Coasting : Running Around the Coast of Britain - Life, Love and (Very) Loose Plans

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Shortlisted for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award 2021, "Coasting"...
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Shortlisted for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award 2021, "Coasting" chronicles an extraordinary adventure born from ordinary despair. Fresh out of university, Elise found herself drowning in the mundane trappings of adult life. Her solution? A preposterous 5,000-mile jaunt around Britain's coastline, armed with nothing but a backpack and a spectacular lack of ultra-running experience.

Over 301 days, Elise embarked on a journey that would test her mettle, challenge her map-reading skills, and instil in her a profound terror of farmyard creatures. Along the way, she discovered Britain's wild and wonderful extremes, shed tears on countless beaches, and learned the art of putting one foot in front of the other—even when it seemed impossible.

"Coasting" is a tale of perseverance, spontaneity, and finding joy in the face of adversity. With wit and warmth, Elise explores the thrill of taking risks, the kindness of strangers, and the profound truths one can uncover on the open road.

Acclaimed by adventurers and authors alike, this hilarious and heartfelt memoir proves that extraordinary adventures can begin on your very doorstep. Whether you're an aspiring ultra-runner or simply in need of inspiration, Elise's journey will motivate you to lace up your trainers and chase that mad idea you once had.

From navigating the perils of cow-filled fields to battling self-doubt, "Coasting" offers a refreshingly honest account of endurance and self-discovery. Elise's infectious humour and down-to-earth approach make this book an irresistible read, reminding us all that sometimes, the most remarkable achievements come from the most unlikely beginnings.

Product Information:

Book ISBN: 9781787839816
Book Author: Elise Downing
Book Format: Paperback / softback
Book Imprint: Summersdale Publishers
Book Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group
Book Dimensions: 199 x 129 x 22 cm
Book Publication Date: 2021-08-07
Book Pagination: 320 pages
Book Weight: 222g

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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.

This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.

We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.

Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’

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