Life Without Limits
A$35 · Offered by Harry Hartog Rare Books
'Donna Urquhart is one of the most inspiring people I have ever met. Her gripping story shows us the true power of the human spirit in one of the most unforgiving places on the planet. You'll be willing her on, step by icy step!' Michael Rowland 'Wild courage, relentless determination and a hunger to challenge expectations. Donna is a pioneer for women and girls, this story should be celebrated for generations.' Chloe Dalton 'They say it's all about the journey not the destination; well, it is fair to say that for Donna it was one hell of a journey. It is hard to fathom the enormity of her challenge and how driven to achieve a goal one person can be. I have such admiration for her determination resilience to simply 'find a way'. Destination made, job done.' Steve Moneghetti 'A must-read for anyone looking to explore their full potential.' Jessica Stenson In January 2024, Donna Urquhart set the world record for the longest run in a polar region by completing a 1402-kilometre ultramarathon in Antarctica. She had trained for nine months, running on a treadmill in a refrigerated shipping container and also in an industrial wind tunnel. To achieve the record, Donna ran up to 60 kilometres each day across 28 days in the coldest, windiest and driest desert on earth. Some days, the temperature plummeted to -20 degrees Celsius and the winds reached a brutal 80 kilometres per hour. Donna is a pain researcher and well-versed in the science of pain and how humans can cope with it. She is
- Binding: Hardcover
Found via Rare Books Intel, a search across rare-book dealers, auction houses and marketplaces worldwide.