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Run Britain

My World Record-Breaking Adventure to Run Every Mile of the British Coastline

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Run Britain

By: Nick Butter
Narrated by: Nick Butter
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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.

©2023 Nick Butter (P)2023 Penguin Audio Running & Jogging Sports Travel Writing & Commentary Inspiring Thought-Provoking

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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.

Great accounts of an amazing accomplishment!

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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…

Inspiring

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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!

Inspirational!

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Incredible! You’ve inspired me to do a lot more, Nick. I really want a bagel now.

Broken legs!

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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.

Superb

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If you want to know what keeps people like Nick in the groove day after day, how he manages to smash through the pain barriers where others quit and find out what obstacles he overcame to achieve his run then this is a MUST read for you.

Utterly Fantastic

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Rather dull story about a grumpy millennial somehow being in the enviable position to take a few months off to pursue a running dream in the name of charity. I think best mate Andy deserves more credit and definitely more airtime for his own accomplishments as underwear launderer and number one supporter. his own feats as mountain runner and wild swimmer were much more interesting. Fight for the leading role next time Andy!

A bit too middle class for me

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Loved every second of this tale of the ultimate in highs & lows of such an epic adventure. The wonderful combination of van adventure, connection to nature & incredible endurance challenge make for such a brilliant story. Beautifully read by Nick & Andy with their voices really making you feel like you’re on the journey with them! Thank you
Highly recommended

Just awesome!

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A book full of highs and lows and a great insight into what one man can achieve. Enjoyed every second of the book! Well done Nick and the team on an amazing achievement.

Truly inspiration

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Great audiobook well worth the download and money. Massive achievement and a good mark on the world.

Wow what a tail of endurance

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