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Definitive Fell-Running Book

Climbing & Mountaineering

Feet in the Clouds : A Tale of Fell-Running and Obsession

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This captivating exploration delves into the extraordinary world of fell running, where obsessed athletes race up and down Britain's most unforgiving mountains at breathtaking speeds.


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About the book

Through vivid storytelling, readers are introduced to the legends, eccentrics, and record-breakers who have made this gruelling sport their life's passion. From the Lake District's punishing peaks to the rich history of mountain running, this is both a personal quest to understand what drives people to such extremes and a love letter to the British landscape. With wit, insight, and infectious enthusiasm, the narrative captures the raw beauty of the fells and the remarkable characters who challenge themselves against nature's harshest terrain. An inspiring read for anyone fascinated by endurance, the outdoors, or the peculiarly British tradition of seeking adventure in our wildest places.

Book details

Published by Aurum Press Ltd

Audiobook ISBN: 9781854109897 29 May 2004 230 x 150 (mm) Narrated by Richard Askwith 14 hrs and 2 mins

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