Running Wild: An Extraordinary Adventure from the Spiritual World of Running
Bear Grylls, Here's therealRunning Wild . . . John Annerino"He nearly drowned. He battled heat, cold, thirst and exhaustion. When he was nearly done, a snake rattled inches away from his ankles."--The Los Angeles Times"Canyon Pioneers. John Annerino . . . has made a series of audacious wilderness runs, including the first below-the-rim run of the length of the Grand Canyon."--Outside Magazine"Annerino excels . . . and he writes tellingly of loneliness, fear, cold, and heat. . . well written and even inspirational."--Kirkus ReviewsThe Grand Canyon Explored."Wherever you go in the Grand Canyon, you're likely to be treading in the footsteps of John Annerino. There's no one better to tap for insights on Grand Canyon lore, history and geography . . . Here, canyon master John Annerino unveils the greatest tales of Grand Canyon history."--National Geographic Adventure"Cheers to John Annerino, who . . . showed armchair America there are still some Richard Haliburton-style adventures to be found."--The Arizona Republic"Some mysteries can't be solved. How did ancient runners cover stupendous distances nonstop through mountains and deserts? John Annerino has combined thrilling true-to-life action with metaphysical speculation. The triumph of overcoming mighty obstacles through sheer determination comes through in this tale of pain and grit. Reading this book may increase one's respect for the mountain man of the past and the Native dwellers he encountered in the lone places of the West."--The Quarterly"Running Wildby John Annerino is the most exciting book that I have ever read. It has brought me inside the burning lungs and beating heart of a runner, following the always treacherous trails that the Hohokam, Anasazi, and other more ancient Indiansranalong, all day, and all day the next day. Annerino's account of running along these same ancient trails has shown us another side of running than we are used to in modern track and even marathons -- the side that is aboutgetting there alive. His runs traverse some of the most rugged terrain of earth . . ."--Mindfulness, John Bilby"A different, good read, this book is a winner. Iron-man wilderness running and historical research, seemingly strange bedfellows, come together in this book in an effective way that is truly unique.--Neil Carmony, Author"His journey of discovery becomes . . . a fervent quest to share in the way of an ancient culture. This work is an unconventional blend of earth science and mystical revelation, offering a view of the Grand Canyon the way few have experienced it."--Library Journal