Trails and Tribulations

The Running Adventures of Susie Chan

By: Susie Chan

Narrated by: Susie Chan

Bloomsbury presents Trails and Tribulations written and read by Susie Chan.

‘I laughed, gulped and cried as I read Susie’s stories of battling through some of the hardest races on this planet as well as some of the hardest moments in her life’ Sophie Raworth

'Tells it all with an openness and honesty that comes from having endured some of the world's most gruelling tests of endurance' Dean Karnazes, ultramarathoner and New York Times bestselling author

'A truly inspirational read from a brilliant and determined runner' Iwan Thomas

AN EXHILARATING LISTENING FROM ONE OF THE UK'S LEADING ENDURANCE RUNNERS.

Susie Chan is an icon of endurance running. Since taking up running at the age of 35, she has completed the legendary Marathon des Sables more times than any other British woman, set the 12-hour treadmill World Record and was one of the first women to finish all the World Marathon Majors.

Susie’s story is an inspirational fight against the odds. From leaving a dysfunctional marriage, managing as a single mum and tackling cancer treatment, Susie has had her fair share of adversity. Throughout it all, running has kept her going. She always finds a reason to lace up her shoes and hit the road – or the track, trail or tread. Her mantra: You never regret a run.

From the Moroccan desert, the Peruvian jungle and the sweltering Death Valley, to Susie’s local South Downs and a running track in Tooting, her adventures take her across the globe. With Susie’s down-to-earth personality, refreshing attitude and wicked sense of humour, we learn the countless reasons she finds to push herself further and the life-changing opportunities running has given her.

Her passion for the sport is infectious, and her story is a shining example to all in the running community and beyond.

©2024 Susie Chan (P)2024 Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

The story was captivating

Kept me entertained the entire time. Wonderful stories of what humans can accomplish if they set their minds to something.

Amazing woman, incredible adventures.

Loved listening to this book on Susie’s voice. A great example of how the human body and mind can thrive in all sorts of environments.

So motivating!

Even if you never run more than a 10k (like me), Susie’s book makes you want to push yourself just a little harder. Highly recommend.

What a wonderful woman!

Susie Chan has such an engaging voice. I want to be her running buddy after listening to this. She really helps you understand how much attitude is vital to endurance events!

Listened through 2x

There were a couple of chapters where I just thought to myself ‘how, what, wow’ and I had to listen to it again to hear what was going through her mind and body.

What an incredible human!!

Susie Chan is such an incredible human. Not just for the super-human feats that are recounted in this book, but the incredible humility and humanness she shows in the retelling of her life thus far. I am so inspired. If you’ve ever wondered “how they do it,” be it elite athletes, untra-runners, Olympians, etc., this book reminds us all that behind every athlete is another human trying to do the best they can. Thank you, Susie!

Motivating Read

Susie almost has me thinking about ultra running!! She is so inspiring. I listened to the book with my three girls and they loved it as much as I did.

Inspiring and entertaining

This was a great book that kept me interested and wanting to hear more. Susie Chan is an inspiring person and runner and it was really lovely to hear more about her running journey! However this book should also come with a warning label as I find myself thinking about signing up for the Marathon des Sables myself!

Susie shares it all

Susie gives us a true inside look at ultra running. The good, the bad and the ugly!

All the Feels

Whether you are a new runner or an experienced runner of any sort....or.....if you just enjoy the story of an incredible human being persevering, you'll LOVE this book.