Running Across Countries
After running across France and Germany, Russell Secker takes on the toughest physical and mental challenge of his life - running across the whole of Europe in the 2009 edition of the Trans Europe Footrace. The race format is simple yet implausibly difficult - an average of 45 miles a day on foot for 64 consecutive days.Starting from Bari in the south of Italy, 67 ultrarunners from around the world set off to test themselves on a grueling 2-month journey of self-discovery. The race passes through Italy, Austria, Germany, Sweden and Finland before reaching the northernmost land in Europe - North Cape, Norway - 400 miles inside the Arctic Circle.Running Across Countries gives first-hand insight into the daunting challenge of becoming a transcontinental runner, one of the toughest and most unforgiving tests of the human body and spirit.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1448668123
ISBN13:9781448668120
Release Date:September 2009
Publisher:Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Length:182 Pages
Weight:0.55 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 5.3" x 8.0"
Customer Reviews
3 ratings
Just what I was looking for!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 14 years ago
I am actually training for the 2010 Trans Germany race and to come across this book was perfect! I've read Dr. David Horton's book of running the Appalachain Trail and of his Trans American footrace and this was just as good!
dangerous ideas
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
What an idea. To go off and run like this. Maybe some day I will join in.
Intimate and Inspirational for Runners
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
Russell Secker's new book, Running Across Countries, is a personal account of his scaling the Everest of long-distance running -- footraces across countries and even continents. Mr Secker has completed the Trans-Gaul, across France, the Trans-Germany, across, well, you get it, and now the Trans-Europa, from the heel of Italy to the Arctic Circle. His well-written book is a superb account of the demons of feet, food, and fast that he met on his races and an encouraging advisory for runners who find that one more level beyond the marathon beckons. I enjoyed the clear and crisp narratives and the gentle transition from personal account to inspirational guidebook. Jack Woodville London
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