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Run the World: My 3,500-Mile Journey Through Running Cultures Around the Globe Paperback – Illustrated, July 5, 2016

by Becky Wade (Author)
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From elite marathoner and Olympic hopeful Becky Wade comes the story of her year-long exploration of diverse global running communities from England to Ethiopia—9 countries, 72 host families, and over 3,500 miles of running—investigating unique cultural approaches to the sport and revealing the secrets to the success of runners all over the world.

Fresh off a successful collegiate running career—with multiple NCAA All-American honors and two Olympic Trials qualifying marks to her name—Becky Wade was no stranger to international competition. But after years spent safely sticking to the training methods she knew, Becky was curious about how her counterparts in other countries approached the sport to which she’d dedicated over half of her life. So in 2012, as a recipient of the Watson Fellowship, she packed four pairs of running shoes, cleared her schedule for the year, and took off on a journey to infiltrate diverse running communities around the world. What she encountered far exceeded her expectations and changed her outlook into the sport she loved.

Over the next twelve months—visiting 9 countries with unique and storied running histories, logging over 3,500 miles running over trails, tracks, sidewalks, and dirt roads—Becky explored the varied approaches of runners across the globe. Whether riding shotgun around the streets of London with Olympic champion sprinter Usain Bolt, climbing for an hour at daybreak to the top of Ethiopia’s Mount Entoto just to start her daily run, or getting lost jogging through the bustling streets of Tokyo, Becky’s unexpected adventures, keen insights, and landscape descriptions take the reader into the heartbeat of distance running around the world.

Upon her return to the United States, she incorporated elements of the training styles she’d sampled into her own program, and her competitive career skyrocketed. When she made her marathon debut in 2013, winning the race in a blazing 2:30, she became the third-fastest woman marathoner under the age of 25 in U.S. history, qualifying for the 2016 Olympic Trials and landing a professional sponsorship from Asics.

From the feel-based approach to running that she learned from the Kenyans, to the grueling uphill workouts she adopted from the Swiss, to the injury-recovery methods she learned from the Japanese, Becky shares the secrets to success from runners and coaches around the world. The story of one athlete’s fascinating journey, Run the World is also a call to change the way we approach the world’s most natural and inclusive sport.

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“I started reading Becky Wade’s story and I simply could not stop―her journey around the globe pulls you along like a great running trail with each turn promising something new and wonderful.” — Tom Foreman, author of My Year of Running Dangerously

“In her incredible running journey, Becky Wade captures the beauty of the sport--chasing your goals, forming lifelong bonds, learning resilience, and of course, eating delicious food.” — Shalane Flanagan, Olympic champion in long-distance track running and author of Run Fast Eat Slow

“Every so often a book comes along that becomes a cult classic for competitive runners but also has appeal to a broader audience. Once a Runner, Born to Run, and Running with the Buffaloes were all such books, and this terrific debut is sure to join their ranks.” — Booklist

“Wade’s endearing and inspiring story will appeal to readers looking for an insider’s view of the determination and spirit shared by Olympians (and casual runners) throughout the world.” — Library Journal

“Becky Wade is one of America’s best distance runners, yet more so an ultimate adventurer. In Run the World, Becky takes the reader along on her brave journey, providing an intimate glimpse into running cultures around the world.” — Deena Kastor, Olympic medalist and American record holder in the marathon

“The beauty of running can always be found in the journey. Each and every mile holds something new, in the runner and in the world around her. Never has this been illustrated more beautifully than in Becky Wade’s story.” — Dawn Dais, author of The Nonrunner’s Marathon Guide for Women

“For anyone who loves running, loves to travel, or better yet, both, Run the World offers a chance to live vicariously through Wade’s incredible journey of training in the most hallowed grounds of distance running. Her adventures will teach, inspire, and probably light a fire inside of you.” — Ryan Hall, premier distance runner and author of Running with Joy: My Daily Journey to the Marathon

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9 countries.

11 pairs of running shoes.

3,504 miles of running.

Fresh off a successful collegiate running career—with NCAA All-American honors and an Olympic Trials appearance—Becky Wade was eager to connect with her counterparts across the world and to broaden her perspective on running: the oldest, purest, and most global of all sports. With the funding and support of the Thomas J. Watson Fellowship, Wade packed a year’s worth of running clothes and shoes; said good-bye to her family and friends; and took off on a solo exploration of global running cultures.

