THE START-LINE (Intro Part 1)
In his late 60s, Alan is representing his country for the first time – in a marathon. Opens Part 1 of The Marathon Years.
The Diagnosis
Bad news — it’s a dementia diagnosis. But who for?
Directions
Lena outwits the Saudi religious police. Alan plays a cruel trick.
Cream and Marshmallows
That dementia diagnosis. Perhaps not a death sentence but a life challenge.
THE FIRST MILES (Intro Part 2)
Going too fast as the marathon starts. Opening Part 2 of the book.
The Queen of Christmas
December was always a wonderful month, with all the Swedish traditions Lena taught us.
Learning the Ropes
People think Alan’s a care natural. How little they know!
First Encounters
So where did Lena first meet Alan? Truth matters in the mental health clinic.
The Benefits of Exercise
Lena signs up for a research programme involving moderate physical exercise for dementia patients. Will it help her — and me?
The Less Visible Man
The man Lena’s looking for seems to have gone missing. Should we call out the detectives – or is it a dementia thing?