{"product_id":"dealman-u5-ruth-7956","title":"Running Up That Hill by Vassos Alexander – Inspiring Running Memoir \u0026 Fitness Motivation Guide","description":"\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSHORTLISTED FOR THE TELEGRAPH SPORTS HEALTH \u0026amp; FITNESS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD 2019\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRUNNING AWARDS 2019 - TOP BOOK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhy else would he run an ultra in Paris, backwards, having missed the start? Why head to Wales for the world's hardest mountain race with a badly sprained ankle? And why follow in some unforgiving, ancient footsteps and attempt the oldest and toughest footrace on earth, the 153-mile Spartathlon?\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThere's joy to be found here. Really there is. Vassos recalls his own assaults on these gruelling races, along with ultra-running legends including Scott Jurek, Jasmin Paris, Kilian Jornet, Mimi Anderson and Dean Karnazes. They all testify to the transformative power of endurance running.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt's about the astonishing highs that come from pushing your body to the limit. The confidence and peace when you challenge yourself and succeed. All told, this is a cracking tale of what keeps ultra-distance runners running, mile after mile after mile.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46975327699250,"sku":"SNW3293","price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0704\/7351\/5314\/files\/RunningUpThatHill.jpg?v=1781857746","url":"https:\/\/www.powpex.com\/products\/dealman-u5-ruth-7956","provider":"Powpex Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}