Run or Die: The Inspirational Memoir of the World's Greatest Ultra-Runner by Kil

Description: Run or Die by Kilian Jornet Burgada At 18 months he went on his first hike. At 3, he climbed his first mountain. At 26, he plans to run up Everest - without an oxygen mask. Kilian Jornet has conquered some of the toughest physical tests on the planet. This book is written from the heart of the worlds greatest endurance runner, for whom life presents one simple choice: Run. Or die. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Kilian Jornet has conquered some of the toughest physical tests on the planet. He has run up and down Mt. Kilimanjaro faster than any other human being, and struck down world records in every challenge that has been proposed - all before the age of 25. Dominating ultra marathons and races at altitude, he has redefined what is possible in running, astonishing competitors with his near-superhuman fitness and ability.Jornet adores the mountains as fiercely as he runs them. In Run or Die he shares that passion, inviting readers into a fascinating world rich with the beauty of rugged trails and sweeping high-altitude vistas, the pulse-pounding drama of racing, and a consuming desire to tackle tests that push him to the very brink.In turns inspiring, insightful, candid, and deeply personal, this is a book written from the heart of the worlds greatest endurance runenr, for whom life presents one simple choice- Run or Die.Trail runnings first true breakout star . . . Jornet has yet to find a record he cant shatter. Runners World Notes An adrenaline-fuelled memoir from National Geographics Adventurer of the Year 2014, in which he shares his passion for ultra-running. For readers of Born To Run, which has sold 80,000 copies in paperback. Back Cover Trail runnings first true breakout star . . . [Jornet] has yet to find a record he cant shatter Runners World Kilian Jornet has conquered some of the toughest physical tests on the planet. He has run up and down Mt. Kilimanjaro faster than any other human being, and struck down world records in every challenge that has been proposed - all before the age of 25. Dominating ultra marathons and races at altitude, he has redefined what is possible in running, astonishing competitors with his near-superhuman fitness and ability. Jornet adores the mountains as fiercely as he runs them. In Run or Die he shares that passion, inviting readers into a fascinating world rich with the beauty of rugged trails and sweeping high-altitude vistas, the pulse-pounding drama of racing, and a consuming desire to tackle tests that push him to the very brink. In turns inspiring, insightful, candid, and deeply personal, this is a book written from the heart of the worlds greatest endurance runenr, for whom life presents one simple choice: RUN OR DIE. Author Biography Kilian Jornet is a world champion ultra-runner, climber and ski mountaineer (a combination of skiing and mountaineering). He was raised in the mountains of Eastern Spain and at 18 months old would hike four to five hours at a time. In 2013 Jornet broke the world speed record to ascend and descend the 14,692-foot Matterhorn mountain. Jornets time was 2 hours and 52 minutes. The push typically takes climbers around 12 hours. Review Fascinating insight into the gruelling world of the ultimate ultra-runner . . . Its impossible not to be inspired by Jornets feats ... at his sheer dedication and talent to remain at the pinnacle of what must arguably be sports most challenging discipline * Daily Mail * Review Text Fascinating insight into the gruelling world of the ultimate ultra-runner . . . Its impossible not to be inspired by Jornets feats ... at his sheer dedication and talent to remain at the pinnacle of what must arguably be sports most challenging discipline Review Quote Fascinating insight into the gruelling world of the ultimate ultra-runner . . . Its impossible not to be inspired by Jornets feats ... at his sheer dedication and talent to remain at the pinnacle of what must arguably be sports most challenging discipline Details ISBN0241004853 Publisher Penguin Books Ltd Year 2014 ISBN-10 0241004853 ISBN-13 9780241004852 Format Paperback Publication Date 2014-08-07 Media Book Imprint Viking Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 796.42092 Subtitle The Inspirational Memoir of the Worlds Greatest Ultra-Runner Language English UK Release Date 2014-08-07 Pages 208 Author Kilian Jornet Burgada Alternative 9780241970911 Audience General NZ Release Date 2014-09-23 AU Release Date 2014-09-23 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:145059808;

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