Halnon, Emily
To the Gorge: Running, Grief, and Resilience on 460 Miles of the Pacific Crest Trail
- ISBN 13:
- 9781639366651
- author:
- Halnon, Emily
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Pegasus Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 304
- Dimensions:
- 23 x 15.2 x 2.6 centimetres (0.4
- Genre:
- Sports & Recreation
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
This gripping narrative follows Emily Halnon's quest to break the record for the Fastest Known Time by a woman on the Pacific Crest Trail. After losing her mother to a rare cancer, Emily sought to honor her remarkable spirit with an extraordinary undertaking: running 460 miles across Oregon.
As she embarked on this monumental journey, Emily faced numerous challenges, including debilitating self-doubt and the physical toll of running nearly sixty miles a day over rugged terrain. Yet, she also grappled with the profound grief of losing her mother and struggled to find a way forward after experiencing devastating loss.
This book is a powerful exploration of love, loss, and resilience, offering a unique insight into Emily's journey as she pushes herself to new limits in pursuit of her goal. With unflinching honesty and determination, Emily shares her story of perseverance and self-discovery on the Pacific Crest Trail.