"John Bingham is Edward Abbey, Frank Shorter, Brad Pitt, and George Carlin all wrapped in one. John as writer has a lesson or tale in all his adventures." — Bart Yasso, Runner's World magazine

"Looking for some motivation to start running and improve your fitness? You're sure to find some inspiration from John Bingham's new memoir An Accidental Athlete." — ESPN.com

"Most of us can truly identify with John Bingham's story: There are no gold medals, no laurel wreaths, no world records. But John shows us that we have something more important: a chance, if we have the will and believe in ourselves." — Dave McGillivray, Boston Marathon race director

"In An Accidental Athlete, Bingham…describes his journey from a clumsy wannabe-athlete kid to the realization of a dream: that by being a runner, especially a back-of-the-packer, you are truly an athlete…Bingham's witty, engaging prose will [provide] you with a few hours of delightful distraction." — Canadian Running magazine

"John ‘The Penguin' Bingham has touched a nerve with runners worldwide like no one in the last decade. He's funny but serious, informal but inspirational." — Amby Burfoot, Runner's World magazine

"For anyone who might feel overwhelmed or overly fond of couch time, John Bingham's charming memoir can help....[Bingham's] sense of humor...adds to the sweet appeal of the story, providing enough encouragement to anyone looking to exercise more." — ForeWord magazine

"This charming, gently funny autobiography from the big-hearted Bingham is a testament to hangin' in there…If more people were like him, where each event, run, mile, step is a celebration, the world would be a better-and healthier-place." — Library Journal

"Bingham uses a great knack for storytelling, and some really funny examples, in his new book about becoming a middle-aged athlete…Some of the best stories (perhaps because I can relate to them) are those of the real racing done at the back of the pack." — TriMadNess