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Człowiek wyjątkowy. Heros. Niezwykła osoba. Kilian Jornet jest aktualnym mistrzem świata w skyrunningu, jednej z najtrudniejszych dyscyplin sportowych na świecie. Wszedł i zszedł z Kilimandżaro szybciej niż ktokolwiek inny. Wymazał wszystkie światowe rekordy w każdym z wyzwań, jakie sobie postawił: Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc, Transpirenaica, wyprawa dookoła jeziora Tahoe…
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First published July 1, 2011
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Kilian Jornet
24 books169 followersKílian Jornet Burgada is a Spanish ski mountaineer, long-distance runner, mountain biker and duathlete (mountain running and mountain biking). He is a three-time champion of the Skyrunner World Series from 2007–09 and the winner of the 2011 Western States Endurance Run.
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May 28, 2013
I read the English translation of this, VeloPress' forthcoming 'Run or Die' (due out July 2013). Because I am an ultrarunning nerd with a generally unquenchable interest in the lives and philosophies of fellow distance runners, I enjoyed many parts of this--particularly some of the musings in the first few chapters about what truly compels Kilian to run. However, for as short as the book is, it dragged on at times ... lacking much structure in the overall book, each chapter often read like an extended play-by-play of his biggest races and adventures, rather than a really finely crafted work of storytelling. Perhaps some of it was lost in translation, too, but I found it hard to relate to much in this as well ... he's SO hyper-competitive, so wholly devoted to his running that there's very little room for much else in the way of life, thoughts, relationships, passions, etc While this tunnel-vision obsession can be compelling in its own way, here I just found it alienating, like I didn't really know any more about Kilian at the end of the book than I did at the beginning. The only real trope he develops outside of running is his ephemeral relationship with Alba--which was interesting, but I wanted more of this human-Kilian, outside of his competitions. Unfortunately, 95% of the narrative in this book is just straight competition ... e.g. here's what I attempted, here's what my body was dealing with, here's what I ate, here's who was ahead of me, here's how much I wanted to win, etc.
October 30, 2013
I had really really high hopes for this book, as an ultrarunner and avid reader of all running related things!
I was very disappointed and would not recommend this book to my friends to read. I read the VeloPress english translation of this book, so perhaps some of the story was lost-in-translation. However it seemed to be extremely melodramatic in language....perhaps he really does feel this way (e.g. with his body constantly compelled to run faster, longer, race, compete).....but it really seemed like a ton of melodrama and lacking more specifics on how he trained, fueled and the other parts of his life outside of racing.
The book was rambling and at times I had no clue what race/adventure was being described, as chapters would just dive into some story without being clear about what the race was.
I felt that with better structure, more specifics/tips and less melodrama the book has potential, but as written it is more like a bunch of blog posts thrown together than a real book.
The book was also very short....like 180 pages (not very dense pages). I finished it in like 90 minutes (skimming over parts that were getting monotonous). When I compare to Rich Rolls "Finding Ultra" or Scott Jurek's "Eat and Run or Dean's "Ultramarathon Man"...this book is no comparison....not even close in terms of reading enjoyment or learning I get from it.
I was very disappointed and would not recommend this book to my friends to read. I read the VeloPress english translation of this book, so perhaps some of the story was lost-in-translation. However it seemed to be extremely melodramatic in language....perhaps he really does feel this way (e.g. with his body constantly compelled to run faster, longer, race, compete).....but it really seemed like a ton of melodrama and lacking more specifics on how he trained, fueled and the other parts of his life outside of racing.
The book was rambling and at times I had no clue what race/adventure was being described, as chapters would just dive into some story without being clear about what the race was.
I felt that with better structure, more specifics/tips and less melodrama the book has potential, but as written it is more like a bunch of blog posts thrown together than a real book.
The book was also very short....like 180 pages (not very dense pages). I finished it in like 90 minutes (skimming over parts that were getting monotonous). When I compare to Rich Rolls "Finding Ultra" or Scott Jurek's "Eat and Run or Dean's "Ultramarathon Man"...this book is no comparison....not even close in terms of reading enjoyment or learning I get from it.
June 8, 2025
Quick read of a book my daughter bought for my recent birthday. One of my running heroes since completing the Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc. Suffice to say he completed it a damn sight faster than I did.
Genetics, living in the mountains and a desire to win fuelled Jornet in his career. Not having any of the above kept me in the back of the pack. But nice to see Killian also has my sound navigation skills - not😁
‘The secret isn’t in your legs, but in your strength of mind.’ Yes I think I would agree with that. Recovering from a recent trail run tree root trip (luckily my nose broke my fall) I smiled at his ‘gliding like an eagle’ analogy. For me that would have to be a blind eagle.
