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The Rise of the Ultra Runners

A Journey to the Edge of Human Endurance

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The Rise of the Ultra Runners

By: Adharanand Finn
Narrated by: Adharanand Finn
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Marathons are no longer impressive.

Pain is to be relished, not avoided.

Hallucinations are perfectly normal.

Ultra running defies conventional logic. Yet this most brutal and challenging sport is now one of the fastest growing in the world. But is it an antidote to modern life or a symptom of a modern illness?

Adharanand Finn travelled to the heart of the sport to find out - and to see if could become an ultra runner himself. His journey took him from the deserts of Oman to the snow-capped peaks of the Rockies, and from a 24-hour track race in Tooting to his ultimate goal, the 105-mile Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc.

The Rise of the Ultra Runners is the electrifying, inspirational account of what he learned along the way. Through encounters with the sport's many colourful characters and his experiences of its soaring highs and crushing lows, Finn offers an unforgettable insight into what can be found at the boundaries of human endeavour.

©2019 Adharanand Finn (P)2019 Faber Audio Extreme Sports Running & Jogging Sports Sports Psychology Inspiring Heartfelt Thought-Provoking
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fascinating look at the author's ultra running journey. Well researched and interesting story that was moving at times. The author draws you in and you feel like you're on the trail with him.

Fascinating and moving look at ultra races

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I really enjoyed this book, its honest and well written. He truly understands the pain and resistance when it comes to racing

Great running book

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Modest but really good in the end. I was sad when it finished. Great angle compared to all the other running books.

Loved it

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I have a goal now , I loved it. Anyone can do it as long as they train hard and are consistent

Motivational

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Love audiobooks read by the author and this was no exception. At first the Authors' (Finn) voice is droll and unengaging. But the story slowly but surely draws you in you and before you know it you are fully engaged. If you have an interest in ultras, and/or trail running you will definitely enjoy this somewhat biographic tale of pushing the body too new levels, through grit, determination and a strong mind. The story also touches on the power of family and friendship and how these can keep you going when you believe you are exhausted and finished. The story ultimately speaks about why we seek out these great and somewhat crazy challenges in a modern world where we are more comfortable than ever before.

Makes me want to run for days!!

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Very much enjoyed reading this book. Not only was it full of useful information, it was a page turner that I was sad to finish. Will definitely read again.

A great read!

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Part story, part news and part factual historical of ultra running and its actors. Adharanand writes and narrates a wonderful nail biter...can’t wait for more.

What a book, why did it have to end?

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absolutely loved this book a great tale of endurance and a raw insite into the world of ultra running

awesome book

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I’m not even a runner and this story was really amazing and inspiring! I’m off to learn how to run! I love that it was read by the author.

Crazy and inspiring!

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This book is a combination of the rise of an extraordinary sport with a heartfelt talented writer, and all from the horse's mouth, as the author competes in the ultra marathons. This is not a story told from the outside, but one told from deep within the sport and deep within the torment and adulation that this sport pushes on it participants - and all the while written with elegance, grace and humility. Thank you so much for putting this into the world. I hated running all my life, not I have seen it in all its beauty and am running every day now.

I used to despise running...but never again!

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