Running Up That Hill by by Vassos Alexander

Running Up That Hill is written by Vassos Alexander. It is a sports health and fitness title that was shortlisted for The Telegraph Sports Health & Fitness Book of the Year Award 2019 and named a top book in the Running Awards 2019.

Key details

• Author: Vassos Alexander
• Shortlisted for The Telegraph Sports Health & Fitness Book of the Year Award 2019
• Running Awards 2019: top book
• Focuses on ultra-distance running and endurance challenges

Synopsis

Vassos Alexander recounts his experiences of taking on demanding ultra-running events, including an ultra in Paris run backwards after missing the start, a mountain race in Wales attempted with a badly sprained ankle, and the 153-mile Spartathlon, described as the oldest and toughest footrace on earth.

Alongside his own stories, he references well-known ultra-running figures including Scott Jurek, Jasmin Paris, Kilian Jornet, Mimi Anderson and Dean Karnazes. Together, these accounts explore the highs of pushing physical limits, and the confidence and peace that can come from setting a challenge and seeing it through.