Grab your trainers and get ready to run around the world!Take a loop around stunning Lake Bled,jog along a section of China's famous Great Wall or tackle the historic Boston Marathon: Run celebrates 100 of the world's most amazing races and routes.Featuring a mix of iconic races and epic ultras,off-the-beaten-path trails and welcoming park runs,it's the ultimate inspiration for adventuring on two feet,whether you're a marathon devotee,hardcore trail runner or gentle jogger.So what are you waiting for Grab your running shoes and get going as you discover: - Three types of running holidays: to attend a training camp,to attend a specific event and to explore a new destination by running through it. - A carefully curated list of 100 of the best runs in the world,chosen by sports journalists and travel experts.- A variety of distances: 5ks for those getting started,through to 10ks,half-marathons,marathons and more- A mix of organized,registration-only races and do-it-yourself runs that might inspire a future holiday.- Runs are mapped and include total distance,terrain and elevation profiles.- Each chapter covers a different continent with runs arranged within each chapter geographically. - Features top tips on preparing for a running holiday.Compiled by a team of sports journalists and keen runners,this book is packed with ideas for your next run. Further featuring top tips for getting the most out of each run - including viewpoints en route,how to make the run shorter/longer depending on your fitness level or how much time you have,and how to tackle an organised race course out of season. Packed full of awe-inspiring images and compelling descriptions of each route that will have you itching to lace up your trainers,while handy maps,elevation profiles and practical information - including things like distance and terrain - will help you plan the nitty gritty of your trip. We've also included the best places to explore while you're there - whether that's epic viewpoints or post-workout lunch spots - as well as suggestions for alternative ways to tackle a route. A must-have running guide for active runners,whether you're keen to "tick-off" famous races,including marathons and quirky competitions,seeking your next challenge or simply looking for inspiration.
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley LtdISBN: 9780241615263Number of pages: 224Weight: 1000 gDimensions: 262 x 222 x 23 mm
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