The Rise of the Ultra Runners
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Award-winning journalist Adharanand Finn ventures into the extraordinary world of ultra running, where races stretch beyond the marathon distance into territories of seemingly impossible endurance. From 100-mile mountain epics to multi-day desert crossings, he explores why thousands of ordinary people are pushing themselves to run farther than ever before.
Embedding himself within the global ultra running community, Finn trains alongside elite athletes, attempts his own gruelling races, and investigates what drives runners to seek out such extreme challenges. With characteristic wit and insight, he examines the physical limits of human endurance whilst uncovering the deeper psychological and spiritual rewards that keep ultra runners coming back for more. An inspiring and illuminating journey into one of the world's fastest-growing sports.
