North: Finding My Way While Running the Appalachian Trail

Scott Jurek, an ultramarathoner, sets out in 2015 to break the speed record for the Appalachian Trail, 2,190 miles from Georgia to Maine. He tries to run about fifty miles a day, supported by his wife Jenny and a crew. The book tells the story of the run, including injuries, bad weather, and the mental struggle, mixed with memories of his youth, his mother's illness and his divorce from his first marriage. He finishes in just over forty-six days.

Runners and outdoor readers will appreciate the details of the planning and pain. It is also useful for anyone interested in how endurance athletes cope when their bodies fail.

Practical and clear-cut; an easy read.

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