The Rise of the Ultra Runners: A Journey to the Edge of Human Endurance

To explore fully one of the fastest growing sports across the globe, marathon runner Finn (Running with the Kenyans; The Way of the Runner) discovered the world of extreme distance running. His interest was piqued after his first ultramarathon, the Oman Desert Marathon, which covered roughly 100 miles over six days. Once drawn in, Finn set his sights on the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB). This continuous and grueling race stretches 105 miles of trail along a hiking path in the French Alps across more than three countries. To qualify for the UTMB, Finn must complete three other preliminary races. Along the author's journey, he interviews several different characters, all with a common interest: to push their boundaries and find their limit. Finn experiences this in each race when he has to dig deep in order to motivate himself to keep going. Finn's race descriptions are so riveting, readers are running alongside him feeling all his pain and pleasure as he accomplishes each incredible distance.