Running and jogging Books

Book Synopsis‘The emotional pain of failing just felt like it was going to be a bit worse than the physical pain of carrying on … ’Attempting to break long-distance running records used to be an underground endeavour, until the virus-stricken summer of 2020 came along. Only a few, such as the Bob Graham Round in the Lake District, had ever broken into mainstream consciousness. But an absence of running races thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic resulted in an unprecedented rise in the popularity of attempts at breaking these records.In Broken, Ally Beaven takes an entertaining look at just why 2020 was so unusual for long-distance running. With his interest in Fastest Known Times (FKTs) piqued, Beaven immerses himself in the scene. His summer becomes one of spending hours in the hills feeding, cajoling and generally trying to keep safe the runners he is supporting, as well as following the dots of live trackers in the middle of the night and endlessly refreshing his Twitter feed as records tumble around the country.Through the stories of John Kelly’s epic Grand Round, Beth Pascall’s record-shattering Bob Graham Round, Donnie Campbell’s mind-bending new mark for bagging all 282 Munros, Jo Meek’s new overall record for the Nigel Jenkins Dartmoor Round and many others, Beaven brings us an inside look at the incredible FKT machine.Broken is the story of the summer of 2020, a historic time for running in the UK.Trade Review'Ally brings to life the stories of records set in the Cairngorms, Dartmoor and Land's End to John o'Groats alongside other long-distance feats. He has a great way of telling a story and scratching beneath the surface to see what made 2020 such a record-breaking year.' – Dave Littler, The Fellrunner'You might expect an anthology of ultrarunning struggles to be a bit dry, but Broken is an understated and (seemingly) effortless stroke of genius.' – Keri Wallace, UKHillwalking.comTable of ContentsIntroduction1 James Elson and the FKTs2 The Two Stewarts3 Sabrina Verjee4 The Big 65 Beth Pascall and Finlay Wild6 The Dartmoor Round7 Donnie Campbell (Part 1)8 LEJOG (Part 1)9 Nicki Lygo10 LEJOG (Part 2)11 The Grand Round12 Donnie Campbell (Part 2)13 Stephen PoultonAcknowledgements

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Book Synopsis1001 Running Tips by Robbie Britton is a light-hearted and informative guide to all kinds of running.This is no standard instruction manual – it is much more useful than that. This is a huge collection of small tips to make a real difference to your running, whether you’re just starting out and aiming to run for 30 minutes without stopping or if you’re training for your first marathon – this book will improve your running.The myriad of topics featured include starting out, setting goals, training plans, injury, nutrition, safety, kit, running with your dog, navigation, sleep deprivation, running in all weathers, racing, fell running and music. Robbie’s unique and accessible style will keep you entertained and, most importantly, he’ll motivate you to keep enjoying running, overcome obstacles getting in your way and to become the best runner you can!Table of ContentsIntroductionAcknowledgementsFeedback and updates1 Basics Starting outWhere to run?Goal setting and race choice2 Training BasicsTraining plans and do you need a coach?Effort levelsTypes of session The long runUltra-long runsThe chaos of periodisationStaying motivatedRest daysTaperingCross-trainingStrength and conditioning3 Skills and techniques Fell, trail and mountain runningDownhill runningUphill running or hikingNavigation4 Environment Hot weatherCold weatherRainAltitude5 The runner’s body NutritionPre-race foodRace foodInjuryFeetMenstrual cycleSleep deprivation6 Racing The pre-race toiletOn the start lineThe gun goes offWhen the going gets toughA racing mindMulti-day racingHow to run an ultra24-hour runningFKTs7 Kit and equipment ClothingSustainabilityTechnologyHead torchesHiking poles8 Travelling Training camps and adventuresRacing overseasFastpackingWhat to pack for an adventureBivvying and camping9 Stuff Trail and track etiquetteRunning with your dogToilets on the runMusicSafety firstBloggingSocial media10 Reading list

