Tough As Leather is a new book exploring the life of sporting legend John Lenihan.
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Running legend
The life of Kerry athlete John Lenihan is the subject of a new book, Tough as Leather, by Con Dennehy. Having run more than 140,000 miles in his career – the equivalent of racing around the world six times – and burned out 280 pairs of shoes, Lenihan is the only Irish man to have won the World Mountain Running Championships. Tough As Leather explores his childhood, a near-death experience, his races all over the globe and other inspiring aspects of his life. RRP €14.99. Available in all Kerry bookshops, or see Tough as Leather on Facebook or call 087-2326282.
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Running legend
The life of Kerry athlete John Lenihan is the subject of a new book, Tough as Leather, by Con Dennehy. Having run more than 140,000 miles in his career – the equivalent of racing around the world six times – and burned out 280 pairs of shoes, Lenihan is the only Irish man to have won the World Mountain Running Championships. Tough As Leather explores his childhood, a near-death experience, his races all over the globe and other inspiring aspects of his life. RRP €14.99. Available in all Kerry bookshops, or see Tough as Leather on Facebook or call 087-2326282.
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