The Holy Trail (Hardcover)

Rik Merchie

ISBN 10: 9401449201 / ISBN 13: 9789401449205

Published by Lannoo Publishers, Tielt, 2018

About this Item

Hardcover. For those willing to go to the edge, for those who love to run close to the sky, here are some of the world's most challenging and beautiful running trails and races. Twelve trails are covered in depth, and many more are included. From Norway to South Africa, Hong Kong to Colorado, and Switzerland to Columbia, these profiles are accompanied by travel information, as well as stories from those with experience on these trails, whether talking about the music they run to, or the good will shared among fellow runners. AUTHOR: Rik Merchie has worked as a teacher, documentary filmmaker and freelance editor for Belgian national television. In 2012 he wrote Hitchhiking Everest (in French) also published by Lannoo. SELLING POINTS: . 12 world famous trail races for those willing to go to the edge . Down-to-earth testimonies with stories of good will, running facts, gags and human interest . For the experienced trail runner, mountain sporter, curious sportsman and music lover 200 colour, 50 b/w images Venture into the wild and discover amazing locations. A challenging list of 12 trail runs you should have done. A must for everyone who runs intensively. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Holy Trail (Hardcover)
• Publisher: Lannoo Publishers, Tielt
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9401449201
• ISBN 13: 9789401449205
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: new

About this title

Synopsis

• Trail running is ranked in the top five outdoor sports in the US
• 1300 trail races are held annually around the globe
• Trail Runner Magazine has over 78,000 subscribers
• For the experienced trail runner, mountain traveler, or anyone with an active love of the outdoors

For those willing to go to the edge, for those who love to run close to the sky, here are some of the world's most challenging and beautiful running trails and races. Twelve trails are covered in depth, and many more are included. From Norway to South Africa, Hong Kong to Colorado, and Switzerland to Columbia, these profiles are accompanied by travel information, as well as stories from those with experience on these trails, whether talking about the music they run to, or the good will shared among fellow runners.

About the Author

Rik Merchie has worked as a teacher, documentary filmmaker and freelance editor for Belgian national television. In 2012 he wrote Hitchhiking Everest (in French) also published by Lannoo.