Run. Risk. Reward.: My epic trail-running adventures

An adrenaline-fueled journey through Ryan Sandes’ extreme ultra-running adventures, pushing human endurance to its limits.

As a follow-up to his hugely popular 2016 autobiography Trailblazer, Ryan Sandes’ new book explores the gripping and often life-threatening adventures this extraordinary ultra-trail runner has experienced around the globe since then. Not only have these projects tested the very edge of human endurance, but on several occasions, Ryan literally had to run for his life. Along with a 1 500-kilometre Himalayan adventure, read about his attempt at completing the first 700-kilometre solo run up Namibia’s legendary Skeleton Coast – only to stumble upon some very angry Namibian soldiers conducting controversial seal clubbing. And, with his running partner Ryno Griesel, becoming the first people to run the entire circumference of Lesotho in one go, during which they find themselves fighting off an attack from local herdsmen armed with rocks and knobkerries. In between these adventures, Ryan battles to balance a challenging career with a dedicated commitment to his young family. Run. Risk. Reward. is packed with adventure, humour and some fascinating insights into the psyche of an ultra-endurance athlete. These people are not like you and me…

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Penguin Random House South Africa
Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 14, 2025
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 208 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1776391594
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1776391592
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.7 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.14 x 1.02 x 9.37 inches
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