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Coasting

Running Around the Coast of Britain – Life, Love and (Very) Loose Plans

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Coasting

By: Elise Downing
Narrated by: Elise Downing
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Running away from your problems doesn’t solve anything - but sometimes it’s more fun than dealing with them.

Elise was spending a lot of time crying on buses. She had just graduated from university; had a shiny new flat, her first proper job and a budding relationship - and they were making her miserable. Sitting at work one day, she hit upon the obvious solution. Run 5,000 miles around the coast of Britain, carrying her kit on her back. Six months later Elise set off, with absolutely no ultra-running experience, unable to read a map and having never pitched a tent before. Over the 301 days that followed, she developed a debilitating fear of farmyard animals, cried on a lot of beaches and saw Britain at its most wild and wonderful. With heart and humour, Elise explores the thrill of taking risks and putting your trust in total strangers, and learns some home truths along the way.

©2021 Elise Downing (P)2021 W F Howes Travel Writing & Commentary Inspiring Heartfelt
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At 66 years old I’m probably not the target audience but I really liked this. The author/narrator is very authentic and the writing and reading styles carried me as a listener along with them on the highs and lows of the journey undertaken. Very refreshing.

Enjoyable and honest account of completing a personal challenge

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Loved it. Great story with lots of laugh out loud moments. a must read

Just keep on listening to this great audio book

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A highly recommended tale of a long adventure that is as much about self discovery as it is the running.
I was a little sceptical in the early chapters but you really see the self doubts and inexperience evolve as the story develops.
Heartening and inspiring as Elise finds her way and receives so much support from countless people on route.
P.S. Boo Greg.

What a journey

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Really easy to listen to, inspiring and funny. Definitely makes you want to go on some adventures!

Loved it!

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Inspiring adventure! Such a versatile and wonderful young lady. I still can't believe this journey, what determination. And the writing is very good too. What can I say: well done on all accounts 👏

Amazing adventure

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