After a charity run in the Peak District, Matt, Vin and Mal decide to raise the stakes by running from St Bees Head on the Cumbrian coast to Robin Hood's Bay in North Yorkshire. On a sunny May morning in 2006, they set off on a seven-day, 180-mile west-to-east coast challenge to take in the Lakeland fells, the limestone dales, the wild North York Moors and all points in between. With Mal in competition on his mountain-bike and the other two on foot, supported by Andy and Justin in a chase-car, they find themselves, despite 18 months of rigorous planning, facing a variety of unforeseen situations involving the weather, the terrain and the local wildlife. However, as Matt realises in this lively and detailed mile-by-mile account, their biggest challenge comes from themselves. Pushing their levels of endurance to the limit, they undertake the equivalent of seven consecutive mountainous marathons with all the attendant pain and despair and the ultimate goal of reaching the North Sea - on time, on course and still on their feet.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
We're coming to Britain to walk the Coast to Coast next year and are looking for as much help as possible. This book was recommended to us and we found it enthralling. We certainly know what to expect now, particularly as we've adapted our proposed route around the one Matt took. We think Wainwright would approve. Roll on next year.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By Dave Harris
Format:Paperback
Originally I bought it for my brother for Christmas (as he's planning on doing the coast to coast next year) however when it arrived I read it from cover to cover. I don't go in for all this endurance stuff but found this tale highly engrossing. Well done Matt and his merry band. What's next?
Have just reordered a second new one for Christmas present!
Have just reordered a second new one for Christmas present!
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
What a marvellous and inspirational journal. If anyone is preparing for a long distance event reading this journal should be part of your preparation. If you weren't thinking of doing a long distance event, read this and you probably will (that'd now be me). I felt like I was part of the team as I experienced the highs and lows along with Matt and. I'm now waiting to find out about the follow up adventure!
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An insiring read
I bought this book after running a 34 mile trail run on the sunday and while my legs were still screaming at me I was looking for my next challenge. Read more
Published on 26 Mar 2010 by Carl Loftus
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life on the run : coast to coast
Not normally a fan of sport books but based on the reviews on this website i took the plunge.
Am glad i did, its a very entertaining story. Read more
Am glad i did, its a very entertaining story. Read more
Published on 17 Nov 2009 by Mr. P. Jordan
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good story about running
this is a slim volume but very readable for that. Encouragement especially for the would-be coast to coaster. Read more
Published on 1 Sep 2009 by Mr. D. Young
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if you've done any long distance runs you be able to relate to this...
If you've done any long distance runs you will be able to relate to this book. A simple read. A journey from coast to coast full of relatable info. Read more
Published on 30 May 2009 by Mr. N. Glaze
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Running as a teamsport!
This is a great book explaining the physical preparation, logistics and most importantly the cameraderie involved in a personal endurance adventure. Read more
Published on 2 Jan 2009 by C. Anderson
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Coast to coast the hard way
To a non runner this book is excellent. How do you describe the hundreds of thousands of footsteps it takes in an interesting and informative way? Read more
Published on 18 May 2008 by P. R. Clark
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North Sea - here we come..? Brilliaaaaant!
Captures the atmosphere of the Coast to Coast - presented in a humorous way, detailing both the highs, lows and `up and downs` of a long-distance supported challenge and the... Read more
Published on 7 May 2008 by M. Weller
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enjoyable, inspiring and fun
Compact, informative about all aspects of the challenge, planning, training, route, motivation etc. A great little book and easy to read, but if you are not careful it can make... Read more
Published on 20 April 2008 by P. ROACH
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These Boys Know how to give it big time
This is a great read if you have ever done something similar you immediately have an affinity with the guys. Read more
Published on 18 April 2008 by George Reid
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This book was a Godsend!
Having planned entirely on my own to run the Wainwright course for charity without even knowing about this book, I was happy to come across it on an ultra running website. Read more
Published on 5 Feb 2008 by J. Wilson
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