Longlisted for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award 2021
Running away from your problems doesn't solve anything - but
sometimes it's more fun than dealing with them Elise was spending a
lot of time crying on buses. She had just graduated from
university; she had a shiny new flat, her first proper job and a
budding relationship - and they were all making her utterly
miserable. Sitting at work one day, she hit upon the obvious
solution: Run 5,000 miles around the coast of Britain, carrying her
kit on her back. Six months later Elise set off, with absolutely no
ultra-running experience, unable to read a map and having never
pitched a tent alone before. Over the 301 days that followed she
developed a debilitating fear of farmyard animals, cried on a lot
of beaches and saw Britain at its most wild and wonderful. Coasting
is about putting one foot in front of the other, even when it feels
impossible, and trying to enjoy it too. With heart and humour,
Elise explores the thrill of taking risks and putting your trust in
total strangers, and learns some home truths along the way. 'A true
Great British Adventure, with humour and heart.' Sir Ranulph
Fiennes 'Elise Downing has achieved the impossible - leaving you in
awe at her superhuman achievements, but also convincing you that
you could probably do the same.' Emily Chappell 'A hugely enjoyable
jaunt around Britain, that proves that you can find adventure right
on your doorstep.' Alastair Humphreys 'Elise Downing has reminded
us all of the most crucial aspects of adventure: 1) You don't have
to be an expert. 2) It's all about the people. 3) However hard,
tough, excruciating and doubt-driven a challenge might be, at heart
it's a funny, funny story.' Dave Cornthwaite 'Reading Coasting is
like listening to a friend tell a tale down the pub that you can't
quite believe. Elise's storytelling is hilarious, warm-hearted and
wonderfully down-to-earth. It's the kind of book that makes you
want to lace up your trainers and start running towards that mad
idea you once had. There's no doubt that Elise's gung-ho attitude
is her superpower. Her kryptonite? Cows.' Anna McNuff, author and
adventurer 'Elise's irresistibly readable adventures are both
ordinary and extraordinary at the same time. She's an inspiration.'
Damian Hall, author and ultrarunner 'Funny and engaging and
inspiring... an absolute gem.' Vassos Alexander, presenter, author
and runner 'A beautifully observed and blisteringly truthful
account of what happens when you decide to combine adventure and
endurance. Absolutely brilliant.' Jake Tyler, author of A Walk from
the Wild Edge 'An honest and exciting tale of how a dream became an
awesome reality. Definitely worth a read!' Ben Smith, founder of
The 401 Challenge 'I was already laughing at the Dedication and
this continued all the way to the very last page. Elise Downing is
a comedy genius and has a heart of gold!' Danny Bent, author,
runner and founder of Project Awesome 'Elise tells her story with
such good-humoured light-heartedness that you could be forgiven for
forgetting that what she is describing is a feat of real endurance.
Running 5,000 miles is a truly remarkable achievement, and the fact
that Elise emerged from it with a smile on her face and a total
lack of ego speaks wonders to her character. This is an incredible
tale told with total humility. Running around the coast of Great
Britain was a mad thing to do, but not buying this book would be
madder still.' Tim Moss, author, adventurer and founder of The Next
Challenge 'Like any epic journey worth sharing, Elise encountered
the same doubts, setbacks and fears that leave many dreams stuck on
the drawing board. One foot after the other, Elise set out to
achieve the extraordinary many miles over. Coasting shares the
literal highs and lows as she finds her rite of passage to the
world of ultra-running, with an endearing vulnerability and
hilarious flair that brings places to life. In the same way that
countless strangers felt compelled to join her around the UK,
Coasting carries the reader along and inspires us all to ask 'why
not?' in pursuit of our own home-grown adventures.' Alex
Staniforth, adventurer and author 'A wonderfully honest tale of
courage, perseverance and self-discovery.' Dr Juliet McGrattan,
author and runner 'Elise brings so much fun and energy, as well as
raw honesty, to the world of adventure books, and her incredible
journey is an inspiration to young (and old!) adventurers.' Jenny
Tough, author, adventurer and editor of Tough Women Adventure
Stories 'Thoughtful, funny and beautifully written. Just goes to
show that there's a ram-spinning, swashbuckling adventure right
there on your doorstep.' Huw Jack Brassington, writer, presenter
and adventurer
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