No matter what you eat, how much you exercise, how skinny or young or wise you are, none of it matters if you're not breathing properly.There is nothing more essential to our health and well-being than breathing: take air in, let it out, repeat 25,000 times a day. Yet, as a species, humans have lost the ability to breathe correctly, with grave consequences.Journalist James Nestor travels the world to figure out what went wrong and how to fix it. The answers aren't found in pulmonology labs, as we might expect, but in the muddy digs of ancient burial sites, secret Soviet facilities, New Jersey choir schools, and the smoggy streets of Sao Paulo. Nestor tracks down men and women exploring the hidden science behind ancient breathing practices like Pranayama, Sudarshan Kriya, and Tummo and teams up with pulmonary tinkerers to scientifically test long-held beliefs about how we breathe. Modern research is showing us that making even slight adjustments to the way we inhale and exhale can jump-start athletic performance, rejuvenate internal organs, halt snoring, allergies, asthma, and autoimmune disease, and even straighten scoliotic spines. None of this should be possible, and yet it is. Drawing on thousands of years of medical texts and recent cutting-edge studies in pulmonology, psychology, biochemistry, and human physiology, Breath turns the conventional wisdom of what we thought we knew about our most basic biological function on its head. You will never breathe the same again. Read more

‘Everything I want from a forced proximity, enemies to lovers romance . . . I was hooked. I loved it!’ Carrie Elks, bestselling author of The Salinger Brothers series‘A seductive and thrilling delight!’ Heidi Swain, Sunday Times bestselling authorWho knew snowstorms could have so much heat.Billionaire fashion designer. Infamous playboy. Extreme sports daredevil. Devlin Storm lives for the rush, pushing every limit — on the slopes, in business and in the bedroom. And the world watches his every move.Hotel receptionist Darcy Wainwright prefers a quiet, predictable life. When she’s forced to accompany Devlin on a helicopter ride over the Alps, she’s counting the minutes until it’s over. He’s rude, arrogant and impossible.Devlin doesn’t want Darcy with him any more than she wants to be there. She refuses to cater to his every whim. She doesn’t care who he is. And her nervous chatter is driving him crazy.Then a storm hits. Their helicopter goes down in the middle of the Alps, stranding them in the freezing wilderness. Survival means working together, but it’s when they take refuge in a remote cabin the real storm begins.Tropes:❤️ Enemies-to-lovers❤️ Forced proximity❤️ Opposites attract❤️ Billionaire romance❤️ Spicy romance❤️ One bed❤️ Workplace romanceThis one-bed, opposites attract, romantic spring read is perfect for fans of Laurie Gilmore, Susie Tate, Carrie Elks, Emily Henry and Bal Khabra.Please note this is a completely revised and extended version of My Extreme Billionaire.Readers love Suddenly Tempted:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘If you love forced proximity, enemies to lovers, one bed, workplace romance, emotional depth with some spice, this one’s worth reading!’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Exhilarating. Absolutely exhilarating . . . I loved this book. It completely dominated my attention. I definitely recommend this read.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘From fiery arguments to passionate reconciliations to some genuinely tear-jerking scenes. And the ending? Adorable . . . I had BIG heart eyes. We live for that epilogue!’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I was honestly taken aback by how the story kicked off with a helicopter crash. It was so intense right from the start.’⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Katie Evergreen crafts a high-stakes, high-heat romance that perfectly blends tension, humour, and heart. If you love forced proximity, grumpy/sunshine energy, and a romance that’s as sizzling as it is swoon-worthy, Suddenly Tempted is an absolute must-read!’⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This book was a fresh and unique take on the forced proximity trope and it was beautifully executed.’ Read more

A New York Times bestseller 'A sensation ... a rollicking tale well told' - The TimesAt the heart of Born to Run lies a mysterious tribe of Mexican Indians, the Tarahumara, who live quietly in canyons and are reputed to be the best distance runners in the world; in 1993, one of them, aged 57, came first in a prestigious 100-mile race wearing a toga and sandals. A small group of the world's top ultra-runners (and the awe-inspiring author) make the treacherous journey into the canyons to try to learn the tribe's secrets and then take them on over a course 50 miles long.With incredible energy and smart observation, McDougall tells this story while asking what the secrets are to being an incredible runner. Travelling to labs at Harvard, Nike, and elsewhere, he comes across an incredible cast of characters, including the woman who recently broke the world record for 100 miles and for her encore ran a 2:50 marathon in a bikini, pausing to down a beer at the 20 mile mark. Read more

