Description
About the book. Epic Runs of North America gives running enthusiasts 50 personal stories and 150 more ideas for experiences on the road. Lonely Planet shows how a run can be a way to get to know a new place, whether you prefer a relaxed city loop or a bigger challenge. The selection includes routes, events and trails alike.
Contents. You’ll find, among others, the Boston Marathon, the National Mall in Washington DC, Badwater 135, the Martin Goodman Waterfront Trail in Toronto and the Reggae Marathon in Jamaica. Authors and runners such as Stephanie Case and Alison Mariella Désir share experiences from runs they have completed. Grading offers a way to compare the challenges. Photographs, maps and practical information cover start and finish points, distance, access, equipment and accommodation.
Who is this book suitable for? The book suits those who like to pack their running shoes when travelling and want to find an experience that matches their own interests and experience level. You can use it to discover a city from a new angle or let a run become the starting point for an entire trip. The personal accounts also make it inspiring reading between your own sessions. The hardback edition makes a great gift idea for a running-loving traveller and offers a single place to start when exploring the possibilities in the USA, Canada and the Caribbean.
From inspiration to your own plan. Use the guide before departure to pick out a few experiences you really want, and see them in context with the rest of the trip. A plan with fewer stops can give more time to get to know each place. Browse through it together with your travel companions, compare ideas and find a balance between what you want to fit in and what you’ll have time to enjoy. Also leave room on some days for breaks and detours. A physical book is nice to return to when discussing the next leg of the journey. Find an idea you had noted, and let the plan evolve as you get to know the destination.
About the edition. English book, published 2024. 320 pages. ISBN 9781837581948.
