
Downhill From Here: Running from John O'Groats to Land's End
Gavin Boyter
‘I wanted to get to know the country I’d lived in my whole life in an entirely new way. To see how its landscapes, peoples and climate changed as I proceeded south. And of course I wanted to test my mettle. But really, this was more than just something I wanted to do; it was something I needed to do’.
Gavin Boyter is an ordinary man, a Scottish filmmaker living in London with little career prospects and a dwindling personal life. An amateur runner, he had an impressive selection of races under his belt, however with each marathon he was ... Read more
Described by world record holder and ultra-endurance athlete Sean Conway as ‘an epic adventure on our epic island’, Downhill From Here: Running from John O’Groats to Land’s End is a witty, hearty and altogether inspirational story of an average man taking on an extraordinary feat. Immersed in Gavin Boyter’s adventure, his wry yet compelling voice takes us through the highs and lows of an astounding journey, showing just how far an ‘ordinary runner’ can go.
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author of Cycling the Earth
‘An entertaining read on the de-stressing benefits of running a JOGLE, navigation mishaps and ... Read more