‘Incredible individual, incredible book, incredible story.’ CHRIS HEMSWORTH‘A hero who is as humble as he is resilient… testament to a “never give up” spirit!’ BEAR GRYLLS‘From reading this book, the message that comes shining through is this: you can achieve anything.’ ANT MIDDLETONBestselling author and award-winning adventurer Ross Edgley has been studying the art of resilience for years, applying all he has learned to become the first person in history to swim around Great Britain, breaking multiple world records. Now Ross focuses on mental strength, stoicism and the training needed to create an unbreakable body.Ross Edgley famously ran a marathon pulling a 1.4-tonne car and climbed a rope the height of Everest (8,848m), after living with Yamabushi warrior monks in Japan and partaking in Shamanic pain rituals with fire ants in the Amazon jungle. On his epic 1,780-mile journey around Great Britain, which lasted 157 days, Ross swam through giant jellyfish, arctic storms, ‘haunted’ whirlpools and polluted shipping lanes, going so hard, and so fast, his tongue fell apart.Ross’s previous book, The World’s Fittest Book, was a Sunday Times bestseller and explored the science of physical fitness. Now, in The Art of Resilience, Ross uses his swim experience and other amazing endurance feats, where he managed to overcome seemingly insurmountable pain, hardship and adversity, to study the performance of extreme athletes, military and fitness specialists and psychologists to uncover the secrets of mental fitness and explore the concept of resilience, persistence, valour and a disciplined mindset in overcoming adversity. This ground-breaking book represents a paradigm shift in what we thought the human body and mind were capable of and will give you a blueprint to become a tougher, more resilient and ultimately better human – whatever the challenge you face. Read more

“…George's books just keep getting better…”“…laugh out loud funny (note to self, don't read it on the tube)…”“…it won't fail to entertain, enthral and motivate…”“…hilarious and heart-warming…”“…inspiring, poignant and humorous…”“…I laughed, I cried, and am proud of a man I have never met…”Operation Ironman follows George Mahood’s hilarious and inspiring journey from a hospital bed to an Ironman triathlon. After major back surgery, George set himself the ultimate challenge –a 2.4 mile swim,a 112 mile bike ride,and a 26.2 mile run,all to be completed within 16 hours.He couldn’t swim more than a length of front crawl, he had never ridden a proper road bike, he had not run further than 10k in 18 months... and he had never worn Lycra.He had FOUR months to prepare.Could he do it? Read more

THE SUNDAY TIMES NO.2 BESTSELLERLike A Streecat Named Bob before it, Finding Gobi is a truly heart-warming story for animal lovers worldwide…In 2016, Dion Leonard, a seasoned ultramarathon runner, unexpectedly stumbled across a little stray dog while competing in a gruelling 155 mile race across the Gobi Desert. The lovable pup, who earned the name ‘Gobi’, proved that what she lacked in size, she more than made up for in heart, as she went step for step with Dion over the treacherous Tian Shan Mountains, managing to keep pace with him for nearly 80 miles.As Dion witnessed the incredible determination of this small animal, he felt something change within himself. In the past he had always focused on winning and being the best, but his goal now was simply to make sure that his new friend was safe, nourished and hydrated. Although Dion did not finish first, he felt he had won something far greater and promised to bring Gobi back to the UK for good to become a new addition to his family. This was the start of a journey neither of them would ever forget with a roller coaster ride of drama, grief, heartbreak, joy and love that changed their lives forever.Finding Gobi is the ultimate story of hope, of resilience and of friendship, proving once again, that dogs really are ‘man’s best friend.’ Read more

OVER 1 MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE'I've never felt so alive' JOE WICKS'A fascinating look at Wim's incredible life and method' FEARNE COTTON My hope is to inspire you to retake control of your body and life by unleashing the immense power of the mind.'The Iceman' Wim Hof shares his remarkable life story and powerful method for supercharging your health and happiness. Refined over forty years and championed by scientists across the globe, you'll learn how to harness three key elements of Cold, Breathing and Mindset to take ownership over your own mind and wellbeing.'The book will change your life' BEN FOGLE'Wim is a legend of the power ice has to heal and empower' BEAR GRYLLSSunday Times bestseller, July 2022 Read more

