22 must-read nonfiction books like Running The World: 196 marathons in 196 countries, one record-breaking adventure by Nick Butter

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Running The World: 196 marathons in 196 countries, one record-breaking adventure

By: Nick Butter

4.25

Format: 304 pages, Paperback

'Superb - a great book to fuel your wanderlust.' Mark Beaumont--- In 2019, Nick Butter became the f…

If you liked the nonfiction plot in Running The World: 196 marathons in 196 countries, one record-breaking adventure by Nick Butter , here is a list of 22 books like this:

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1. Ultramarathon Man: Confessions of an All-Night Runner

By: Dean Karnazes

4.00

Format: 50 pages,

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  • nonfiction
  • biography
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2. Why We Run

By: Robin Harvie

3.30

Format: 107 pages,

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  • nonfiction

3. Operation Ironman: One Man's Four Month Journey from Hospital Bed to Ironman Triathlon

By: George Mahood

3.97

Format: 68 pages,

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4. Feet in the Clouds: A Tale of Fell-Running and Obsession

By: Richard Askwith

3.71

Format: None pages, Paperback

Exploring the world of fell-running--to run the ancient, wild landscape and stay a hero within one'… read more

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5. How They Broke Britain

By: James O'Brien

4.29

Format: 404 pages, Kindle Edition

The revealing, defining account of the dark network that broke out country. Something has gone r… read more

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  • nonfiction
  • biography
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6. The Rise of the Ultra Runners: A Journey to the Edge of Human Endurance

By: Adharanand Finn

4.37

Format: 304 pages, Hardcover

An electrifying look inside the wild world of extreme distance running. Once the reserve of only… read more

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  • nonfiction
  • biography
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7. Choose Strong: The Choice That Changes Everything

By: Sally McRae

4.48

Format: 206 pages, Kindle Edition

A REAL LOOK AT STRENGTH Known worldwide for her mental fortitude, hardcore training tactics, and… read more

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  • nonfiction
  • biography
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8. A Runner's High: My Life in Motion

By: Dean Karnazes

4.05

Format: 256 pages, Kindle Edition

“A Runner’s High wakes up the appetite to run long distances. Dean takes us on a lifelong journey o… read more

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  • nonfiction
  • biography
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9. The Lost Art of Running: A Journey to Rediscover the Forgotten Essence of Human Movement

By: Shane Benzie

4.08

Format: 289 pages, Kindle Edition

'Heads up – here's how to run like a pro' - The Times'A fascinating book' - Adharanand Finn, author… read more

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  • nonfiction
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10. Alan Partridge: Big Beacon

By: Alan Partridge

4.27

Format: 284 pages, Kindle Edition

In Big Beacon, Norwich's favourite son and best broadcaster, Alan Partridge, triumphs against the o… read more

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11. Lost in the Lakes: Notes from a 379-Mile Walk in the Lake District

By: Tom Chesshyre

3.97

Format: 320 pages, Hardcover

Join travel writer Tom Chesshyre for a lakeland adventure like no other. Explore towering mountains… read more

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  • nonfiction
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12. Showing Up

By: Nedd Brockmann

4.34

Format: 290 pages, Paperback

Get comfortable with being uncomfortable–the story of a 23-year-old tradie who put his body ‘throug… read more

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  • nonfiction
  • biography
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13. Ravenous: How to get ourselves and our planet into shape

By: Henry Dimbleby

4.39

Format: 336 pages, Hardcover

You may not be aware of this - not consciously, at least - but you do not control what you eat. Eve… read more

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  • nonfiction
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14. Finding Hildasay: How One Man Walked the UK's Coastline and Found Hope and Happiness

By: Christian Lewis

4.40

Format: 329 pages, Kindle Edition

Join Christian Lewis as he walks the entire coastline of the UK – his dog Jet in tow – and rebuilds… read more

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  • nonfiction
  • biography
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15. Local: A Search for Nearby Nature and Wildness

By: Alastair Humphreys

4.44

Format: 368 pages, Paperback

‘Agile, wryly funny and wise’ Robert Macfarlane A search for nearby nature and wildness After years… read more

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  • nonfiction
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16. SOLO: What running across mountains taught me about life

By: Jenny Tough

4.27

Format: 384 pages, Hardcover

The incredible story of a six-continent journey of self-discovery Jenny Tough is an endurance athl… read more

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  • nonfiction
  • biography
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17. Running The World: 196 marathons in 196 countries, one record-breaking adventure

By: Nick Butter

4.25

Format: 304 pages, Paperback

'Superb - a great book to fuel your wanderlust.' Mark Beaumont--- In 2019, Nick Butter became the f… read more