Wade’s journey took her to England, Ireland, Switzerland, Ethiopia, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Sweden, and Finland, each country with a unique running history and a community of local athletes and coaches who welcomed her into their homes and onto their teams. Over the course of the year, she ran more than 3,500 miles as she experimented with diverse training styles and discovered new recovery techniques. Whether riding around the streets of London with Olympic champion Usain Bolt, hiking for an hour at daybreak just to start a run on Ethiopia’s Mount Entoto, or getting lost navigating the bustling streets of Tokyo, Wade’s unexpected adventures capture the heartbeat of distance running around the world.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ William Morrow Paperbacks; Illustrated edition (July 5, 2016)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 288 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 006241643X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0062416438
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.9 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.8 x 5.2 x 7.9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 246 ratings

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Becky Wade is a professional long-distance runner who lives in Boulder, Colorado. A native of Dallas, Texas and a graduate of Rice University, she is a U.S. Junior National Champion, a four-time All-American, a three-time Olympic Trials participant, and the winner of her debut marathon, the 2013 California International Marathon. One of four Wade twins, she is coached by Jim Bevan and mentored by Dr. Joe Vigil.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Running Book! A Must-Read!
Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2020
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Becky Wade's "Run the World" is just what you want in a running book: an interesting story, a compelling writing style, adventure, and inspiration. Wade has a unique story few other elite runners can claim: rather than merely running iconic marathons around the world, Wade got the opportunity to study running with locals in countries around the world. With funny and sweet anecdotes, savvy advice, and recipes to boot, Wade's book fulfills every runner's hunger for a story, and readers will be left satisfied and motivated to continue their own running journeys. I highly recommend this book for anyone interested in running and/or international travel and would definitely recommend it as a gift to any runner in your life, young or old.
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Bev
4.0 out of 5 stars So enjoyable
Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2019
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What can be better than reading about my two great loves ......... Running and Travel !
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Lollymom
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic read for anyone.
Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2019
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This book is a fantastic read and a captivating cultural adventure from start to finish. This book is an inspiring story for anyone, whether you're an elite runner or you hate the thought of going for a run.

Wade's stories show us that across the world, people are more similar than they are different and no matter where you go, you can almost always find people that share one of your passions.

This book made me want to put some of Wade's travel destinations on my own bucket list and inspired me to get out and find others that share my passions.

Thank you for giving us a look inside your travels, Becky!
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denise whiting
3.0 out of 5 stars Three Stars
Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2018
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The book was interesting but not what I expected.
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M. Willey
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book delivers on the premise of viewing cultures through the lens of running.
Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2016
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I love traveling and running, so this book was a no brainer. But I was excited to see that it delivered so well on that premise! I loved that she got into the differences in approaches to training to see how they can be so different but also equally effective. However, you could tell in the Japan chapter that she was probably starting to wear down from the rigors of travel as the book lost a little bit of the momentum from the earlier chapters as her year finished up... understandably so though. It was an easy, fun read though. I am a fan of Becky as a writer and I look forward to see where her career goes as a runner as well!
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5.0 out of 5 stars For any wanderlust, athlete, lover of people or seeker of positive reinforcement in the world
Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2016
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I loved reading this book. The wanderluster in me loved learning about new places and adding new destinations to my travel wish list; the wannabe athlete in me loved how physically motivating and surprisingly relatable Becky made elite distance running/training sound through her experiences and narrative. She is relatable and reminds the reader that the world can be a lovely place. Not all travel needs to cost a million dollars and there are a multitude of ways to experience a city, state, country or continent. It was such a fun read.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2016
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Enjoyed reading this book. Would recommend it to running lovers.
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R. Mastrocola
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic inspirational read
Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2018
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Such an easy and pleasant read. Not just another book about a day in the life of a runner, but an amazing account of the different cultures of runners from around the world. Running may be a common goal for each of them, but the way they execute it and fit it into their own unique culture really is a fascinating eye opener. A must read book to help inspire your own running.
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Tonatiuh
5.0 out of 5 stars Entretenido y cautivante
Reviewed in Mexico on March 31, 2019
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Excelente lectura para los fanáticos del atletismo de èlite.
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Sarah
5.0 out of 5 stars Good Read
Reviewed in Canada on July 16, 2017
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Really enjoyed this book! Perfect combination of running and travel. Well written and keeps you interested.
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W. L. B. Pullen
5.0 out of 5 stars Feel like I can do anything now
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 13, 2017
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A very inspiring book indeed. Feel like I can do anything now! Evidence of what we can do when we just keep putting one step in front of the other.
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Jamie
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational
Reviewed in Australia on January 26, 2021
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‘Run the World’ is an inspirational story of elite athlete Becky Wade’s world tour to discover some of the secrets of different running ‘powerhouses’ success. Well written and entertaining, Becky has a great ability to put you in the country that she visits and you fell like you are running along with her. This essential reading for all runners.
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ruth wilson
3.0 out of 5 stars Good book but not in kindle version
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 29, 2018
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3 stars is for kindle version not for the book itself. Really enjoyed it but quite a number of pages missing in kindle version
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