'A great book. I loved it.' - Joy Ellis, million-selling author of The Fens series.Dropzone (DS Jason Smith &DC Harriet Taylor #2) by Stewart Giles From #1 best-selling author: Stewart Giles comes book 2 in the very popular DS Jason Smith and DC Harriet Taylor series.Brandon Stone is doing his first Accelerated Free Fall Skydive. He has done the training and his instructors are with him so nothing can go wrong…. Can it? A double malfunction and Brandon is staring death in the face. A very rare accident. Or is it? Smith is returning to work after 3 months recovering from injuries at the hands of Viktor Boronov. Light duties? Not if Smith can help it. DC Harriet Taylor is taking a well deserved holiday with her boyfriend and she plans to do some tandem skydiving. Out of all the planes in the country they end up on the same one as Brandon. With a detective as a witness this should be an easy case to solve. Wrong! Smith and the team need all the help they can get to unravel the lies and find the clues before more bodies turn up. This is a gripping story with twists, turns and intrigue all the way through. A fast moving page-turner you will not be able to put down.THE DETECTIVES DC Harriet Taylor had only been married for 2 years when her philandering husband was killed in a car crash. Harriet transferred to Trotterdown to escape the gossip and sympathetic looks. She is now finding her way around Cornwall and getting to know the other members of the team.DS Jason Smith is an Australian who was sent to York to live with his Grandmother when his sister disappeared from a beach. He has suffered many losses in his life and is now a dedicated detective. What readers are saying about Dropzone:As always, great plot with plenty of suspense and twists to keep you guessing until the end. – Kirsty Nimmo ““I was quickly drawn into a world of air adventure and read it in two sittings. It’s an engaging, fast paced murder/mystery with believable characters, plot and background on their private lives.” – Carol Stone It starts with an adrenaline pumping chapter and then delves into the investigation with a sprinkling of dead ends and jaw dropping twists and turns. – Books ‘n’ AllBOOKS BY STEWART GILESDS JASON SMITH SERIESBook 0.5 - PhobiaBook 1 - SmithBook 2 - BoomerangBook 3 - LadybirdBook 4 - Occam’s RazorBook 5 - HarlequinBook 6 - SeleneBook 7 - HorsemenBook 8 - UnworthyBook 9 – VenomBook 10 – SeveredBook 11 – DemonsBook 12 - DeadeyeBook 13 - MotiveBook 14 – AustraliaBook 16 – WishboneBook 17 – GhostsBook 18 – The ScarecrowBook 19 – The BluesmanBook 20 – The LibrarianBook 21 – The ViaductBook 22 – The TwinBook 23 – The DogwalkerBook 24 – The FlytrapBook 25 – The ElectricianBook 26 – The CellarBook 27 – The LonerBook 28 – The PainterBook 29 – The HitchhikerBook 30 – The CreedDI O’REILLY MYSTERIESBook 1 - Blood on the IslandBook 2 - Lies on the IslandBook 3 - Fear on the IslandBook 4 - Malice on the IslandBook 5 – Revenge on the IslandBook 6 – Christmas on the IslandBook 7 – Silence on the IslandBook 8 – Secrets on the IslandBook 9 – Chaos on the IslandBook 10 - Sadness on the IslandBook 11 – Danger on the IslandBook 12 – Evil on the IslandBook 13 – Fire on the IslandBook 14 – Evil on the IslandDC HARRIET TAYLOR SERIESBook 1-The BeekeeperBook 2-The Perfect MurderBook 3-The BackpackerDS JASON SMITH &DC HARRIET TAYLOR SERIESBook 1 - The EnigmaBook 2 – DropzoneBook 3 – The Raven GirlTHE MIRANDA TRILOGY (psychological thrillers)MirandaMistressMedusaSTANDALONE NOVELSHorror - The DivideThriller - The GhostwriterThriller – The Guests Read more

