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Trails and Tribulations
The Running Adventures of Susie Chan AS SEEN ON BBC BETWEEN THE COVERS
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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...
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A compelling and sensationally honest read from one of the UK's leading and most recognised endurance runners.
A compelling and sensationally honest read from one of the UK's leading and most recognised endurance runners.
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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.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781399408783
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 05 February 2026
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Bloomsbury Sport
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 22.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 180g
Pages: 256
About the Author
Susie Chan is an endurance runner who takes on races of all distances from 1 to over 100 miles. She is a veteran of several Marathon des Sables, set the 12-hour treadmill World Record and became the first European female and the first non-US resident to finish the Badwater Ultra Cup. She has also completed all of the World Marathon Majors. As a Peloton tread instructor, she shares her love for running to members worldwide. @susie_chan_
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