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Lonely Planet Epic Runs of North America

Series: Epic
Brief Description
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.... Read More
Format: Hardback
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Lonely Planet Epic Runs of North America

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.

Series: Epic

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Book Details

INFORMATION

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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