Bloomsbury Running Up That Hill & Eat And Run 2 Books Collection Set - Vassos Alexander & Scott Jurek - Paperback Ultrarunning Memoirs For Runners

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Titles in This Set. Running Up That Hill: The Highs and Lows of Going That Bit Further. Eat and Run: My Unlikely Journey to Ultramarathon Greatness. Details. Condition: Brand New. Format: Paperback. Publisher: Bloomsbury Sport (Running Up That Hill); Bloomsbury Paperbacks (Eat and Run). Age Range: Adult. Overview. This two-book collection brings together two of the most loved memoirs in ultrarunning: Vassos Alexander's Running Up That Hill and Scott Jurek's Eat and Run. Both brand new paperbacks, the set pairs British broadcaster Alexander's witty, self-deprecating account of chasing ultra-distances with elite champion Jurek's story of plant-powered endurance and record-breaking trail success. Together they offer humour, honesty and genuine insight into what drives people to run further than seems humanly possible.. About the Books. Running Up That Hill follows sports presenter Vassos Alexander as he becomes hooked on the strange joys of ultra-distance running. From running an ultramarathon in Paris backwards after missing the start, to tackling one of the world's toughest mountain races in Wales with a badly sprained ankle, and finally attempting the brutal 153-mile Spartathlon, Alexander recounts his exploits with warmth, humour and honesty. Along the way he draws on the wisdom of ultrarunning legends including Scott Jurek, Jasmin Paris and Kilian Jornet.. Eat and Run tells the remarkable story of Scott Jurek, one of the most dominant ultrarunners of his generation. From a modest Midwestern upbringing to becoming a seven-time winner of the legendary Western States 100, Jurek's memoir traces his transformation through relentless training, mental toughness and a plant-based diet that powered him to record-breaking finishes. Co-written with journalist Steve Friedman, the book blends race narrative with nutrition insight and original recipes.. Two bestselling ultrarunning memoirs in one giftable paperback set. Brand new condition, ideal for runners, coaches and endurance sport fans. Genuine insight into training, mindset, nutrition and motivation. Written by a leading UK sports broadcaster and a champion ultramarathoner. Perfect gift for anyone into trail running, marathons or personal challenges. Compact paperback format, easy to read at home, on the trail or while travelling. About the Authors. Vassos Alexander is one of the UK's best-known sports broadcasters, a presenter on The Chris Evans Breakfast Show on Virgin Radio, and a keen endurance runner with a sub-3-hour marathon personal best. He has completed some of the toughest ultramarathons in the world. Scott Jurek is a champion ultramarathon runner and seven-time winner of the Western States Endurance Run, renowned for his plant-based approach to fuelling elite performance. His memoir was co-written with journalist and author Steve Friedman.. Why You'll Love This Ultrarunning Memoir Set. Two authentic, funny and inspiring true stories of endurance from very different runners. A brilliant gift for anyone who loves trail running, marathons, or stories of pushing past their limits.. Please Note: Cover shown is the UK edition. ISBN and edition may vary slightly from images; please contact us with any questions before ordering.