Nearly 10 years after its first publication, Aurum are re-issuing this classic running book which has defined a genre. It includes an introduction from bestselling author Robert Macfarlane and an epilogue from Richard Askwith.The concept of fell-running is simple: it’s a sport that involves running over mountains – sometimes one, sometimes many. It’s also immensely demanding. While running uphill is a stamina-sapping slog, running pell-mell down the other side requires the agility – and even recklessness – of a mountain goat. And there’s the weather to contend with.It may make the sports pages only rarely, but in areas like the Lake District and Snowdonia fell-running is the basis of a whole culture – indeed, race organisers sometimes have to turn competitors away so that fragile mountain uplands are not irrevocably damaged by too many thundering feet. Fixtures like the annual Ben Nevis and Snowdon races attract runners from all over Britain, and beyond. Others, such as the Wasdale and Ennerdale fell runs in the Lakeland valleys – gruelling marathons of more than 20 miles – remain truly local events for which the whole community turns out, with many of the runners back on the same fells the next day tending sheep.Now, Richard Askwith explores the world of fell-running in the only legitimate way: by donning his Ron Hill vest and studded shoes to spend a season running as many of the great fell races as he can, from Borrowdale to Ben Nevis: an arduous schedule that tests the very limits of one’s stamina and courage. Over the months he also meets the greats of fell-running – like the remarkable Joss Naylor, who to celebrate his fiftieth birthday ran all 214 major Lakeland fells in a single week; Billy Bland, the combative Borrowdale man whose astounding records still stand for many of the top races; and Bill Teasdale, a hero of the sport’s earlier, professional days, whom he tracks down to his tiny cottage in the northern Lakes. And ultimately Askwith’s obsession drives him to attempt the ultimate challenge: the Bob Graham Round – a non-stop circuit of 42 of the Lake District’s highest peaks to be completed within 24 hours.This is a portrait of one of the few sports to have remained utterly true to its roots – in which the point is not fame or fortune but to run the ancient, wild landscape, and to be a hero, if at all, within one’s own valley. Feet in the Clouds is a chronicle of a masochistic but admirable sporting obsession, an insight into one of the oldest extreme sports, and a lyrical tribute to Britain’s mountains and the men and women who live among them. Read more

'Finn has written the definitive book on ultra running today. I couldn't put it down.' - Dean Karnazes'Epic ... A triumphant, emotive and moving account of the transformative force of mind over matter.' - Irish Times ***Marathons are no longer enough. Pain is to be relished, not avoided. Hallucinations are normal. Ultra running defies conventional logic. Yet this most brutal and challenging sport is now one of the fastest-growing in the world. Why is this? Is it an antidote to modern life, or a symptom of a modern illness? Adharanand Finn travelled to the heart of the sport to find out - and to see if he could become an ultra runner himself. His journey took him from the deserts of Oman to the snow-capped peaks of the Rockies, and on to his ultimate goal, the 105-mile Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc.The Rise of the Ultra Runners is the electrifying, inspirational account of what he learned along the way. Through encounters with the sport's many colourful characters and his experiences of its soaring highs and crushing lows, Finn offers an unforgettable insight into what can be found at the boundaries of human endeavour. Read more

Some mountains are high; some mountains are hard. Few are both.On the afternoon of 13 July 1977, having become the first climbers to reach the summit of the Ogre, Doug Scott and Chris Bonington began their long descent. In the minutes that followed, any feeling of success from their achievement would be overwhelmed by the start of a desperate fight for survival. And things would only get worse.Rising to over 7,000 metres in the centre of the Karakoram, the Ogre – Baintha Brakk – is notorious in mountaineering circles as one of the most difficult mountains to climb. First summited by Scott and Bonington in 1977 – on expedition with Paul 'Tut' Braithwaite, Nick Estcourt, Clive Rowland and Mo Anthoine – it waited almost twenty-four years for a second ascent, and a further eleven years for a third.The Ogre, by legendary mountaineer Doug Scott, is a two-part biography of this enigmatic peak: in the first part, Scott has painstakingly researched the geography and history of the mountain; part two is the long overdue and very personal account of his and Bonington's first ascent and their dramatic week-long descent on which Scott suffered two broken legs and Bonington smashed ribs. Using newly discovered diaries, letters and audio tapes, it tells of the heroic and selfless roles played by Clive Rowland and Mo Anthoine. When the desperate climbers finally made it back to base camp, they were to find it abandoned – and themselves still a long way from safety.The Ogre is undoubtedly one of the greatest adventure stories of all time. Read more

