401
The Man Who Ran 401 Marathons in 401 Days and Changed His Life Forever
1st Edition
Published on 5. April 2018
240 pages
978-1-4729-5620-0 (ISBN)
Description
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The story of Ben Smith, who decided to run 401 marathons in 401 days. People thought he was mad, until they heard his story, then they began to understand. Having endured years of bullying as a child, Ben tried to take his own life.
In adulthood, Ben struggled to feel content with the life that was mapped out for him. But having found his passion in running, Ben sold his possessions, escaped his old life and set off on what seemed like an impossible mission - The 401 Challenge.
During his 10,506.2-mile odyssey criss-crossing the UK, Ben ran in 309 different locations, accompanied by more than 13,500 people. He visited 101 schools, burned an estimated 2.4 million calories, wrecked his back and braved every extreme of the British weather, while raising £330,000 for charity, touching the lives of millions.
This is the inspiring journey of a previously lost and broken man who discovered that anything is possible, if only you choose to search for what makes you truly happy.
The story of Ben Smith, who decided to run 401 marathons in 401 days. People thought he was mad, until they heard his story, then they began to understand. Having endured years of bullying as a child, Ben tried to take his own life.
In adulthood, Ben struggled to feel content with the life that was mapped out for him. But having found his passion in running, Ben sold his possessions, escaped his old life and set off on what seemed like an impossible mission - The 401 Challenge.
During his 10,506.2-mile odyssey criss-crossing the UK, Ben ran in 309 different locations, accompanied by more than 13,500 people. He visited 101 schools, burned an estimated 2.4 million calories, wrecked his back and braved every extreme of the British weather, while raising £330,000 for charity, touching the lives of millions.
This is the inspiring journey of a previously lost and broken man who discovered that anything is possible, if only you choose to search for what makes you truly happy.
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Edition
1. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Illustrations
16 page plate section in full colour
ISBN-13
978-1-4729-5620-0 (9781472956200)
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Book
04/2019
Bloomsbury Sport
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Person
Ben Smith ran 401 marathons in 401 days to raise money for the charities Stonewall and Kidscape. He has since launched The 401 Foundation, which provides grants to small grassroot organisations and individuals which help people build confidence, improve self-esteem and tackle mental health and self-development issues.
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@the401challenge
Content
Foreword by Steve Cram and Paula Radcliffe
Prologue - Nothing Special
1 Broken
2 My Normal
3 A Little Bit Unhinged
4 Rationalising Madness
5 A Beautiful Mind
6 Is That It?
7 The Perfect Partner
8 His Saving Grace
9 A State of Disbelief
10 Problems Staying Straight
11 Falling Apart
12 A Very Wonderful Adventure
13 Shall We Go Home?
14 Give Me a Break
15 Just The Beginning
16 When You Know, You Know
17 A Nice Place To Be
Prologue - Nothing Special
1 Broken
2 My Normal
3 A Little Bit Unhinged
4 Rationalising Madness
5 A Beautiful Mind
6 Is That It?
7 The Perfect Partner
8 His Saving Grace
9 A State of Disbelief
10 Problems Staying Straight
11 Falling Apart
12 A Very Wonderful Adventure
13 Shall We Go Home?
14 Give Me a Break
15 Just The Beginning
16 When You Know, You Know
17 A Nice Place To Be
