Sandstone Pr | Atletické sporty

Mark Atkinson is living proof that you don't have to be 'good' at running to make it through a marathon or even further. Packed with insights and tips, pitfalls and joy, Ducking Long Way invites you to join him for a beer at mile thirty as he pushes himself as far as he can while still running for the sheer joy of

A detailed history of the sport of fell running. The book also tells the stories of some of the greatest exponents of the sport through the ages. Many of them achieved greatness whilst still working full time in traditional jobs, a million miles away from the professionalism of other branches of athletics

Not only a history, but also an exploration of the what, why, and how of this classic mountain running challenge, the Bob Graham Round. It covers the genesis of the BGR and documents its development from idle challenge to its present status as a rite of passage for endurance runners. The Round is emphatically NOT a "how-to" guide. Longlisted for the TGO Outdoor Book of the Year 2015. With black & white

A memoir of one average runner who decided to tackle the longest linear run in Britain. Nearing 40 years-old, Gavin Boyter was a Scottish man living in London whose dreams of a film career were quickly evaporating. He decided to run mainland Britain from end to end while filming and writing about his experience. Downhill from Here is the result, written in such an engaging and witty voice the reader accompanies him every step of the

This is the story of the 1983 mountain running championship. It looks at two very different athletes' lives, Kenny Stuart and John Wild. The Championship in 1983 was much tougher than it is now, and after 15 races, the title was decided by just 20 seconds at the final race. With black and white