The Stig gets his kit off and reveals how he came to be Top Gear's iconic racing driver and so much more – including what it's like to thrash an Aston Martin DBS, train for the Army and face the terror of Jeremy Clarkson's underwear…When the Black Stig disappeared off the end of an aircraft carrier in 2003, we were introduced to The White Stig. Faster. Stranger. Harder to keep clean. And ever since, millions have wondered – who is The Man in the White Suit? They're about to find out.Ben Collins caught the car the bug young, kicking his dad's boss in the balls for not giving him a company Jag. This was the attitude that eventually led him to spend seven years sharing a cabin with Jeremy Clarkson's underwear, James May's PhD thesis and Richard Hammond's hairspray. Because he is The Stig.Now he tells all about life inside the iconic white helmet. What it's like to guide a blind ex-RAF officer around the Top Gear track; pit a drug dealer's Mitsubishi Evo against a Trojan tank; set a Vauxhall Monara against Chloe the dancing Ninja; and race double-decker Routemasters against bendy buses. Not to mention all the inside stuff on how the show's amazing driving sequences are made.He also reveals how he got to be there – settinga Dunsfold lap time faster than Michael Schumacher's. Breaking records with the best of the best at Daytona and Le Mans.It's an awesome story, told by an amazing man. Read more

Danger on the Island (DI Liam O'Reilly mysteries Book 11)The Island of Guernsey isn't exactly a favourite destination for adrenaline junkies.But it does have one thing that attracts a new breed of adventure freaks.Cliff jumping is taking off on the island, and June appears to be the best time of year for those that way inclined to choose to partake in the sport.When a young woman is killed after a jump, her death is judged a tragic accident, but when her body is retrieved, and the remains of another corpse is found on the rocks below, the Island Police are brought in.It's the last thing Detective Liam O'Reilly feels like. Still feeling the effects of a case that almost broke him, he really doesn't need this.But when he drags himself back to where he once was, and starts to understand what he's dealing with he wakes up enough to realise he's dealing with something much more dangerous than the cliffs that people are jumping off.There is someone on the Island who likes to take things to the extreme, and O'Reilly is damned if they're going to do it on his island.--------------------------------------------------What readers are saying about Danger on the Island‘Oh boy! Another instant page turner of a read from the brilliant author that is Stewart Giles. It's a very clever, well thought out and executed (every pun intended!) plotline. There's something special when an author gets the reader invested and so liking the characters, that there's that reader's dilemma: The one where you want to know what happens but don’t want the book to end as you are enjoying it so much. Brilliant, stunning and every other superlative. Wowsers!’ – Misfits Farm.‘Danger on the Island by Stewart Giles is book 11 in the DI Liam O’Reilly series. I really enjoy this series, which is set in Guernsey.’ – Maureen.‘Without giving too much away I found it extraordinarily original on many levels. I have never come across a murder investigation quite like this one. It certainly kept me guessing and will not disappoint.’ - Carol.BOOKS BY STEWART GILESDS JASON SMITH SERIESBook 0.5 - PhobiaBook 1 - SmithBook 2 - BoomerangBook 3 - LadybirdBook 4 - Occam’s RazorBook 5 - HarlequinBook 6 - SeleneBook 7 - HorsemenBook 8 - UnworthyBook 9 – VenomBook 10 – SeveredBook 11 – DemonsBook 12 - DeadeyeBook 13 - MotiveBook 14 – AustraliaBook 16 – WishboneBook 17 – GhostsBook 18 – The ScarecrowBook 19 – The BluesmanBook 20 – The LibrarianBook 21 – The ViaductBook 22 – The TwinBook 23 – The DogwalkerBook 24 – The FlytrapBook 25 – The ElectricianBook 26 – The CellarBook 27 – The LonerBook 28 – The PainterBook 29 – The HitchhikerBook 30 – The CreedDI O’REILLY MYSTERIESBook 1 - Blood on the IslandBook 2 - Lies on the IslandBook 3 - Fear on the IslandBook 4 - Malice on the IslandBook 5 – Revenge on the IslandBook 6 – Christmas on the IslandBook 7 – Silence on the IslandBook 8 – Secrets on the IslandBook 9 – Chaos on the IslandBook 10 - Sadness on the IslandBook 11 – Danger on the IslandBook 12 – Evil on the IslandBook 13 – Fire on the IslandBook 14 – Evil on the IslandDC HARRIET TAYLOR SERIESBook 1-The BeekeeperBook 2-The Perfect MurderBook 3-The BackpackerTrotterdown a box set of DC Harriet Taylor books 1-3DS JASON SMITH &DC HARRIET TAYLOR SERIESBook 1 - The EnigmaBook 2 – DropzoneBook 3 – The Raven GirlTrilogy: The DS Smith & Harriet Taylor box setTHE MIRANDA TRILOGY (psychological thrillers)MirandaMistressMedusaSTANDALONE NOVELSHorror - The DivideThriller - The GhostwriterThriller – The Guests Read more