Similar categories in Nick Butter's Running The World: 196 marathons in 196 countries, one record-breaking adventure book and Nick Butter's Running The World: 196 marathons in 196 countries, one record-breaking adventure

  • nonfiction
  • biography
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18. Coffee First, Then the World: One Woman's Record-Breaking Pedal Around the Planet

By: Jenny Graham

4.56

Format: 277 pages, Hardcover

16 countries, 124 days and 18,000 miles. This is the story of one woman's solo lap of the planet by… read more

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  • nonfiction
  • biography
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19. Barefoot Britain: A running adventure like no other

By: Anna McNuff

4.62

Format: 377 pages, Kindle Edition

Step into an adventure that set the country alight. Anna McNuff had never run a mile without shoes … read more

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  • nonfiction
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20. Nothing But The Truth

By: The Secret Barrister

4.09

Format: 320 pages, Hardcover

Just how do you become a barrister? Why do only 1 per cent of those who study law succeed in joinin… read more

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  • nonfiction
  • biography
Cover of In the Spell of the Barkley: Unravelling the Mystery of the World's Toughest Ultramarathon by Michiel Panhuysen

21. In the Spell of the Barkley: Unravelling the Mystery of the World's Toughest Ultramarathon

By: Michiel Panhuysen

3.97

Format: 164 pages, Kindle Edition

'A wonderful, compelling read'Vassos Alexander, radio presenter and ultrarunnerWelcome to the Barkl… read more

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  • nonfiction
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22. Did Not Finish: Misadventures in Running, Cycling and Swimming

By: George Mahood

4.13

Format: 138 pages, Kindle Edition

Is running a marathon with your partner a wise idea? What about taking part in a triathlon togethe… read more

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  • nonfiction
  • biography
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23. Runner's High: How to Squeeze the Joy From Every Step

By: Jenni Falconer

3.69

Format: 271 pages, Kindle Edition

Take your runner's high to new heights with tips and advice from radio presenter and host of RunPod… read more

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24. Did Not Start: Misadventures in Running, Cycling and Swimming (DNF Series #3)

By: George Mahood

4.37

Format: 112 pages, Kindle Edition

Rachel marks her cycling sportive debut in style with 110 horrendously hilly miles that are apparen… read more

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25. Did Not Believe: Misadventures in Running, Cycling and Swimming (DNF Series Book 7)

By: George Mahood

4.52

Format: 183 pages, Kindle Edition

Still living in the shadow of a global pandemic, George and Rachel attempt some of their toughest e… read more

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26. Did Not Enter: Misadventures in Running, Cycling and Swimming (DNF Series Book 5)

By: George Mahood

4.44

Format: 151 pages, Kindle Edition

Soon to turn 40, George and Rachel decide to take a break from the usual organised events, instead … read more

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27. Did Not Sink: Misadventures in Running, Cycling and Swimming (DNF Series Book 4)

By: George Mahood

4.46

Format: 106 pages, Kindle Edition

The lure of a gold-coloured silicon hat is enough to convince George to sign up once again to the D… read more

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28. Did Not Try: Misadventures in Running, Cycling and Swimming (DNF Series Book 2)

By: George Mahood

4.40

Format: 145 pages, Kindle Edition

After signing his wife Rachel up for her first marathon without her knowledge and living to tell th… read more

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  • nonfiction
Cover of Did Not Happen: Misadventures During a Global Pandemic (DNF Series Book 6) by George Mahood

29. Did Not Happen: Misadventures During a Global Pandemic (DNF Series Book 6)

By: George Mahood

4.36

Format: 176 pages, Kindle Edition

As a new virus sweeps across the globe, George and Rachel are faced with their biggest challenge ye… read more

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  • nonfiction
  • biography
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30. There is No Wall

By: Allie Bailey

4.39

Format: 224 pages, Kindle Edition

There Is No Wall is ultrarunner Allie Bailey's brutally honest and sometimes shocking account of al… read more

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  • nonfiction
Cover of Puddings To Podiums: From Fast Food Fat Man To Ultra Marathon Champion by Nathan Flear

31. Puddings To Podiums: From Fast Food Fat Man To Ultra Marathon Champion

By: Nathan Flear

4.05

Format: 193 pages, Kindle Edition

Puddings to From fast food fat man to ultramarathon champion.Get ready for a remarkable journey of… read more

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Dean Karnazes

4.00

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James O'Brien

4.29

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The Rise of the Ultra Runners: A Journey to the Edge of Human Endurance

Adharanand Finn

4.37

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Choose Strong: The Choice That Changes Everything

Sally McRae

4.48

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Matt Fitzgerald

4.10

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Christopher McDougall

4.57

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Charlie Engle

3.70

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Scott Jurek

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