I enjoyed the read. Not as detailed or as visceral as say Mike Cudahy’s ‘Wild Trails to Far Horizons’ but good to peruse.
Yes Jornet is a better runner than writer. As I am a better reader than runner😉
Genetics, living in the mountains and a desire to win fuelled Jornet in his career. Not having any of the above kept me in the back of the pack. But nice to see Killian also has my sound navigation skills - not😁
‘The secret isn’t in your legs, but in your strength of mind.’ Yes I think I would agree with that. Recovering from a recent trail run tree root trip (luckily my nose broke my fall) I smiled at his ‘gliding like an eagle’ analogy. For me that would have to be a blind eagle.
I enjoyed the read. Not as detailed or as visceral as say Mike Cudahy’s ‘Wild Trails to Far Horizons’ but good to peruse.
Yes Jornet is a better runner than writer. As I am a better reader than runner😉
November 26, 2014
Килиан може и да е поставил много рекорди, моят личен е с "Тичай или умри" - три прочита за по-малко от година. Ако това не е достатъчно красноречиво, мога да продължа. :)
Малко спортисти се справят добре с писането, но още по-малко пишат по този омайно завладяващ начин, който хем ти вдъхва живот и енергия, хем те отпраща към едно дълбоко съзерцателно възприятие, което в градска среда е невъзможно. Вероятно планината е направила Килиан толкова докасващо преждевременно помъдрял и същевременно е съхранила детската игривост, която праща планинските козички... е, да пасат в долините. Не искам да говоря за него като личност, защото е малко да се каже колко е невероятен. Но писането му... то е също като него всъщност.
Ако искате да знаете повече за мнението ми - просто обърнете задната корица. :)
Малко спортисти се справят добре с писането, но още по-малко пишат по този омайно завладяващ начин, който хем ти вдъхва живот и енергия, хем те отпраща към едно дълбоко съзерцателно възприятие, което в градска среда е невъзможно. Вероятно планината е направила Килиан толкова докасващо преждевременно помъдрял и същевременно е съхранила детската игривост, която праща планинските козички... е, да пасат в долините. Не искам да говоря за него като личност, защото е малко да се каже колко е невероятен. Но писането му... то е също като него всъщност.
Ако искате да знаете повече за мнението ми - просто обърнете задната корица. :)
December 26, 2023
É um livro de leitura simples👍. Apresenta as dificuldades enfrentadas pelo grande atleta Kilian Jornet nas corridas 🏃 e como as supera🏆.
É um livro muito motivador! 💯 💯
É um livro muito motivador! 💯 💯
March 30, 2015
Книгата се чете на един дъх. И вдъхновява. Това да надмогнеш физическите болки, страданието, психическите спадове, демотивацията и да постигнеш такива резултати, въпреки всичко да завършиш едно състезание, е наистина невероятен пример. Пример, който всеки от нас може да следва в собствения си живот и сфера на развитие.
June 19, 2013
You can feel the love for the sport and for the environment.
First let me get something out of the way, Kilian Jornet is not an amazing writer. However, instead of having someone else write the book for him, like so many others do, he decided to use his own voice and style to convey to the reader his love for the sport. Through the pages, he shows us a few races, record breaking attempts, a romance, but above all, he tells us about the mountains, trails, rivers and forests he has experienced through his career. He does this with a reverence rarely seen in other books about running. It's almost as if getting first place, or breaking a record were secondary to the enjoyment of communing with nature and enjoying the activity. I think this approach resonates better with most runners out there, since even though most of us race and try to improve on our times, the main reason we do it is the love for the act of running itself.
There are some sections in the book that are more enjoyable than others though. But I can see how different readers would have a different opinion based on what their interests are. For example, for me it was more fun to read about the Western States 100 than about the crossing of the Pyrenees. But overall I enjoyed all sections of this book. The last chapter, whose title was borrowed from the author Haruki Murakami, was interesting and enlightening.
This is definitely a book for all runners out there, not matter what your pace is or whether you run mostly on roads or on trails, you are likely to enjoy this read.
I received a complimentary of this book in exchange for an honest review.
First let me get something out of the way, Kilian Jornet is not an amazing writer. However, instead of having someone else write the book for him, like so many others do, he decided to use his own voice and style to convey to the reader his love for the sport. Through the pages, he shows us a few races, record breaking attempts, a romance, but above all, he tells us about the mountains, trails, rivers and forests he has experienced through his career. He does this with a reverence rarely seen in other books about running. It's almost as if getting first place, or breaking a record were secondary to the enjoyment of communing with nature and enjoying the activity. I think this approach resonates better with most runners out there, since even though most of us race and try to improve on our times, the main reason we do it is the love for the act of running itself.
