{"product_id":"9780552176484-running-the-world","title":"Running The World","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMy World-Record-Breaking Adventure to Run a Marathon in Every Country on Earth\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e'Superb - a great book to fuel your wanderlust.' \u003c\/i\u003eMark Beaumont\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e'The ultimate running book, showcasing the ultimate running adventure.'\u003c\/i\u003e Sean Conway\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e---\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn 2019, Nick Butter became the first person to run a marathon in every country \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eon Earth\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e. This is Nick's story of his world record-breaking adventure and the extraordinary people who joined him along the way.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn January 6th 2018, Nick Butter tied his laces and stepped out on to an icy pavement in Toronto, where he began to take the first steps of an epic journey that would see him run 196 marathons in every one of the world's 196 countries. Spending almost two years on the road and relying on the kindness of strangers to keep him moving, Nick's odyssey allowed him to travel slowly, on foot, immersing himself in the diverse cultures and customs of his host nations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRunning through capital cities and deserts, around islands and through spectacular landscapes, Nick dodges bullets in Guinea-Bissau, crosses battlefields in Syria, survives a wild dog attack in Tunisia and runs around an erupting volcano in Guatemala. Along the way, he is often joined by local supporters and fellow runners, curious children and bemused passers-by. Telling their stories alongside his own, Nick captures the unique spirit of each place he visits and forges a new relationship with the world around him.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eRunning the World\u003c\/i\u003e captures Nick's journey as he sets three world records and covers over five thousand miles. As he recounts his adventures, he shares his unique perspective on our glorious planet, celebrates the diversity of human experience, and reflects on the overwhelming power of running.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40790734209121,"sku":"9780552176484","price":12.83,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/stand_34485689_debc4990-0639-4bc4-871e-d0239d8fd184.jpg?v=1747961511","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9780552176484-running-the-world","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}