Trails and Tribulations: The Running Adventures of Susie Chan (Hardback)

Susie Chan has broken records and she has broken barriers. Her new memoir 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

Honest, authentic and real ... a wonderful running story - Vassos Alexander, bestselling author of Don’t Stop Me Now

Inspiring, funny, moving and incredible tales. Chan writes like she runs – totally natural, exuberant, joyful. She’s a force of nature and this is an intoxicating read - Paul Tonkinson, author of 26.2 Miles to Happiness

Beautifully written … I laughed, gulped and cried as I read her stories of battling through some of the hardest races on this planet as well as some of the hardest moments in her life ... Trails and Tribulations will amaze and inspire everyone from non-runners to the best ultrarunners out there - Sophie Raworth

What a story – told with Susie's trademark courage and humour - Damian Hall

Astonishing and hugely inspiring... this book has blown me away. Susie writes beautifully and so viscerally I felt like I was running alongside her, struggling in the jungle and floating down sand dunes. This book is brilliant for runners and non-runners alike to encourage us all to challenge ourselves and to push at our self-imposed limits. - Louise Minchin

Susie brings to life the joy of running – in deserts, jungles, or simply stepping out the door - Michael Stocks, world record runner and author of One Track Mind

An exhilarating read … Susie reminds us that it is never too late for any of us - Shane Benzie, author of The Lost Art of Running

Susie Chan’s page-turning (and often hilarious) tale offers a behind-the-scenes look into what it takes to complete the world’s toughest running events ... underneath it all is a beautiful story of an athlete finding her strength and herself, one step at a time. - Cindy Kuzma, running journalist and co-author of Rebound: Train Your Mind to Bounce Back Stronger from Sports Injuries

Susie is such a valued member of the running community... this book is just as interesting and honestly gripping for the non-running challenges she has faced as much as for the running. It truly is one of the best run-related reads of recent years. - James Elson - Race Director, Centurion Running

Trails and Tribulations is not just a book about running; it’s a story of transformation, resilience, and the extraordinary power of pushing one’s limits (even when you have that niggling voice of self-doubt in your head). Susie Chan’s inspiring journey will resonate with runners and non-runners alike, offering a profound message about the enduring human spirit. - UK Run Chat

This book is unputdownable and Susie is unstoppable. A fabulous read that will make you want to push your running limits to the max and see what you can really do. - Dr Juliet McGrattan, author and running health expert

Chronicles her pretty incredible journey from non-runner to world record holder - The Runner’s World UK podcast

The number one runner to follow on Instagram - Runner's World

An extraordinary running life ... a darling of the distance running world - Athletics Weekly

Compelling - Daily Express

Susie recounts some of the toughest races on the planet with humour and humility - Women's Running UK

I wish I would have had this book sooner ... I read the first 5 or 6 pages and I was hooked. I thought it was really, really good - Scott Jones, Becoming Ultra podcast

A must-read for anyone looking for inspiration and insights into the world of endurance running - ukrunchat.co.uk