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Book SynopsisWhat if running in beautiful places was paradoxically contributing to the destruction of those precious environments and causing irreversible global harm to people and animals too?In We Can’t Run Away From This, ultrarunner Damian Hall examines the impact of running in our climate and ecological emergency. Packed with insights from experts, it is an enlightening read which will prompt us all to really think about our kit, food and travel, and to identify simple changes we can make to our running and wider lives. But Damian also asks if concentrating on our individual footprints (pun unintended) is really the answer.We can’t run away from this any more, and this book will give every runner ideas about how to live and exercise more sustainably.Trade Review‘Gut-wrenchingly serious but also cleverly light-hearted. It’s impossible to read this book and not make changes to your life.’ – Beth Pascall‘Damian has done diligent research and used his own life as a test case to show practical ways we can contribute to a better future, while still enjoying (most of) the things we love. Any runner should take the time to learn the information shared in this book.’ – John Kelly'People like Damian are showing all of us, with actions and wisdom, how we can better understand the complexity of climate change and other environmental problems, and how to go one step further by thinking about what we can do, as runners, to help.' – Kilian JornetTable of ContentsA note from the author Foreword by Kilian Jornet 1 How bad is running? 2 Shoespiracy 3 Getting T-shirty 4 Industry illusions 5 Racing away from net zero 6 Great training? 7 The planet-based diet 8 Fossil fuelling 9 Well stuffed 10 Little bit activism 11 How good is running! Acknowledgements Resources References About the Author

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Book Synopsis‘We’re not at parkrun any more,’ I mutter to myself, quietly longing for the presence of nice marshals in high-visibility vests.Failure is an Option is the story of an average runner who sets out to discover just how far he can go. With the support (and misgivings) of his family, and aware that his quickest years are behind him, Matt Whyman leaves the Saturday morning 5K to push towards 100-mile ultramarathons and beyond. By slowing things down to run a very long way, he joins a growing number of men and women from all walks of life striving to do something extraordinary.A newcomer to a world that can often seem off-limits, Matt finds his feet as an ultrarunner by learning the hard way. He battles monster hallucinations on endurance races spanning day and night, loses himself on tantalising trails across landscapes far from home, and forges bonds with fellow competitors in which small, kind gestures mean more than any medal. Determined to touch the boundaries of his running world before it starts to shrink, ultimately Matt sets his sights on a six-day mountain ultra that even hardened veterans consider to be the most formidable on earth: the Dragon’s Back Race.Brimming with good humour, honesty and joy, Failure is an Option pits ambition against ability to uncover human truths that resonate with us all. A mid-pack competitor who could win prizes for enthusiasm – if nothing else – Matt takes us on a journey far beyond his comfort zone and with no guaranteed outcome of success. The results are entertaining from start to finish, often very funny and at times deeply moving.Trade Review‘What an absolute JOY! – perfectly captures the folly and ambition of this silly and wonderful sport.’– Vassos Alexander, sports presenter, ultrarunner and author‘A funny and inspirational read. From parkrunner to ultramarathoner, Matt shows what it means to keep trying – both in running and in life.’– Elise Downing, ultrarunner and author of Coasting‘Poignant, relatable and told with refreshing honesty.’– Damian Hall, elite ultrarunner, coach and author of In It for the Long Run'Make no mistake, this book is not about failure! It’s an account of how the love of running can keep you wanting more no matter where, or how, you end up in the field! The patience and support of a good partner also helps. Eloquently written with humour. Loved it!'– Shane Benzie, coach, author and founder of Running Reborn

