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The Rise of the Ultra Runners

A Journey to the Edge of Human Endurance

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Marathons are no longer impressive.

Pain is to be relished, not avoided.

Hallucinations are perfectly normal.

Ultra running defies conventional logic. Yet this most brutal and challenging sport is now one of the fastest growing in the world. But is it an antidote to modern life or a symptom of a modern illness?

Adharanand Finn travelled to the heart of the sport to find out - and to see if could become an ultra runner himself. His journey took him from the deserts of Oman to the snow-capped peaks of the Rockies, and from a 24-hour track race in Tooting to his ultimate goal, the 105-mile Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc.

The Rise of the Ultra Runners is the electrifying, inspirational account of what he learned along the way. Through encounters with the sport's many colourful characters and his experiences of its soaring highs and crushing lows, Finn offers an unforgettable insight into what can be found at the boundaries of human endeavour.

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The story from start to finish is inspiring, knowing that even the fittest people go through struggles us normal people do. To feel like you're almost there and despite the woes faced makes for an interesting listen.

Mr Finn delivers again.

Inspirational

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I bought this book to give me some inspiration and movitation whilst training for a half marathon and it did not disappoint!
A great read, would definitely recommend!

Motivational

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An ideal book for those at the start of their ultra running journey, lots of helpful personal experiences and anecdotes that I’d imagine describe most people’s early journeys. Including how you think of yourself as a runner.
Also a great intro to the thinking of elites. Maybe my favourite of the AF series.

Beautifully Open!

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As a budding runner and aspiring ultra runner, and as a fan of very well written journalism, this book detailing his hardships and discoveries was absolutely fantastic. The author narrates slowly, so 1.2x speed is perfect.

Very well written, informative and emotionally evocative

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Absolutely no idea what an incredible journey I was about to go on listening to this.
I loved every minute of it. He talks with such enthusiasm and earnestness, it is a truely gripping book. Fantastic in every way.

Exceptional!

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