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Lonely Planet Epic Runs of North America
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The ultimate book of running adventures across North America featuring 200 epic routes from city circuits to off-road trails, plus amazing running stories from celebrated athletes. Discover tales of 50 incredible runs plus a further 150 awesome running trip ideas from easy-going jogs to one-of-a-kind challenges....
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Hit the ground running with tales of 50 epic runs throughout North America plus 150 extra trips for runners. Sprint around Daufuskie Island; race across the Lost Lake Trail in Alaska; compete in California's Big Sur Marathon - with stories from iconic athletes, travel tips, maps, and stunning photography to inspire a lifetime of running adventures.
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The ultimate book of running adventures across North America featuring 200 epic routes from city circuits to off-road trails, plus amazing running stories from celebrated athletes.
Discover tales of 50 incredible runs plus a further 150 awesome running trip ideas from easy-going jogs to one-of-a-kind challenges. Epic Runs of North America takes travellers across the US, Canada, and the Caribbean to experience heart-pounding trails that are a tonic for the mind, soul—and legs!
Inside Epic Runs of North America:
- 50 first-person accounts of running routes, races, and trails plus 150 suggestions of similar runs to experience.
- Remarkable stories from celebrated athletes and writers offering personal insights into runs they've completed, including Mark Remy, Hannah Selinger, Jinghuah Liu Tervalon, Stephanie Case, Alison Mariella Désir, Barbara Noe Kennedy, Brendan Sainsbury, Brian Metzler, Charlie Engle, Matt Phillips, and more.
- Challenge level grading for each run varies from easy for running newbies, harder for runners seeking a challenge, and epic for seasoned racers.
- Breathtaking photography that brings each run to life and inspires readers to explore the world.
- Expert information, maps, and practical details on where to start and finish your run, total distance, how to get there, what to take, where to stay, and things to know.
- Beautiful and vibrant book cover by New Zealand illustrator, Ross Murray.
- Featured runs include the Boston Marathon; the National Mall in Washington DC; the Badwater 135 Ultramarathon; the Martin Goodman Waterfront Trail of Toronto; the Reggae Marathon in Jamaica; and many more.
This book is a must-have for readers in search of new running experiences in North America and makes the perfect gift for anyone who loves to explore the great outdoors with a spring in their step.
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Book Details
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ISBN: 9781837581948
Publisher: Lonely Planet Global Limited
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 12 September 2024
Country: Ireland
Imprint: Lonely Planet Global Limited
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 26.0mm
Width: 206.0mm
Height: 266.0mm
Weight: 1180g
Pages: 320
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