable to readers with marathon running ambitions. Colin Youngson, distance running historianMike has shown that age is just a number and, together with hard work and dedication, anything is possible. Ben Martin-Dye, Sub-3 Marathon Facebook group founderMike stands out amongst thousands of athletes I have had the honour of serving during my 25 years of coaching. His devotion to running and focus on his goals are as intent to purpose as any of the best athletes in the world competing at a professional level. Always willing to learn, experience new concepts and grow, Mike is constantly forging a new path towards excellence. His mantra is something we should all strive for: Never stop moving forward, even if it's just one step at a time. James McKirdy, head coach and founder of McKirdy Trained