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Barefoot Britain

A Running Adventure Like No Other

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Barefoot Britain

By: Anna McNuff
Narrated by: Anna McNuff
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Step into an adventure that set the country alight.

Anna McNuff had never run a mile without shoes on before. And yet, one British summer, she set off to run a (very) wiggly route from the Shetland Islands to London–on a mission to cover the distance of 100 marathons…in bare feet.

Fuelled by a desire to push mind and body to the limit (and to drink tea and eat biscuits), she zigzagged over rugged coastlines, through small villages, across windswept moors, along golden sandy beaches, and even down the odd picturesque A-road. As the journey gathered pace, she was joined by thousands of other runners and soon learned that, even though she was (usually) the only one in bare feet, this was far from a solo journey.

Barefoot Britain is warm-hearted, funny and painfully honest–featuring remote islands, big cities, kind strangers and setbacks-a-plenty. It’s a story which reveals the messy reality of taking on a crazy idea, and above all, shows how one person’s will to dig deep and carry on can encourage others to do the same.

©2023 Anna McNuff (P)2023 Anna McNuff Adventurers, Explorers & Survival Running & Jogging Adventure Funny Heartfelt Inspiring Witty
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I really enjoyed listening. Thank you for inspiring people to do what they feel is right even when most people around them think they are nuts!

Another inspirational adventure

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Another fantastic adventure from Anna and brought to life with her awesome narration. Can’t wait for the next one!

Another awesome read

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This is a fantastic read, I loved all the stories and laughed all the way through. What a wonderful experience. Well done Anna on a very cool achievement!

Love Love Love

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Stunning story telling. Leaving nothing out you’re in there with her for the physical and mental ups and downs. Adventure is the core of existence with Anna! Thank you ANNA!

Funny and visual descriptors take you along for the adventure!

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Anna McNuff. A brilliant woman. Fabulous writer and alround bloody awesome person. Her books have brought me so much pleasure EACH time I’ve listened to them. Yes, listened to them all at lwaat twice. When you can’t go out on your own adventure listen to hers. So real. So honest and just great!

Loved it!

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Absolutely loved this inspiring book, the second of Anna’s books that I’ve listened to. As someone who loves an adventure (although nothing as epic as Anna’s) it was easy listening with so many giggles throughout. Anna’s humour was perfect for this English girl living in Australia. I’m currently slightly held back on the adventure front with 2 small children to look after and so I loved listening to this adventure, about the amazing moments and the challenges faced. For me it really hit home how amazing and strong we can be when we put our mind to it. Brilliant read or listen.
Thanks for sharing your journey with so many.

Giggling my way through this one.

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Anna is such an inspiration. Love listening to all her books. So much fun. Enjoy!

Loved it.

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An amazing woman & amazing adventure tale! Highly recommend to any fellow runner or adventurer!

Excellent!

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Loved all of it. It was funny and easy to follow. Great travelogue of Britain

Great. Funny. Interesting

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Anna is awesomely bonkers. I chose this book straight after listening to her shorter book Bedtime Adventure Stories for Adults.
I remember seeing bits of barefoot Britain via Anna’s Instagram and thinking how incredible a challenge she’d taken on.
Her book kept me riveted over the past two weeks, I’ve devoured every last bit like a slab of chocolate cake after a long adventure run.
If you like listening to adventures, and feeling like you’re really a part of the journey, this book will be for you.

Ever relatable and totally inspiring

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