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Book Synopsis'The greater the challenge, the sweeter the reward, but also the greater the risk of failure. And fear of failure is the greatest barrier to success.'Sabrina Verjee is an ultrarunning phenomenon. In June 2021, on her fourth attempt, she became the first person to climb the Lake District’s 214 Wainwright hills in under six days, running 325 miles with a colossal 36,000 metres of ascent.Where There’s a Hill tells the story of an outsider who was never picked for a school sports team yet went on to become an accomplished modern pentathlete and adventure racer. After switching her focus to ultrarunning in her thirties, Sabrina moved to the Lake District, where she could hone her mountain-running skills on the local fells. High-profile success in endurance events followed, as she completed the Dragon’s Back Race three times and was the outright winner of the 2019 Summer Spine Race, beating her nearest competitor by more than eight hours.However, it was the Wainwrights Round which really captured Sabrina’s imagination. Having learnt about the challenge from fell-running legend Steve Birkinshaw, Sabrina began to plan an attempt of her own. Despite multiple obstacles – including lockdown regulations, bad weather, injury and controversy – Sabrina’s grit and determination shone through. Where There’s a Hill is a frank and inspirational account of how one woman ran her way into the record books.

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Book SynopsisThis book is about running for fun in beautiful places. Each route has been selected for its inspirational landscapes and runnable terrain. The range of routes is deliberately diverse - these runs follow rivers and coastlines, go up hills and along ridges, weave through leafy woodlands, cross barren moors and heathland. The selected routes include many of South West England's most enjoyable trails, but this is not a definitive collection! Hopefully these routes will encourage and inspire further personal exploration of South West England's trails. - In the same series (though in a larger improved format) as the successful Scottish Trail Running by Susie Allison. - Seventy routes and numerous variations are described. - Lavishly illustrated with maps and photos.

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Book SynopsisThis book is aimed at parkrunners and club runners who run mainly on the roads but who would also like to run in the hills; roadrunners who want to head onto the fells but who are wary about taking the first step, maybe even a little intimidated by fell-running mountain goats who might seem almost like another species. The great thing about the Lakeland fells, is their accessibility. Most are easy to get to and to get up and down and many are clearly visible from the roadside. There are few long walk-ins and the 70 runs chosen in this guide avoid exposed terrain and scrambles. Everyone can be a fell runner. This book is for mortals who want to feel the freedom and wildness of the Lakeland fells.

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Book SynopsisRunning is a great way to keep fit, stay healthy, relieve stress and experience new places. The Good Run Guide is your companion to the great running to be found in some of the most scenic locations of England and Wales.Run through the stately grounds of Chatsworth in the Peak District; traverse Hadrian's Wall on the Scottish Border and visit the breath-taking castles of coastal Northumberland. Explore coastal coves in the north Cornwall; summit Pen-y-ghent in the Yorkshire Dales or escape the hustle and bustle of the City along the banks of the Thames.Experienced runners Louise Piears and Andy Bickerstaff, two of the founders of the Good Run Guide, the UK's leading independent running website, have hand-picked 40 of their favourite runs.Ranging in length from 3.4 to 10.7 miles (5.4 to 17.2 kilometres), there are routes for runners of all ability and fitness levels, on a range of surfaces.Each run features details of the run distance, the flat equivalent distance, difficulty, hilliness, climb rate, terrain and other useful information so you know exactly what you're undertaking before you set off. There is also a bespoke map, annotated with route descriptions and key route features, to aid navigation.Table of ContentsIntroductionAcknowledgementsHow we choose our routesGuide to following the routesDistance, difficulty, hilliness and terrainDirections and accuracySafetyFollow the Countryside CodeEssential kitPlanning your runSouthern England & Wales1 North Cornish Coves (Cornwall)2 The River Yealm Estuary (Devon)3 Golden Cap Challenge (Dorset)4 Osmington White Horse (Dorset)5 West Wight Views (Isle of Wight)6 The Long Snake Run (Sussex)7 Rollercoaster Run (East Sussex)8 Landmark Thames Trot (London)9 Classic Richmond (Surrey)10 Great Park Explorer (Berkshire)11 Gibbet Gallop (Berkshire)12 Rolling Ogbourne Downs (Wiltshire)13 Ebbor Gorge Lookout (Somerset)14 Bristol’s Avon Gorge (Avon)15 Rhossili Bay Ramble (West Glamorgan)16 Sweet Sugar Loaf (Monmouthshire)Northern England & Wales17 Hambleton Peninsula (Rutland)18 Holkham’s Endless Sands (Norfolk)19 Mawddach Trail Meander (Gwynedd)20 Aber Falls Amble (Conwy)21 Clumber Lake Loop (Nottinghamshire)22 Cromford Four (Derbyshire)23 Chatsworth Countryside (Derbyshire)24 Darcy Dash (Cheshire)25 Rivington Pike (Lancashire)26 Stoodley Pike Stagger (West Yorkshire)27 Otley Surprise (West Yorkshire)28 Leeds and Liverpool Canal Loop (North Yorkshire)29 Pen-y-ghent Ascent (North Yorkshire)30 Scar House Reservoir (North Yorkshire)31 Brideshead Visited (North Yorkshire)32 The Devil’s Hole (North Yorkshire)33 Robin Hood’s Bay (North Yorkshire)34 Wander Wordsworth’s Lakes (Cumbria)35 Dodd Hill (Cumbria)36 Bassenthwaite Lake (Cumbria)37 Hadrian’s Wall Humdinger (Northumberland)38 Simonside Summit (Northumberland)39 Dunstanburgh Castle Canter (Northumberland)40 Bamburgh Castle Bumble (Northumberland)

