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  • Trails and Tribulations

  • The Running Adventures of Susie Chan
  • By: Susie Chan
  • Narrated by: Susie Chan
  • Length: 8 hrs and 26 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (33 ratings)

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By: Susie Chan
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Summary

‘I laughed, gulped and cried as I read Susie’s stories of battling through some of the hardest races on this planet as well as some of the hardest moments in her life’ Sophie Raworth

'Tells it all with an openness and honesty that comes from having endured some of the world's most gruelling tests of endurance' Dean Karnazes, ultramarathoner and New York Times bestselling author

'A truly inspirational read from a brilliant and determined runner' Iwan Thomas

AN EXHILARATING LISTEN FROM ONE OF THE UK'S LEADING AND MOST RECOGNISED ENDURANCE RUNNERS.

Susie Chan is an icon of endurance running. Since taking up running at the age of 35, she has completed the legendary Marathon des Sables more times than any other British woman, set the 12-hour treadmill World Record and was one of the first women to finish all the World Marathon Majors.

Susie’s story is an inspirational fight against the odds. From leaving a dysfunctional marriage, managing as a single mum and tackling cancer treatment, Susie has had her fair share of adversity. Throughout it all, running has kept her going. She always finds a reason to lace up her shoes and hit the road – or the track, trail or tread. Her mantra: You never regret a run.

From the Moroccan desert, the Peruvian jungle and the sweltering Death Valley, to Susie’s local South Downs and a running track in Tooting, her adventures take her across the globe. With Susie’s down-to-earth personality, refreshing attitude and wicked sense of humour, we learn the countless reasons she finds to push herself further and the life-changing opportunities running has given her.

Her passion for the sport is infectious, and her story is a shining example to all in the running community and beyond.

©2024 Susie Chan (P)2024 Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
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Excellent book

An absorbing account of Susie Chan's running journey, a nice balance of emotion and matter of fact obsevance. The race reviews are great but the chapter I am a Runner stood out for me. Superbly narrated by the author.

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Brilliant.

I loved this book. Susie is amazing. I love her Peloton classes. She is superwoman. This book was brilliant and just shows how much hard work goes into running and keeping fit. She’s an inspiration.

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A must for any runner

Susie has you hooked from the get go, the stories told are just amazing, gripping listening and definitely not a 1 listen book. 🏃🏼‍♀️🏃‍♂️

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A great listen, and not long enough! Could listen to some more 👍🏻

Finished your book!
Loved it 🙌🏻
So honest
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So inspiring
Thank you for sharing your story with us all
And a resounding Well Done for ALL the things you have done and achieved 💪🏼
I think you need a podcast 😉

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Great inspirational book

Loved Susie Chan’s down to earth way of talking about the extraordinary things she’s achieved. I loved this book.

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Trials and tribulations, amazing story for every runner

I have followed Susie’s adventures through the social media for at least 10 years. I was thrilled when she announced that she wrote a book and this book has not disappointed. I love her matter of fact sense of humour. She honestly describes all the highs and lows during her adventures. She is a very inspiring lady. I will definitely re listen this book especially when I need to get motivated.

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Utterly inspiring

What an amazing person… Susie has had a fascinating journey and this book really does inspire. Written from the heart and wonderfully read by Susie herself. You don’t need to be a runner or ultra-runner to gain from reading/listening to this.
Having run with Susie a couple of times in the studio at Peloton she always struck me as an amazing person… if proof was needed it abounds here! PandersAndy

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Loved it, even as a non-running cyclist

As a non-runner (Peloton cyclist), I had to wait for my runner hubby to listen first. Susie narrates her story so well and describes with brutal honesty the highs and lows of ultra running. I could not stop listening.

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gripping and inspirational!

I'm an newish older runner and this book has made me want to push myself even more.
a true and honest account of the highs and lows of ultra running.

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Really enjoyable listen

Great stories and really well told, one of my favourite running-related books. Highly recommended if you like books about running!

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