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SOLO

What running across mountains taught me about life

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SOLO

By: Jenny Tough
Narrated by: Jenny Tough
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'Jenny Tough writes with the same talent, imagination, and sheer courage that she displays in her athletic endeavours. This book will broaden the horizons of all who venture between its covers.' - Emily Chappell, author of Where There's a Will

'I love that SOLO is part-self help and part adventure story. Jenny shows us all that the journey to self-belief comes with just as many ups and downs as the mountains she traverses and that, with a little trust in ourselves (and a few good cups of coffee) the next seemingly insurmountable pass is never beyond our reach.' - Anna McNuff, author of Bedtime Adventure Stories for Grown Ups

Jenny Tough is an endurance athlete who's best known for running and cycling in some of world's most challenging events - achieving accolades that are an inspiration to outdoor adventurers everywhere. But SOLO tells the story of a much more personal project: Jenny's quest to come to terms with feelings and emotions that were holding her back. Like runners at any level, she knew already that running made her feel better, and like so many of us, she knew that completing goals independently was empowering, too. So she set herself an audacious objective: to run - solo, unsupported, on her own - across mountain ranges on six continents, starting with one of the most remote locations on Earth in Kyrgystan.

SOLO chronicles Jenny's journey every step of the way across the Tien Shan (Asia), the High Atlas (Africa), the Bolivian Andes (South America), the Southern Alps (Oceania), the Canadian Rockies (North America) and the Transylvanian Alps (Europe), as she learns lessons in self-esteem, resilience, bravery and so much more. What Jenny's story tells us most of all is that setting out to do things solo - whether the ambitious or the everyday - can be invigorating, encouraging and joyful. And her call to action to find strength, confidence and self-belief in everything we do will inspire and motivate.
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Jenny Tough writes with the same talent, imagination, and sheer courage that she displays in her athletic endeavours. This book will broaden the horizons of all who venture between its covers. (Emily Chappell, author of WHERE THERE'S A WILL)
I love that SOLO is part-self help and part adventure story. Jenny shows us all that the journey to self-belief comes with just as many ups and downs as the mountains she traverses and that, with a little trust in ourselves (and a few good cups of coffee) the next seemingly insurmountable pass is never beyond our reach. (Anna McNuff, author of BEDTIME ADVENTURE STORIES FOR GROWN UPS)
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This book is very inspiring! Moreover, it's never boring because of the writer and reader (so unusual to have both an excellent writer and reader!). Thanks Jenny for sharing your story with all of us.

Great book! and great reader!

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Inspirational! Thanks Jenny for sharing your thoughts with us! Love your book and YouTube videos

Great book!

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Having it read by the author brought it to life. Such an inspiring story of grit and determination. Showing you should always live life on your own terms and not be discouraged from following your dreams and passions. Super well done and thank you for sharing your journey.

Fantastically inspiring

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Loved the project and her honesty. I loved her honesty and the way she set about each journey, remembering to enjoy each moment. A beautiful soul and a soothing voice.

Very brave!

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An inspirational listen, The author give a frank and honest retelling of some fantastic adventures.

A great listen while plodding around in the rain.

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