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Book SynopsisRunning’s Strangest Tales is a fascinating collection of weird and wonderful stories from the world of running, from the earliest marathon to today’s high-tech, apped-up approach. Within these pages you’ll find the bizarre story of the Norwegian footballer forced to miss a crucial World Cup qualifier after colliding with a moose on his morning jog, the American ultra-marathoner who had all his toenails removed to improve his running, and why some runners at the 2015 Tokyo marathon were wearing GPS-enabled, edible bananas, complete with LEDs and incoming Twitter updates. Packed with tales that are so odd you’ll hardly believe them, this book makes the perfect gift for all running enthusiasts, from the seasoned marathoner to the park jogger, and those who only ever run a bath. Word count: 45,000

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Book SynopsisPeak District Trail Running is a comprehensive guide to off-road running in the Peak District National Park. With 22 runs, from 5km to 28km in length, this book is suitable for runners of all abilities. Runners are spoilt by the variety of terrain on offer in the Peak District. There are many runs that stay low, avoiding roads, following broad, well surfaced trails such as the Monsal Trail around Bakewell, or the trails around Ladybower Reservoir and Carsington Water. For the more experienced runner the area has some excellent challenges on the high, rugged moors of Kinder and Bleaklow in the Dark Peak. Researched and written by local runners Nik Cook and Jon Barton, each route features clear and easy to use Ordnance Survey 1:25,000 maps, easy-to-follow directions, details of distance and timings, refreshment stops and local knowledge, and a detailed appendix.Table of ContentsIntroductionAcknowledgementsAbout the routesMapsDescriptions, distances & ascentTerrainRecommended equipmentFootwearClothingFuel & hydrationSafetyMountain RescueMountain Rescue by SMS textThe Countryside CodePeak District Trail Running area map1 Langsett2 The Monsal Trail3 Derwent4 Burbage Valley5 Gradbach6 Monsal Head7 Froggatt, Curbar & White Edge8 Ladybower Trail Run9 Shining Tor10 Chatsworth11 Windgather Rocks12 Macclesfield Forest & Wildboarclough13 Miller’s Dale14 Carsington Loop15 Black Hill & Laddow Rocks16 Stanage17 Hope Valley Train Runs: Edale To Chinley18 Chinley Skyline19 Kinder Downfall From Hayfield20 Tissington Trail & Dove Dale21 Bleaklow Bash22 Tour of KinderAppendix

