Running the Americas: An epic solo & unsupported run across two continents - Brossura

Ramsay, Jamie

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1068373903 ISBN 13: 9781068373909

Casa editrice: Jamie Ramsay, 2025

Riassunto

★★★★★ "Mindset and making change - a truly incredible book to inspire anyone to get out of their comfort zone."
★★★★★ "An inspiring, honest, and beautifully human story of adventure and self-discovery. Easy to read and hard to put down."
★★★★★ "The author’s voice is raw and honest, filled with humour, pain, and moments of quiet transcendence."
★★★★★ "Jamie’s book is a compelling read, living through his amazing run through the Americas - highly recommend"
★★★★★ "100% recommend - a true adventurer and what a true story this is."
★★★★★ "A hugely inspirational yet unassuming story told in a very human and relatable way."
★★★★★ "If you ever wondered what it would be like and what it would take to run from the tip of the USA to the bottom of Argentina, without having to -this is it!"
★★★★★ "An amazing journey, really well told. It’s about so much more than just the physical challenges of the run itself, with a real insight into an adventure athlete’s inner monologue."
★★★★★ "Jamie Ramsay's Running The Americas is so much more than an epic tale of adventure and truly remarkable endurance.
★★★★★ "Running The Americas is Jamie Ramsay’s wild, honest, and often hilarious account of running solo from Canada to Argentina."
★★★★★"Jamie Ramsay’s book is an absolute must-read for anyone who loves adventure, endurance, and the power of the human spirit."
★★★★★ "I would highly recommend this to anybody who enjoys endurance and travel. Genuine highs and lows, and it’s quite astonishing what is possible."

Book Description

17,000km. 2 continents. 14 countries. 367 running days. Solo. Pushing a Baby Stroller

After 12 years in an office, Jamie Ramsay embarks on an extraordinary, life-changing journey of endurance and self-discovery as he undertakes a remarkable solo, unsupported run from Vancouver to Buenos Aires, pushing everything he needs in a baby stroller. In Running the Americas, experience the thrill of running the equivalent of 402 marathons across two continents, navigating wild and diverse landscapes—from the iconic Pacific Coast Highway and Baja Peninsula in the north to the Atacama Desert and Andes Mountains in the south.

With no support team, Jamie confronts not only the elements but also his own demons and physical injuries that threaten to derail the journey. Whether it's consistently running over a marathon a day, joining raves in forests, experiencing cockfighting tournaments in the Darien Gap, or simply finding solace in solitude, this memoir captures the true essence of adventure and the human spirit.

Running the Americas is much more than just a tale of running; it’s a celebration of life’s unpredictable journey and the connections we forge along the way. Prepare to be inspired, captivated, and motivated to chase your own dreams.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Jamie Ramsay
• Data di pubblicazione: 2025
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1068373903
• ISBN 13: 9781068373909
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 349
• Contatto del produttore: Manufactured by Amazon on behalf of the author; https://www.amazon.it/hz/contact-us; ; c/o Amazon Media EU S.à.r.l., 38 Avenue John F. Kennedy; Luxembourg; L-1855; Lussemburgo