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Run Britain
- My World Record-Breaking Adventure to Run Every Mile of the British Coastline
- Narrated by: Nick Butter
- Length: 9 hrs and 56 mins
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Summary
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In the spring of 2021, as the UK's latest pandemic lockdowns were lifted, Nick Butter set out from the Eden Project to become the fastest person to cover every mile of Britain's mainland coastline on foot. Battling the most extreme winds Britain had seen in 100 years, days of torrential rain and the unrelenting hills of Western Scotland and Cornwall, Nick suffered two broken bones and countless injuries, whilst taking on two marathons a day, every day, for 100 days.
Covering an extraordinary 5,250 miles, running for over 12 hours a day, struggling to take in the 8,000 daily calories required to fuel his body, Nick battled sleep deprivation and extreme weight loss as he pushed his body and mind to their limit.
Supported by close friends and family, Nick experienced spiralling lows and euphoric highs. As he traversed footpaths, country lanes and busy A roads, he passed through over two thousand coastal communities, buoyed along by supporters cheering from windows, balconies, passing cars and pavements, by school children and fellow runners, and by the stunning sights and sounds of the British coast.
Run Britain is Nick's account of his extraordinary adventure.
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- Ina Aurora Bakkevig
- 15-05-23
Great accounts of an amazing accomplishment!
An amazing journey very well narrated and written, makes me want to go running!
It’s a great touch to have Andy narrate the parts of his journal, which allows the reader to see the story from more than one side.
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- Iain Addison
- 29-05-23
Superb
I have read a lot of running books and was a little underwhelmed by Nick’s first book about running a marathon in every country. Magnificent achievement but it felt like just like ticking off each country which maybe it just was. This one is different. Humorous and a love letter to running and to Britain. I was really sad when the book finished. Loved it.
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- Chrissy B
- 04-08-24
Inspiring
Incredible how Nick managed to do this and I loved the blend of the two journals. Had a good chuckle too. At times I felt I was running there with him…
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- Ross
- 05-02-24
Broken legs!
Incredible! You’ve inspired me to do a lot more, Nick. I really want a bagel now.
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- Amazon Customer
- 09-05-23
Inspirational & laugh out loud funny
A fantastic listen, a great insight into what large adventures entail all told through humorous anecdotes & humility
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- Ana
- 09-11-24
Amazing feat
What a truly inspiring story of mental strength and overcoming challenges! I listened while running and it really makes you want to keep pushing and quit complaining! I enjoyed hearing Nick's experience. It's written mostly like a diary, and having Nick narrate it lends itself well. I've had the pleasure of running with Nick before and he is both a truly lovely person and someone who says Yes to challenges, so it was lovely to hear this personal recounting of his journey around Britain.
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- Paul Coulthard
- 23-03-23
Inspirational!
What an amazing achievement. The book is absolutely brilliant. Really makes you feel like you were there on this epic adventure. And as with every epic adventure, there are ups and downs. Really well narrated. Loved it!
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- Melanie Bailey
- 28-04-23
Absolutely Brilliant!
A fantastic read! Funny, empowering, horrifying and thrilling in equal measure! Nick Butter, you make my own crazy dreams seem that little bit more possible! ❤️
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- Oliver
- 21-03-23
Absolutely brilliant!
What an amazing adventure Nd with Nick Reading plus the added diRy entries.ypu feel like you're there with them
highly recommend
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- M. J. D.
- 02-04-23
Mind boggling
Nick's achievement in completing this challenge is without doubt amazing. It opened my eyes a little into what it takes, the planning, carrying on when things don't go to plan... and what sort of mentality is required to even start never mind finish - mindboggling.
The positive about the audiobook is that it has both Nick and Andy's voices but I longed for more performance and change of tone from them.
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