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Book SynopsisLake District Trail Running is a comprehensive guide to off-road running in the Lake District National Park. With 20 runs, from 5.1km to 17km in length, this book is suitable for runners of all abilities.The fells and valleys of the Lakes are a playground for the adventurous runner – this is the home of many classic fell races, and of course the legendary Bob Graham Round. In this book, author Helen Mort has collected together many of her favourite Lakeland runs, from low-lying and scenic lakeside cruises, to steep mountain climbs and remote and wild enchainments. Discover Grasmere, pick your way along the Haystacks ridge, explore Grisedale or run around Lakeland icons, such as Buttermere and Ennerdale Water. More experienced runners can challenge themselves on bigger and longer excursions to Fairfield and above Troutbeck.Features clear and easy-to-use Ordnance Survey 1:25,000 maps, easy-to-follow directions, details of distance and timings, refreshment stops and local knowledge, and a detailed appendix.Table of ContentsIntroductionAcknowledgementsAbout the routesMapsDescriptions, distances & ascentTerrainRecommended equipmentFootwearClothingFuel & hydrationSafetyMountain rescueMountain rescue by SMS textCountryside CodeLake District Trail Running area map1 Alcock Tarn2 Barrow3 Torver Common & Coniston Shore4 Scout Scar5 Scales Tarn6 Langdale Loop7 Buttermere8 Easedale Tarn9 Haystacks10 Loweswater11 Coffin Path & Rydal Round12 Crummock Water13 Loughrigg14 Grisedale15 Askham Fell16 Ennerdale17 Place Fell & Ullswater18 Haweswater19 Fairfield Horseshoe20 Troutbeck RoundAppendix

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Book SynopsisMark Atkinson is living proof that you don’t have to be ‘good’ at running to make it through a marathon or even further. Packed with insights and tips, pitfalls and joy, Ducking Long Way invites you to join him for a beer at mile thirty as he pushes himself as far as he can while still running for the sheer joy of it.

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Book SynopsisAll or Nothing At All by Steve Chilton is the life story of Billy Bland, fellrunner extraordinaire and holder of many records including that of the Bob Graham Round until it was broken by the foreword author of this book, Kilian Jornet. It is also the story of Borrowdale in the English Lake District, describing its people, their character and their lifestyle, into which fellrunning is unmistakably woven. Filled with stories of competition and rich in northern humour, All or Nothing At All is testimony to the life spent in the fells by one of their greatest champions, Billy Bland.Trade ReviewA pacy jaunt along those muddy trails where Billy Bland set records few people have approached since. Anyone with a love of running will find this an engrossing and enjoyable read.Born in the Lake District and moulded by its hills, Billy Bland is a truly fascinating characterA detailed insight into the life of legendary fell runner Billy Bland, a straight talking Cumbrian who thinks as deeply about the environment as he does about running.This tale of fortitude and formidable athleticism transports readers to the heart of the fell running scene. Billy Bland is undisputed king of the fells.An engaging look at the life of running legend Billy Bland of Borrowdale, encyclopaedic on his training, his character, and his wider contribution to life in the Dales.A truly inspirational book that highlights the importance of passion and hard work in achieving goals.Filled with stories of competition and rich in northern humour. * Cumbria Magazine *This book has inspired me to get my fell running shoes back on... A cracking read that I would recommend to anybody who is passionate about fell running and its history! * Compass Sport *‘An excellent book about an extraordinary fell runner.’ * Old Man in Tights blog *

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Book Synopsis'Everyone's parkrun journey is different and yet we share so many experiences. Eileen covers these and many more shared pleasures. I know you are going to enjoy this book as much as I have.' Paul Sinton-Hewitt (Founder of parkrun) Millions of people around the world each week take part in the free 5k parkruns, held in city parks, seaside proms and country areas. In this fascinating new book, Eileen Jones joins parkruns around the UK, finding the individual runners' stories behind what has been hailed as the most significant public health initiative of our time. She talks to those whose lives have been changed by parkrun. parkrun has rapidly become a social movement for the common good and even, Eileen suggests, a new religion. Eileen's book looks as well at the academic studies which demonstrate that simply being at a parkrun is beneficial for health and wellbeing. The idea which Paul Sinton-Hewitt first came up with for a run in a west London park gets its deserved and timely celebration in Eileen's wonderful book.

