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‘Everything Wharton-Malcolm does has the aim of helping people achieve the best version of themselves’ Evening Standard

‘In a world where expectations of others is making people drop out of sport, Cory hooks you back in. With his straight up communication and infectious sense of humour, Cory inspires people from all around the world to find the joy in running.’ Chris Watt, Runner, Friend, Brand Director

Think running isn’t for you? Running coach Cory Wharton-Malcolm challenges this idea head-on with this joyful love letter to running and motivational guide for beginners. Advocating running as an inclusive and community-focused activity, Cory shows us how to celebrate the incredible mind-body connection by getting your trainers on and starting your running journey from the couch to the end of the road and beyond.

Sharing stories of his own mental and physical health challenges and the way running – both alone and with track buddies – lifted him up, All You Need is Rhythm and Grit includes advice on kit, running routes, pacing, good beats and the will to start and keep going.

Cory believes you don’t have to be a tall and slim superhuman to run and feel good doing it! For anyone who thinks running isn’t for them, here is a vibrant and inclusive guide to one of the most egalitarian sports for people of all genders, all bodies, all identities and every class and colour.

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An inspiring journey of self-discovery through the world of running. Cory Wharton-Malcolm's book breaks down barriers and proves that anyone can embrace the joy of running, regardless of their preconceptions. Get ready to embark on a transformative adventure, discovering your own unique path to strength and happiness -- Hector Espinal, Co-founder of We Run Uptown A perfect blend of the why and the how of running, with both the inspiration and the information you need to power your running journey. Entertaining, engaging and crammed with knowledge, Cory Wharton-Malcolm's book could change your life -- Joe Mackie, deputy editor, Runner's World magazine All you need is Rhythm and Grit is not just a title but a philosophy. What Cory has managed to create inside these pages is a love letter to a sport that most people think doesn't love them. He reaches out from the page to speak directly to anyone who needs to hear his message that running IS for you and that it can exist as a tool to discover the person that you deserve to be. Through both brutal and delicate tales from the road and beyond Cory manages to turn running into a joyful and attainable activity that can bring so much more than just fitness into your life -- Tom Flowers, Runner, Wizard & Co-conspirator of TrackMafia Praise for Cory Wharton-Malcolm: -- . * . * He sees a profound social benefit to exercise and coaching in an era of isolation * Guardian * Cory proves that you don't have to look like a stereotypical runner to feel the benefits * Metro * Championing inclusivity remains his MO * Men's Health * Everything Wharton-Malcolm does has the aim of helping people achieve the best version of themselves * Evening Standard * Wharton-Malcolm adds an infectious, positive and playful energy to your run * Runner's World *