Nick Butter Running The World : My World-Record-Breaking Adventure to Run a

Superb a great book to fuel your wanderlust. Mark BeaumontThe ultimate running book, showcasing the ultimate running adventure. Sean ConwayIn 2019, Nick Butter became the first person to run a marathon in every country on Earth. This is Nicks story of his world recordbreaking adventure and the extraordinary people who joined him along the way. On January 6th 2018, Nick Butter tied his laces and stepped out on to an icy pavement in Toronto, where he began to take the first steps of an epic journey that would see him run 196 marathons in every one of the worlds 196 countries. Spending almost two years on the road and relying on the kindness of strangers to keep him moving, Nicks odyssey allowed him to travel slowly, on foot, immersing himself in the diverse cultures and customs of his host nations. Running through capital cities and deserts, around islands and through spectacular landscapes, Nick dodges bullets in GuineaBissau, crosses battlefields in Syria, survives a wild dog attack in Tunisia and runs around an erupting volcano in Guatemala. Along the way, he is often joined by local supporters and fellow runners, curious children and bemused passersby. Telling their stories alongside his own, Nick captures the unique spirit of each place he visits and forges a new relationship with the world around him. Running the World captures Nicks journey as he sets three world records and covers over five thousand miles. As he recounts his adventures, he shares his unique... | Nick Butter Running The World : My World-Record-Breaking Adventure to Run a