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Running up that hill
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- Book Synopsis
- SHORTLISTED FOR THE TELEGRAPH SPORTS HEALTH & FITNESS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD 2019 RUNNING AWARDS 2019 - TOP BOOK Running Up That Hill is a celebration of endurance running. Of running ridiculous distances - through cities, over mountains and across countries. Distances most people couldn't even imagine. But sports presenter Vassos Alexander is hooked! Why else would he run an ultra in Paris, backwards, having missed the start? Why head to Wales for the world's hardest mountain race with a badly sprained ankle? And why follow in some unforgiving, ancient footsteps and attempt the oldest and toughest footrace on earth, the 153-mile Spartathlon? There's joy to be found here. Really there is. Vassos recalls his own assaults on these gruelling races, along with ultra-running legends including Scott Jurek, Jasmin Paris, Kilian Jornet, Mimi Anderson and Dean Karnazes. They all testify to the transformative power of endurance running. It's about the astonishing highs that come from pushing your body to the limit. The confidence and peace when you challenge yourself and succeed. All told, this is a cracking tale of what keeps ultra-distance runners running, mile after mile after mile.
- About The Author
- Vassos Alexander is one of the best-known sports presenters in the UK. He is a presenter on The Chris Evans Breakfast Show on Virgin Radio and has commentated on everything from tennis to diving. Vassos is a seasoned endurance runner with a sub-3hr marathon PB and has completed some of the longest and most gruelling races on earth. He is the author of two bestselling books on running: Don't Stop Me Now and Running Up That Hill. He lives in London with his wife Caroline and three children.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781472947956
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Sport, (10 January 2019)
- Number of Pages
- 224
- Weight
- 202 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 196 x 128 x 8 mm
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