Trails and Tribulations

DAILY MAIL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR

WINNER OF THE SPORTS BOOK AWARDS 2025 SPORTS PERFORMANCE BOOK OF THE YEAR

SHORTLISTED FOR THE GREAT OUTDOORS READER AWARDS 2025

‘I laughed, gulped and cried as I read Susie’s stories of battling through some of the hardest races on this planet as well as some of the hardest moments in her life’ — Sophie Raworth

AN EXHILARATING READ FROM ONE OF THE UK'S LEADING ENDURANCE RUNNERS.

Trails and Tribulations by Susie Chan is an inspiring narrative from an icon of endurance running. Since taking up running at the age of 35, Susie has completed the legendary Marathon des Sables more times than any other British woman, set the 12-hour treadmill World Record, and was one of the first women to finish all the World Marathon Majors.

Susie’s story is an inspirational fight against the odds. From leaving a dysfunctional marriage and managing as a single mum to tackling cancer treatment, Susie has faced significant adversity. Throughout it all, running has kept her going. She always finds a reason to lace up her shoes and hit the road—or the track, trail, or tread. Her mantra: You never regret a run.

From the Moroccan desert, the Peruvian jungle, and the sweltering Death Valley, to Susie’s local South Downs and a running track in Tooting, her adventures take her across the globe. With Susie’s down-to-earth personality, refreshing attitude, and wicked sense of humour, readers discover the countless reasons she finds to push herself further and the life-changing opportunities running has provided her.

Her passion for the sport is infectious, and her story is a shining example to all in the running community and beyond.