Run for the Hell of It: 50 Running Adventures from 5K to 100 Miles
Language: English
Published by Sword Pen Press, 2023
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- Title
- Run for the Hell of It: 50 Running Adventures from 5K to 100 Miles
- Author
- Boyter, Gavin
- Publisher
- Sword Pen Press
- Publication year
- 2023
- Condition
- Fine
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0957129858
- ISBN 13
- 9780957129856
- Item weight
- 508 grams
Gavin decided to celebrate this milestone year by running 50 miles along the Union Canal. This mini-adventure sparked a year of exploratory runs. He would try everything from his first Parkrun and fell run, to running every stop on London's Piccadilly Line.
From writing "Hope" on the city streets to circuiting the 80-mile Capital Ring, to revisiting childhood haunts in the far northwest of Scotland, Gavin would celebrate a difficult and transitional year, meet some of his running heroes and get lost... a lot. Running after 50 would provide 50 unique adventures.
A poignant patchwork of running, discovery, and the joy of exploring Britain's wild corners.
"Part memoir, part exploration of the joys of running, Gavin's book explores a difficult period in our lives (the pandemic) and shows how running, exercise and the great outdoors have helped many of us cope. Heartily recommended." - SEAN CONWAY, ADVENTURER AND AUTHOR OF 'HELL AND HIGH WATER'.
"Gavin shares his adventures with charm and self-deprecating wit - and what adventures he has had!" - ROB DEERING, COMEDIAN AND CO-HOST OF THE 'RUNNING COMMENTARY' PODCAST.
"A wistful jaunt through a year of running adventures at the height of the pandemic. Each escapade is delightfully recounted with humour and insight, and the writing skips along effortlessly." - ADHARANAND FINN, AUTHOR OF 'RUNNING WITH THE KENYANS'.
"It would take most of us an entire lifetime to cover the kind of running challenges taken on by Gavin. A glimpse into the mind of a running obsessive, somebody who wants you right there, running alongside him. Another remarkable achievement." - RACHEL ANN CULLEN, AUTHOR OF RUNNING FOR OUR LIVES'.
"A fascinating and at times moving testament to the healing power of running and adventure." - RICHARD ASKWITH, AUTHOR OF 'TODAY WE DIE A LITTLE: EMIL ZÁTOPEK - OLYMPIC LEGEND TO COLD WAR HERO'.
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