Running Up That Hill: The Highs and Lows of Going That Bit Further by Vassos Alexander - Non Fiction

Details. Condition: Brand New. Format: Paperback. ISBN: 9781472947956. Publisher: Bloomsbury Sport. Overview. Running Up That Hill is sports broadcaster Vassos Alexander's exhilarating memoir of ultra-distance running, charting his obsession with covering impossible distances through cities, over mountains and across entire countries. Blending self-deprecating humour with genuine insight into what drives ordinary people to attempt extraordinary feats, this book captures the pain, the camaraderie and the transformative joy of pushing the body far beyond its comfort zone. A must-read for runners and armchair adventurers alike.. About the Book. Vassos Alexander is hooked on endurance running, and Running Up That Hill is his hilarious, honest account of why. He recalls attempting an ultra-marathon in Paris backwards, having missed the start entirely, and heading to Wales to tackle the world's hardest mountain race on a badly sprained ankle. Most memorably, he follows in ancient footsteps to attempt the legendary 153-mile Spartathlon, one of the oldest and toughest footraces on earth. Along the way, Vassos draws on conversations with some of the biggest names in ultra-running, including Scott Jurek, Jasmin Paris, Kilian Jornet, Mimi Anderson and Dean Karnazes, all of whom testify to the strange, addictive power of endurance sport. Far from a dry training manual, this is a warm, funny, deeply human exploration of why anyone would choose to run further, harder and longer than seems remotely sensible. It captures the highs that come from pushing past perceived limits, the quiet confidence built through struggle, and the community spirit that binds ultra-runners together, whatever the distance or terrain. Whether you're a seasoned marathoner, a couch-to-5k beginner, or simply curious about what compels people to run through the night across mountain ranges, this book offers both inspiration and a very good laugh. It's a celebration of grit, humility and the simple joy of put