Running Wild: Inspirational Trails from Around the World

by Julie Freeman, Simon Freeman, Dean Karnazes (Foreword by)

Overview

An inspirational collection of the most scenic trail runs around the globe, from leading figures in the world of trail running and the editors of the cult independent running magazine Like the Wind.

Trail running is as simple as it sounds: just put one foot in front of the other, somewhere unpaved and outdoors. The opportunities it presents are endless, with a wide variety of routes that stretch over mountains, forests, and deserts, in hot climates and frigid ones, through some of the most wild and beautiful places on Earth.

Running Wild highlights the most exciting trail runs from around the world, from the heights of the Alps and the snowy expanses of the Arctic to the jungles of Latin America and the outback Down Under. Each destination is brought to life by a different trail runner, showcasing exactly what makes each location so spectacular, as well as providing practical information to keep you moving on the ground. Stunning photography provides inspiration in every chapter, revealing the breathtaking experiences that anyone can access with just a pair of shoes and the will to explore.

The trails in this book offer unparalleled experiences. They encourage novices and experts alike to get into nature, create new physical experiences, be in the moment—and arrive in a different mental space.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780500295618
Publisher:	Thames & Hudson
Publication date:	06/14/2022
Pages:	256
Sales rank:	636,027
Product dimensions:	7.40(w) x 9.50(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Julie Freeman is a co-founder and creative director of global running magazine Like the Wind. She is based in London.

Simon Freeman is the co-founder and creative director of global running magazine Like the Wind, where he is also the editor. He is based in London.

Dean Karnazes is an American ultramarathon runner, and author of Ultramarathon Man: Confessions of an All-Night Runner.

Table of Contents

Foreword Dean Karnazes 06

Introduction 08

01 The Dolomites - Italy 12

Don't Underestimate the Dolomites

02 The Lofoten Islands - Norway 26

The Magic of the Midnight Sun

03 The Chamonix Valley - France 42

Unforgettable Views in the French Alps

04 Inverie & The Knoydart Peninsula - Scotland 56

A Scottish Highland Landscape Shaped By Water

05 Corsica - France 70

One Step at a Time

06 The Pyrenees - France/Spain 84

Finding Beauty on the Lost Mountain

07 The Kungsleden - Sweden 96

Carving a Path Through the Swedish Wilderness

08 The Lake District - England 112

Landscape & Language you Won't Find Anywhere Else

09 Jura - Switzerland 126

The Perfect Introduction to the Swiss Trails

10 British Columbia - Canada 138

Unlimited Exploration From Vancouver

11 The White Mountains - USA 152

Picturesque Presidentials & Pemi

12 Sedona & Flagstaff - USA 168

Just Like the Movies

13 Sierra Norte De Oaxaca - Mexico 184

The Valley of the Ghosts

14 Patagonia - Chile 196

Complete Immersion in Nature

15 Great Himalaya Trail - Nepal 210

The Highs of the Himalayas

16 The West Macdonnell Ranges - Northern Territory 224

Solitude in the Outback

Tips on the Ground 240

Races and Useful Websites 245

Bibliography 247

Contributors 248

Picture Credits 251

Index 252

Editorial Reviews

06/01/2022

The editors of the cult running magazine Like the Wind have pulled together an unusual trail running/travel guide: many of the book's routes are multi-day adventures, and most of the trails are in remote, sometimes mountainous, wilderness. Among the 16 scenic trails are routes through the Dolomites, the Pyrenees, Swedish Lapland, and Sedona and the White Mountains in the U.S., each described by a different runner and followed by a list of practical information (accommodations; weather conditions; where to stop for food; the best months to run the trail). The text reads a bit like a travel magazine, with little guidance on trail running itself, and more than half of the book is devoted to breathtaking photographs of the rugged landscapes. It could appeal equally to runners looking for new places to run and explore and to armchair adventurers seeking a vicarious wilderness experience. VERDICT A perfect fit for public libraries with large travel sections or lots of interest in adventure travel.—John Napp

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