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Book SynopsisVoices from the Hills by Steve Chilton is the story of the barriers encountered by the first female fell runners who fought to participate in the early days of this male-dominated sport. Despite experiencing discouragement and resistance, these women responded with personal courage and self-confidence. Thanks to them, women now compete at traditional fell races, international mountain races and endurance challenges such as the Bob Graham Round in increasing numbers. Told predominantly through interviews with pioneering female athletes who recount their lives and running careers, this is the story of a fight for equality of opportunity and reward.Trade Review‘A thorough, sensitive and valuable account of trail-blazing women in the hills.’‘A valuable and detailed record of the women who broke through the barriers.’‘A must read for anyone with a passion for women's equality and sport.’‘A joyous and inspirational read.’

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Book SynopsisIn 2015, climber and documentary maker Joe French was about to fulfil a dream of a lifetime – to climb Everest and film it. Then tragedy struck and Joe found himself at the epicentre of an earthquake which killed nearly 9,000 people. Only a few years previously, his team of Sherpa had been killed in another avalanche, and soon after that, Julie, his wife, was diagnosed with cancer. The accumulation of trauma took its toll: suffering from post-traumatic stress, Joe was haunted by the horrors he’d witnessed. In an attempt to find a resolution, he turned to his love of the outdoors. Running barefoot through the forests and glens around his house in Scotland, Joe discovered the means to find a return to health and peace of mind.Trade Review‘Thrilling and utterly honest. This book transports its reader to the audacity, bravery and tragedy of climbing in the theatre of Everest.’Disastrously, unputdownably readable. This isn’t just derring-do, but a deeply intelligent and moving reflection on the sort of creatures we are, and how we should live.‘This book took me to dark edge of fear... An utterly compelling read.’

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Book SynopsisWith his sixtieth birthday looming, Colin Renton decides that it’s time to escape office life and focus on achieving some of his unfulfilled goals. He embarks on a year-long adventure that takes him from the busy streets of Edinburgh to the traffic-free roads, sodden fields and dusty paths of Europe’s winemaking regions. He laces up his running shoes and joins thousands of fellow athletes in races that test him over various distances, degrees of difficulty and levels of seriousness. His schedule, which culminates with a marathon debut, takes him to places he would otherwise not have visited. On his travels, he seeks out local wines that deserve a place in a carefully chosen twelve-bottle case, a process that throws up some fascinating insights and introduces him to a vintage crop of engaging characters. The crossover between running and wine uncorks a tale of endurance, curiosity and discovery, told in an accessible style and served up with a splash of local colour and a drop of wry humour. 'As midlife crises go, enthusiastic oenophile and runner Colin Renton's is one of the quirkiest and most enjoyable imaginable' - Richard Bath, Scottish FieldTrade Review'As midlife crises go, enthusiastic oenophile and runner Colin Renton's is one of the quirkiest and most enjoyable imaginable . . . unexpected and endearing, this is a travelogue with a difference, but it's all the better for that' -- Richard Bath * Scottish Field *'Quirky, original, and pleasantly intoxicating' -- Hugh MacDonald'A vintage performance. Like running and wine? Follow in the footsteps of Colin Renton and become a wine runner' * The Scotsman *'Imagine the amazing antioxidant benefits of combining your love for running with your love for drinking wine' * Ultrarunner Magazine *'An original, witty and thoroughly engaging tale' * The New European *

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wo-time Olympian Kara Goucher shares her secrets to conquering self-doubt and improving running performance using proven tools from the field of sport psychology. This book includes tips, techniques and real-life experiences from Olympians Emma Coburn and Molly Huddle, and New York Times bestselling author Robin Arzon. Strong also offers perspectives from two experts in the field of sport psychology, including Kara's own sport psychologist, Dr. Stephen Walker.

