Run Like A Girl

The Sunday Times Children's Sports Book of the Year 2022 Winner

Run Like a Girl is a collection of fascinating biographical stories about 50 highly successful sportswomen, from the most decorated track athlete ever Allyson Felix to tennis legend Serena Williams and ground-breaking ballet dancer Misty Copeland. All over the world, there are female athletes breaking barriers, pushing limits and achieving amazing things, but where did their journeys begin? And what challenges did they have to overcome to get where they are today? As well as giving an insight into their influences, motivations and achievements, each story reminds us that failing can teach us just as much as winning; success isn't limited to the sports field; and'running like a girl' can lead you all the way to the top.