Dean Karnazes has pushed his body and mind to inconceivable limits, from running in the shoe-melting heat of Death Valley to the lung-freezing cold of the South Pole. He's raced and competed across the globe and once ran 50 marathons, in 50 states, in 50 consecutive days. In A Runner's High, Karnazes chronicles his return to the Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run in his mid-fifties after first completing the race decades ago. The Western States, infamous for its rugged terrain and extreme temperatures, becomes the most demanding competition of his life, a physical and emotional reckoning and a battle to stay true to one's purpose. Confronting his age, wearying body, career path and life choices, we see Karnazes as we never have before, raw and exposed. A Runner's High is both an endorphin-fuelled page-turner and a love letter to the sport from one of its most celebrated ambassadors. Read more

Crossing the Greenland ice cap on skis is often billed as a training experience for longer journeys like skiing to the North or South Pole. As Chris Weyers relates in his fascinating account of his 2003 expedition across Greenland, this is not a trip to be taken lightly. Get a taste of what polar exploration is all about in this riveting adventure. Discover what is like to be pinned down in brutal Arctic storms, feel the effects of starvation when food begins to run out, learn how six complete strangers work with each other in the most physically demanding circumstances. Read more

Formula One has always been a dangerous sport.But there was a time when pit crew, marshals and even spectators took a chance every time they went to the track in an era when safety was just an afterthought. It was the drivers, though, who took the greatest risk. Manufacturers, designers, and team owners encouraged them to push themselves and their cars to the limit and beyond in the quest for more speed.Many were let down by the machinery, race officials, the safety features meant to protect them, or the medical treatment they subsequently received, if at all.Did you know?In the early days of Formula One, many drivers did not wear seat belts because they preferred to be thrown clear in case of an accident.One driver was involved in a Hollywood movie that depicted a crash on the same track and spot where he was to die a year later.A fortune teller told the girlfriend and mother of one driver that he would become famous but die before the age of 30. She was right!You can expect all such information in this book, but it is certainly not for the faint-hearted. Some F1 drivers suffered horrific accidents, dying by the side of the track whilst the race carried on around them. While some of those who died, like Ayrton Senna and Gilles Villeneuve, are still remembered today as legends of the sport, others have been relegated to footnotes in F1 history.What they have in common is that they all died before their time, and all deserved to be remembered.This is their story.This Formula 1 book will be a perfect gift for F1 fans. Read more

Have you ever dreamed of climbing a mountain, running a marathon, racing in the Tour de France, competing in an Ironman, or just taking your bike for a multi-day ride away from it all?Cyclists, endurance athletes, travelers, and vicarious adventurers alike will love Two Wheels and a Will. This compelling introduction to ultra-endurance cycling and bikepacking follows five cyclists with varying experience as they attempt to complete a daunting multi-day race across the breathtaking yet intimidating French Pyrenees.But this book is about more than the race itself: it’s a travel adventure, a self-discovery quest, and an informative dive into local French geography, history, culture, and cuisine.Most importantly, it’s about the inspiring mindset of those who show up on the start line even when they aren’t sure they’ll succeed. Those who know that you don’t have to cross the finish line to be rewarded with an immense feeling of accomplishment and satisfaction. As in life, it’s what you experience during your journey, when you explore your physical and mental limits, that will transform and enlighten you. Between these pages:cyclists of all levels and disciplines will gain insight into preparing for their first (or hundredth) mountain ride;Tour de France fans will recognize many of the race’s legendary climbs as they cheer on the five ultra-endurance participants; andarmchair thrill-seekers and virtual travelers will marvel at the rich details of new destinations steeped in old-world charm.After reading Two Wheels and a Will, you will never watch the Tour de France, travel to the Pyrenees, or view a cyclist in the same light. Let these five unique competitors—their courage, determination, failure, and success—inspire you.Are you ready? The adventure starts now… Read more

As a new virus sweeps across the globe, George and Rachel are faced with their biggest challenge yet. The year begins positively with George and Rachel running every single street of their local town. Just days before the country goes into lockdown, they take on the 20 miles of the Grizzly. A race so muddy that firefighters are stationed at the finish line to hose down runners.Then the year takes a dramatic turn.Food shortages, homeschooling, quiet roads, home haircuts, yoga, Rachel’s new marathon a month challenge and a walking holiday… in a different part of Devon.2020 is a year none of them will ever forget.Did Not Finish is a series of books about George and his family’s adventures in running, cycling and swimming. From ultramarathons to triathlons, 10k swims to European cycling adventures, George promises fun and laughter every step, pedal, and paddle of the way. Read more

