Running Wild: An Extraordinary Adventure from the Spiritual World of Running
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| Rating | : | 4.70 (607 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B001G8WNRS |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 206 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-01-18 |
| Language | : | English |
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"Canyon Pioneers. John Annerino has made a series of audacious wilderness runs, including the first below-the-rim run of the length of the Grand Canyon."-- Outside MagazineThe Grand Canyon Explored. "There's no one better to tap for insights on Grand Canyon lore, history and geographyHere, canyon master John Annerino unveils the greatest tales of Grand Canyon history."-- National Geographic ADVENTURE"His journey of discovery becomes a fervent quest to share in the way of an ancient culture. This
An incredible journey and spiritual quest to the limits of physical and mental endurance, Running Wild takes you there and leaves you breathless.. Badly hurt in a climbing accident and told he would never run again, the author defied his doctors and his own overwhelming pain to run the length of the Grand Canyon three times, rediscovering Native American trade routes lost to modern knowledge. In this story of rare triumph, John Annerino chronicles his progress from injury to recovery to victory
Donnamarie Barnes said A runner's touchstone. I first read "Running Wild" several years ago while recovering from a running injury and it not only gave me the confidence to come back from the injury but also became my running companion. I have since re-read it many times especially before an important race or when the reasons for training get blurry. For a runner it is a spiritual . "A book which captures the true feeling of running wild." according to Dave Prosser (dprosser@csc.com. Running Wild was written in a way so as to capture the feelings that can overcome a person when he or she has an addiction to this kind of obsession.The obsession to run where no one else runs,to run when no one else runs (ieblistering heat , biting cold)and to run farther than anyone else runs.The author does convey to the reader the r. Have to disagree on the 5 star ratings Michael Walsh As a runner of 15+ marathons, a couple ultras and being an avid trail runner, I really wanted to love this book. Annerino is a compelling character, with great courage and anyone who has regularly run long distance on trail can see, a man who must have incredible commitment. The book however comes up short of where it could have. After