Lonely Planet Epic Runs of the World

<P><B>Discover 200 of the greatest runs on the planet, across all seven continents, in this beautiful paperback edition of our bestselling hardback, featuring easy-access park runs and city loops to iconic marathons and epic ultras.</B></P><P>Explore the world with 50 first-hand accounts of running adventures as told by those who enjoy breaking a sweat as they traverse new landscapes. With 150 further suggestions of routes, races and trails - from the Big Five Marathon in South Africa to a quiet jog in Rome - all you need to remember is to pack your running shoes! </P><P>Inside <I><B>Epic Runs of the World</B></I>:</P><ul><li><B>50 first-person accounts of running adventures </B>plus <B>150 suggestions of similar runs </B>to experience</li><li><B>Challenge level grading for each run</B> varies from <I><B>easy</B></I> for running newbies, <I><B>harder </B></I>for runners seeking a challenge, and <I><B>epic</B></I> for seasoned racers</li><li><B>Breathtaking photography </B>that brings each run to life with personal stories that show how running can connect travellers to local culture on a deeper level</li><li><B>Expert information, maps and practical details </B>on where to start and finish your run, total distance, how to get there, what to take, where to stay, and things to know</li><li><B>Beautiful and vibrant book cover </B>by New Zealand illustrator, Ross Murray</li><li><B>Featured runs include:</B> The Safaricom Half Marathon (Kenya), The Boston Marathon (USA), Copacabana at Dawn (Brazil), Portland''s Epic Park Run (USA), Kyoto''s Kamo Riverfront (Japan), The Angkor Wat Half Marathon (Cambodia), A Sightseeing Lap Around Edinburgh (Scotland), Barcelona''s Sea to Summit (Spain), The Kepler Track (New Zealand), and more</li></ul><P> </P><P>Add a new running adventure to your bucket list with Lonely Planet''s<I> Epic Runs of the World - </I>the perfect gift or self-purchase for anyone who loves to explore our amazing planet with a spring in their step.</P>