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Book SynopsisWhether you're an experienced runner or a complete beginner, this inspiring book will motivate you to train your body and mind to complete one of the hardest physical feats of all—an ultramarathon When Sid Garza-Hillman stood at the starting line of his first 50-mile-long trail ultramarathon, one thought was at the front of his mind: this was the last place he wanted to be. After all, trail ultrarunning is a very different animal than marathons—in which Sid had barely taken part himself. The trails demand attention, and the long distances demand a shift in perception and mindset. Even in crowded races, runners often find themselves alone and with only their own thoughts. With trail running, a person can be stripped of almost everything—laid bare, vulnerable, and on the verge of quitting. Ultrarunning, at least to Sid, seemed to be a sport for Type-A people who love pain and suffering. But as he became more involved with the sport, he realised that ultrarunning wasn't just for elite athletes. Mums, dads, grandmas, grandpas, young people, old people, people with full-time jobs, and more successfully cross the finish lines of races around the world. Reflecting on his journey from dispassionately running a few miles here and there to running multiple ultramarathons, Sid divulges tips and tricks for how so-called "Normal People" can become successful ultrarunners. Part humorous memoir, part guide for those interested in attempting an ultramarathon for the first time, Ultrarunning is for Normal People lays out the struggles, benefits, and life lessons that await anyone who’s ready to dive into the world of ultrarunning.Trade Review“As a runner whose life was changed for the better by tackling the challenge of completing ultramarathons, I’m encouraged by the growth in popularity of these events. With its combination of inspiration, humor, and practicality, Ultrarunning for Normal People promises to accelerate this happy trend, changing many more lives—and perhaps yours—for the better.” —Matt Fitzgerald, author of Life Is a Marathon“Have a job, family, and responsibilities, but want to challenge yourself with an ultramarathon? Sid Garza-Hillman has written the perfect book for you. Not your typical ultramarathon training guide, this book powerfully outlines lessons and habits to help you both successfully run your first ultramarathon and navigate a busy life.“—Doug Hay, running coach and co-host of No Meat Athlete Radio"This book is funny, relatable, and very informative. If you are interested in taking the plunge into ultrarunning or if you're already an ultrarunner, I suggest you read this book. There's something for everyone." —Hillary Allen, professional ultrarunner and author of Out and Back"Garza-Hillman's book shows us that our connections to nature, community, and our bodies are more important than most of us realize in a fast-paced, technology-driven modern world. Trail running is one of the best practices to build these connections, to slow down, and is something nearly any of us can do. Whether you’re on the fence about signing up for a race because it seems intimidating, or an experienced trail runner already, this book offers insights into how trail running can be a transformative life experience and bring us back to our empowering “wild” side.” —Tayte Pollmann, Writer for the American Trail Running Association"As a road runner I found so many parallels but also felt so inspired to dabble in trail running because it no longer felt so far out of reach but rather attainable. I have no doubt I'll do an ultra in the future and be re-reading Sid's book."—Michaela Robertson, Strides for Strength

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Book SynopsisINSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER In “one of the most important athlete memoirs of its generation” (Kate Fagan, #1 New York Times bestselling author), Olympian Kara Goucher reveals her experience of living through and speaking out about one of the biggest scandals in running.Kara Goucher grew up with Olympic dreams. She excelled at running from a young age and was offered a Nike sponsorship deal when she graduated from college. Then in 2004, she was invited to join a secretive, lavishly funded new team, dubbed the Nike Oregon Project. Coached by distance running legend Alberto Salazar, it seemed like the opportunity of a lifetime. Kara was soon winning a World Championship medal, going to the Olympics, and standing on the podium at the New York and Boston marathons, just like her coach had done. But behind the scenes, Salazar was hiding dark secrets. He pushed the limits of anti-doping rules and created what Kara experienced as a culture of abuse, the extent of which she reveals in her book for the first time. Meanwhile, Nike stood by Alberto for years and proved itself capable of shockingly misogynistic corporate practices. The Longest Race is an unforgettable story that is “as interesting as it is important” (Molly Huddle, two-time Olympian) and also a crucial call to action. Kara became a crusader for female athletes and a key witness helping to get Salazar banned from coaching at the Olympic level. The Longest Race will leave you “motivated, empowered, and ready to take on the world” (Allyson Felix, Olympic gold medalist) as it reveals how Kara broke through the fear of losing everything, bucked powerful forces to take control of her life and career, and reclaimed her love of running.

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