Puddings to Podiums: From fast food fat man to ultramarathon champion.Get ready for a remarkable journey of transformation and triumph that will have you cheering every step of the way. In "Puddings to Podiums," follow the captivating story of an ordinary man's extraordinary quest to rise from a life of indulgence to the pinnacle of ultra running and his dream of running for his country.Nathan embarks on an awe-inspiring adventure that takes him from his sedentary lifestyle to the world of ultra running. From tackling his first 10k run to conquering gruelling 24-hour races, Nathan's journey is as much about conquering his own doubts and limitations as it is about crossing finish lines.With determination, humour, and heart, Nathan navigates the challenges of training, pushing his boundaries, and discovering the profound connection between physical endurance and inner strength. As he shares the highs and lows of his running escapades, you'll be inspired to lace up your own shoes and embrace your potential.Puddings to Podiums is a triumphant tale that reminds us all that transformation is possible, and that the journey from self-doubt to success is a rewarding one. Whether you're an avid runner or simply seeking motivation to chase your dreams, Nathan's story will leave you believing that anything is achievable with the right mindset and a whole lot of heart. Read more

You lift your chin and fasten the buckle of your helmet strap beneath. Reaching forward, you grasp your bar grips, extending a forefinger on each hand to loop over the brake levers and give them a squeeze. You feel the fluid compress as the force travels down through the hydraulic hoses, reflecting back as the calipers bite down on the discs. Mental chatter begins to subside.You twist and swing your leg over your rear wheel, thigh clearing the saddle until your foot lands in its rightful place on the far pedal. In one fluid movement, you continue transferring your weight until your other foot leaves the ground and nestles in place on its own.Four points of contact, locked, loaded and ready to roll.You level the pedals for a moment then wind them back to launch position. With a shift of weight, you crank out several big pedal strokes, building speed and momentum before spotting, turning and dropping into the trail entrance. With a rush of acceleration, all remaining mental chatter is vaporised!Excitement and exhilaration rush into the void. They flood every fibre of your being as you swoop, soar, and batter your way down the trail in a cacophony of movement, noise and raw sensation.Responsibilities, commitments, and normal life evaporate into oblivion. Nothing exists except the visible line unfurling in front of you captivating all of your attention with laser focus.Your mind and body fire into action, scanning ahead, calculating and adjusting to carry maximum speed and optimal flow. A symphony of instantaneous judgment and movement harmonise with the contours and details of the trail racing towards you.You drift through loamy sweeping turns, bobble over roots, skip over rocks and dive into berms. You shift and move, weighting and unweighting, absorbing compressions and popping off lips for the magnificent moments of blissful flight.You burst out at the bottom of the trail with you heart racing and your lungs pumping. Your body is fizzing with adrenaline and exertion, and you’re grinning from ear-to-ear. You never felt more alive.If you’re riding with mates, they’re in the same state. You glance at them one by one, exchanging celebratory fist bumps and excitedly agreeing on how much fun that was. There’s no hiding the feelings. You can physically see the same emotions and the same sensations bubbling out of them.Mountain biking switches off the noise. It engages our minds and bodies in total focus, rewarding us with sheer exhilaration and pure joy.This is what mountain biking is all about, and that is what this book is all about.For the Love of Mountain Biking is a tribute to and a celebration of everything that makes mountain biking awesome.-FtLoMTB is a fresh, original and high-speed blast into the true soul of mountain biking. It's an insight, a guide and a memoir all rolled into one!For the Love of Mountain Biking is a full spread of engaging stories, perceptive observations and amusing perspectives in tribute to the sport we love. They blend into an entertaining narrative, inspired by the author’s own experiences and BIG love for mountain biking.It’s an appreciation of the places we go, the people we meet, the journey it takes us on and all the great times along the way. It stirs emotions, stokes nostalgia and reignites those peak sensations. It makes you want to get right up, go for a ride and send it!From growing up beside the Howgill Fells in the north of England to living and riding in the vast Portes du Soleil bike park network on the French/Swiss border, James shares his perspective in a true celebration of mountain biking. There’s everything from the progression to mishaps, epic events and his personal experience of some iconic moments.He offers up some useful insights, exploring the essence of the sport and why we love to ride. Read more