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Book Synopsis: The story of Al Howie is a remarkable and at times unbelievable adventure into the heart of the longest races in the world with one of modern history’s most eccentric ultra-marathon runners.
If you ran 2225 kilometres from Winnipeg to Ottawa, you’d be crazy. If the day after you arrived in Ottawa you showed up to a 24-hour race and started knocking back beers, you would be stupid. If you then ran the 195 kilometre, 24-hour race, won it, and ran all the way back to Winnipeg, you’d be a true freak of nature. If later, at 46 years old, you ran 7200 kilometres across Canada in the world-record time of 72 days, 10 hours, and then followed it up two weeks later by breaking another world record (which happened to be your own) in the longest certified race on Earth, you’d be a mega-distance alien. In all of this, if you were forever broke, using fake names and aliases, teetering on the edge of sanity, and doing it all in three-ounce racing flats, you’d be Al Howie.
Based on interviews with Howie himself during his final two years (he died in 2016), Jared Beasley’s book takes the reader into the incomprehensible distances of a legendary runner and the amazing and complex world of an astounding figure in modern sports history.
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Are you ready to embark on an extraordinary journey? Look no further than "In Search of Al Howie." This incredible book takes you into the captivating world of Al Howie, one of the most eccentric ultra-marathon runners in modern history. Get ready to be amazed by his remarkable and sometimes unbelievable adventures into the heart of the longest races in the world. With every turn of the page, you'll be transported into a world where ordinary limits cease to exist, and the extraordinary becomes the norm.
Picture this: running a mind-boggling 2225 kilometers from Winnipeg to Ottawa. It sounds crazy, right? But for Al Howie, it was just the beginning of his incredible journey. Imagine the sheer determination required to not only conquer this epic feat but also show up to a 24-hour race the very next day, knocking back beers without hesitation. This audacious spirit is what set Howie apart from the rest, making him a true force to be reckoned with.
But Al Howie's achievements don't end there. At 46 years old, he ran an astounding 7200 kilometers across Canada, setting a world record that still stands today. And that's not all – just two weeks later, he shattered his own world record in the longest certified race on Earth. Howie's accomplishments are nothing short of mind-blowing, leaving us in awe of his superhuman abilities.
Author Jared Beasley skillfully portrays the complexities of Al Howie's life, taking you deep into the mind of this enigmatic figure. With insights garnered from personal interviews during the last two years of Howie's life, Beasley provides an intimate look at the teetering edge of sanity, the perpetual state of being broke, and the exhilaration of taking on these incredible challenges.
If you're ready to be inspired, intrigued, and transported to a world where the impossible becomes possible, "In Search of Al Howie" is a must-read. Grab your copy now to embark on an extraordinary adventure like no other! Click here to get your hands on this captivating book.
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