Running Wild, the first book by the editors of Like the Wind magazine, presents 16 of the finest trail-running locations around the world, with trails for both novice and experienced runners. From the heights of the Alps to the snowy expanses of the Arctic, to the jungles of Latin America and the outback Down Under, each journey is brought to life by a different trail runner, showcasing through words and stunning photography what makes each destination so spectacular, as well as providing practical information to keep you moving on the ground.
With this book, we wanted to demonstrate, in the traditional Like the Wind storytelling ethos of ‘Why we Run’, that the opportunities for adventure are endless. We have picked a wide variety of routes that stretch over mountains, forests and deserts, in hot climates and frigid ones, through some of the most untamed and beautiful places on Earth. You’ll discover those places through the lens of our 16 local guides, who each run you through their favourite routes.
“Whether you’ve run great distances on a trail, modest distances, or are just starting out, Running Wild is sure to captivate your spirit the way it did mine. Enjoy this magnificent work of artistry; let it awaken your emotions. Then, please, find a trail and get lost …” – Dean Karnazes
258 pages, over 200 photographs.
Contributors include:
- George Bauer: Inverie & The Knoydart Peninsula – Scotland
- Stefanie Bishop: The White Mountains – USA
- Jenna Crawford: Patagonia – Chile
- Julie Freeman: Jura – Switzerland
- Simon Freeman: The Chamonix Valley – France
- Anna Gatta: The Kungsleden – Sweden
- David Grazielli: The Dolomites – Italy
- Lizzy Hawker: Great Himalaya Trail – Nepal
- Linda Helland: The Loften Islands – Norway
- Rob Krar: Sedona & Flagstaff – USA
- Emma Latham Phillips: Sierra Norte de Oaxaca – Mexico
- Tom Le Lievre: The West MacDonnell Ranges – Northern Territory
- Ricky Lightfoot: The Lake District – England
- Hilary Matheson: British Columbia – Canada
- Tobias Mews: The Pyrenees – France/Spain
- Guillaume Peretti: Corsica – France
Photographers include:
- Alexis Berg
- Andrés Figueroa
- Daniel Amazán Klinckwort
- Ana Laframboise
- James Q. Martin
- Brian Nevins
- Chris Ord
- Melissa & Guy Overney Burnier
- Damien Rosso
- Chris Shane
- Reuben Tabner
- Alex Treadway
Edited by Julie & Simon Freeman, Foreword by Dean Karnazes.
Tom –
Wonderful book, from the smell of the paper to the photos, the routes, the stories, tracks and tales from some inspirational people. You’ve made a lovely lovely book here thanks!!
Alex Hill –
A superb in-depth look at various jaw-droppings locations and terrains all across the globe, whether you want your next adventure to be nationwide or worldwide, this book is an excellent choice to whet the appetite of adventure seekers!
Jorge Vilanova Fernandez –
The book is spectacular. It pushes you to go outside and explore every corner of the mountain. It’s amazing how you can enjoy the great trails through his spectacular photography.
shiva zanoli –
Running Wild contains great Runspiration for any run lover!
I can definitely recomment this book . But I do feel like I should ad a disclaimer, there is a good change you will want to run all the trails after reading it 🙂
The photo’s and stories will leave you wanting to hit the trails for sure!
Thomas Cambou –
The perfect book to plan your next adventure, you just want to go out there and run free
Rachel Bankaci –
This book is beautiful and informative. Now I want to run all of these trails!
Marcel Götter –
Great book with awesome pictures of great trails all over the world.
Paul Addicott –
Such a fantastic book that has left me inspired to go and find more trails around the world. I already have a huge bucket list, but Running Wild has highlighted so many beautiful trails to run
Mårten Boström –
Inspiring read for any trailrunner enthusiast who loves discovering new new trails and running up to virgin vistas.
Krister Wiklund –
If you burn for trailrunning, this will give wonderful moment reading about some of the most beautiful trails on this earth.
Exciting places and astonishing pictures gave me impressions to start planning for next tour in the mountains. And, the stories are told from many of the legendary trailrunners we have.
This is a very nice present to give for any trailing and mounting lover.