Running Up That Hill - Vassos Alexander

DESCRIPTION 

Running Up That Hill is a celebration of endurance running. Of running ridiculous distances - through cities, over mountains and across countries. Distances most people couldn't even imagine. But sports presenter Vassos Alexander is hooked!

Why 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?

There'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.

It'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.

Written by Vassos Alexander 

Published by Bloomsbury 

Foreword by Chrissie Wellington 

Purchase here

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Running-Up-That-Hill-further/dp/1472947967

MY REVIEW 

Like his first book, Dont stop me now, this book still has a smattering of celebrity gains from it. Though not as much as the first book. 

This is all about ultra running and mainly with the authors quest to run Spartathlon.  It deals with his introduction to ultra running with accounts from events most UK ultra runners will at least know about. I find it nice when a book talks of known events to me, I would have little interest in events from across the world. Still would read them but if your reading about events you know of or done them, you can relate to them more.

Though I have no interest in Spartathlon,  it's not on my radar,this books pinnacle is all about Vassos taking on this run. He does talk passionately about running which is nice. 

It's a good read, though again, he has access to things because he's a celebrity.  Dont let that put you off though.