A weekend runner tackles the Everest Marathon in this inspiring and humorous adventure memoir.
Shauney Watson, who once scoffed at racing, finds herself on the start line of the Everest Marathon, one of the world's toughest races.How Not to Runchronicles her journey from casual jogger to extreme long-distance runner, facing risks, dangers, and near disasters. Follow Shauney's painful yet joyous miles, from Scotland's hidden gems to the towering Himalayas, as she races and raises funds for a cause close to her heart.
This is more than just a race; it's a story of endurance, self-discovery, and the power of the human spirit. Perfect for runners, travel enthusiasts, and anyone seeking inspiration to conquer their own personal Everest.
“If you’re engaged in a continuous ‘should I, shouldn’t I’ conversation with yourself and dislike the standard, photo-filled inspirational message that bellows from so many fitness titles, you may prefer to read about someone else who was inspired, who calls her bookHow Not To Runwhich opens with several references to the joy of drinking rum and Coke.” — SportsBookoftheMonth.com
Shauney Watsongrew up in the Scottish countryside and, one way or another, became a keen rider and swimmer, and an enthusiastic if not entirely prepared runner. Despite having an inability to sit still for very long, Shauney is rarely seen without a pen and paper at hand, writing about everything from health and fitness to things she sees on her travels.
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