Quote Originally Posted by Stolly View Post
I agree with wheezing donkey about 'feet in the clouds'. I've read it three times now and wouldn't have had a bad word said about it first time round. Now though I think there was far too much droning on (and on) about the BGR, a bit too much about the races and not enough on just pure running in the hills. I think there very first chapter is the one I like the most - him having a near death experience running solo in bad weather.

And anyway does everyone here just read 'inspirational' mountain related books? Whats wrong with normal books?

Al last other voices in the wilderness! I have maintained from the outset (I read it the week of publication) that it was over rated but clever journalism. (Even though he is kind about the Lakeland Classics Trophy).

As for inspirational books? Well I am reading America, Empire of Liberty and I have raced 44 times so far this year. Go figure?

(and yes, DT, you were right!)