The Great Run
R50.00
1 in stock
1 in stock
The Great Run by Braam Malherbe
Everyone said it couldn’t be done; even internationally renowned sports scientists such as Dr. Tim Noakes. Certainly no one had done it before, though many had tried: to run the Great Wall of China, end-t0-end, non-stop.
It would mean running a full marathon for every one of 100 days, with time off only for sickness and injury. The journey would start in the Gobi Desert, cross the jagged Tiahang Shan range, and end at the Bo Sea. It would involve blood-boiling heat and mummifying sandstorms, soul numbing mountain nights, incidents with bandits and draconian officials, pig’s-head soup and large-scale environmental devastation.
But no one had counted on the tenacity of South African nature lover Braam Malherbe. In running the main intact section of the Great Wall, 4,200 kilometers end to end, Braam and his running partner David Grier set a new world record. But he would have to call on reserves far deeper – physically and emotionally – than even he realized he had. China was never going to let him off lightly; then again, it would not leave a worthy traveler unmoved or unchanged.
What began as a running away, from long-buried childhood trauma, family suffering and loss, as well as hurt felt for the state of the planet, would eventually become a journey towards inner peace and understanding. It concludes with the writer running into a new vision of healing the planet, step by small step, one person at a time. This is his story of running wild.
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Good – Book shows visible reading wear but nothing serious.
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Nuut – ‘n Nuwe, ongeleesde boek.
Soos Nuut – ‘n Tweedehandse boek wat nog maklik vir ‘n nuwe een kan deurgaan,
Baie Goed – Die boek wys minimale verweer,
Goed – Die boek wys sigbare verweer, maar niks ernstigs nie.
Redelik – Die boek wys duidelike leesverweer, veral op die omslag, maar is steeds stewig en heel.
Verweerd – Die boek wys ernstige verweer, maar is steeds heel en heeltemal leesbaar (ons noem dit ‘n “leeskopie”). Geen bladsye is los nie.
Book Formats
Paperback: Mass market paperback, roughly 180mm x 110mm
Medium Softcover: Larger paperback, roughly 200mm x 130mm
Large Softcover: also called a “Trade Paperback”, roughly 235mm x 155mm
Medium Hardcover: Hardcover book, roughly 200mm x 130mm
Large Hardcover: Hardcover book, roughly 235mm x 155mm
The Great Run
R50.00
1 in stock
1 in stock
The Great Run by Braam Malherbe
Everyone said it couldn’t be done; even internationally renowned sports scientists such as Dr. Tim Noakes. Certainly no one had done it before, though many had tried: to run the Great Wall of China, end-t0-end, non-stop.
It would mean running a full marathon for every one of 100 days, with time off only for sickness and injury. The journey would start in the Gobi Desert, cross the jagged Tiahang Shan range, and end at the Bo Sea. It would involve blood-boiling heat and mummifying sandstorms, soul numbing mountain nights, incidents with bandits and draconian officials, pig’s-head soup and large-scale environmental devastation.
But no one had counted on the tenacity of South African nature lover Braam Malherbe. In running the main intact section of the Great Wall, 4,200 kilometers end to end, Braam and his running partner David Grier set a new world record. But he would have to call on reserves far deeper – physically and emotionally – than even he realized he had. China was never going to let him off lightly; then again, it would not leave a worthy traveler unmoved or unchanged.
What began as a running away, from long-buried childhood trauma, family suffering and loss, as well as hurt felt for the state of the planet, would eventually become a journey towards inner peace and understanding. It concludes with the writer running into a new vision of healing the planet, step by small step, one person at a time. This is his story of running wild.
Delivery Options
Build a Bundle
To save on shipping you can buy books and when you are ready, you pay for the shipping and we send all your books at once.
Paxi (Pep to Pep)
Standard Bag R60: delivery within 7 – 9 days to a Pep near you.
Pudo (Locker to Locker)
We will send your package to the nearest locker of your choice.
Aramex (Store to Door Courier)
Convenient delivery to your door.
Collection
Collect your package from our address in Doornpoort, Pretoria.
Description of book condition:
Description of book condition:
New – Brand new and unread book.
As New – A secondhand book that can easily pass for a new one.
Very Good – Book is in great condition with only a minor blemish here and there.
Good – Book shows visible reading wear but nothing serious.
Fair – Book shows clear and more significant wear, especially on the cover, but is still solid and intact.
Worn – Book shows severe wear and tear while still being intact (commonly known as a “reading copy”). Worn books are still good perfect for a good read, all pages will be intact with none threatening to fall out.
Beskrywing van boeke se toestand:
Nuut – ‘n Nuwe, ongeleesde boek.
Soos Nuut – ‘n Tweedehandse boek wat nog maklik vir ‘n nuwe een kan deurgaan,
Baie Goed – Die boek wys minimale verweer,
Goed – Die boek wys sigbare verweer, maar niks ernstigs nie.
Redelik – Die boek wys duidelike leesverweer, veral op die omslag, maar is steeds stewig en heel.
Verweerd – Die boek wys ernstige verweer, maar is steeds heel en heeltemal leesbaar (ons noem dit ‘n “leeskopie”). Geen bladsye is los nie.
Book Formats
Paperback: Mass market paperback, roughly 180mm x 110mm
Medium Softcover: Larger paperback, roughly 200mm x 130mm
Large Softcover: also called a “Trade Paperback”, roughly 235mm x 155mm
Medium Hardcover: Hardcover book, roughly 200mm x 130mm
Large Hardcover: Hardcover book, roughly 235mm x 155mm