There are some sections in the book that are more enjoyable than others though. But I can see how different readers would have a different opinion based on what their interests are. For example, for me it was more fun to read about the Western States 100 than about the crossing of the Pyrenees. But overall I enjoyed all sections of this book. The last chapter, whose title was borrowed from the author Haruki Murakami, was interesting and enlightening.
This is definitely a book for all runners out there, not matter what your pace is or whether you run mostly on roads or on trails, you are likely to enjoy this read.
I received a complimentary of this book in exchange for an honest review.
December 9, 2019
He has received criticism for writing about his thoughts, running philosophy, and mental struggles and how he overcomes them, but that is the exact reason I liked Jornet’s book. How someone trains and what they eat doesn’t really interest me too much anymore, besides it’s an easy Google search to find that kind of thing if one is seeking out a program. I wanted to hear about his honest recounts of how he gets to where he is the best trail runner alive. He delivered. Maybe he rambles a bit, but I wasn’t really bothered by that as it did seem to fit the narrative of his running stream of consciousness.
February 19, 2022
Many people have written here how disappointed they were with the book. That there was no specific information on one of the world’s best ultra runner’s diet or training methods. But I think most of them fail to realize that it was not the goal of this work.
I see “Run or Die” (or “Courir ou Mourir, because I read it in French) as Kilian’s diary. It’s a great way to get a glimpse into the inner workings, thoughts, sufferings of a world class athlete. It really shows that we’re all human and that no matter how hard we train or how talented we are, things can go wrong and it takes a lot of determination and mental and physical strength to persevere.
Yes, the book is a bit melodramatic, but isn’t running that as well? I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to read about his unbelievable feats (that may sometimes feel cocky) because I’ll never get to experience them myself.
And this work also made me fall in love with running even more. It let me understand that we’re actually not that different. A world class athlete or an amateur runner - we think about the same things and we see running in the same way. Because, at the end of the day, we’re all just runners.
I see “Run or Die” (or “Courir ou Mourir, because I read it in French) as Kilian’s diary. It’s a great way to get a glimpse into the inner workings, thoughts, sufferings of a world class athlete. It really shows that we’re all human and that no matter how hard we train or how talented we are, things can go wrong and it takes a lot of determination and mental and physical strength to persevere.
Yes, the book is a bit melodramatic, but isn’t running that as well? I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to read about his unbelievable feats (that may sometimes feel cocky) because I’ll never get to experience them myself.
And this work also made me fall in love with running even more. It let me understand that we’re actually not that different. A world class athlete or an amateur runner - we think about the same things and we see running in the same way. Because, at the end of the day, we’re all just runners.
January 2, 2015
Книгата се чете бързо и е увлекателна. За мен не може да бие биографията на Скот Юрек, но все пак си заслужава да се прочете.
Макар подобна литература да влиза в графата "модерна", смятам че има няколко несъмнени достойнства. "Тичай или умри" носи едно от тях.
Книгата ни показва не само фиическите, но и духовните сили, които притежават истинските шампиони. И макар да не дава отговор как да намерим хармония между телесното и духовното, предлага интересен път към него.
Макар подобна литература да влиза в графата "модерна", смятам че има няколко несъмнени достойнства. "Тичай или умри" носи едно от тях.
Книгата ни показва не само фиическите, но и духовните сили, които притежават истинските шампиони. И макар да не дава отговор как да намерим хармония между телесното и духовното, предлага интересен път към него.
August 22, 2023
Bueno pues a ver, tampoco esperaba yo un portento de la literatura. Me pasé tres cuartas partes del libro pensando por qué el pobre hombre no paraba de correr xD O sea, toda la parte de las carreras fue regulera. Pero oye, cuando se pone a reflexionar sobre por qué y para quién corre… Me toca la patata :) Dos estrellas solo por los párrafos (escasísimos) de reflexión 😁
January 21, 2022
Prea multa literatura intr-un jurnal care, dupa titlu, ar trebui sa capteze mult mai mult decat o face experienta alergatorului de cursa lunga. Pai daca vreau sa citesc descrieri sensibile ale naturii pun mana pe Marcel Proust. Am citit la descrieri de bolovani, copaci si poteci de mi s-a acrit!
Rezumat fara inflorituri stilistice: ma sculai la 4, mancai o prajitura energizanta, ma imbracai, alergai zile si nopti. Fu ploaie, vant, soare, noapte rece. Ma simtii in forta, apoi obosii, apoi forta iar.
Se inmulteste asta cu paispe mii de curse mai mult sau mai putin la fel si cu aceleasi senzatii ba de durere si disperare in toiul cursei, ba de fericire si mandrie dupa finish, doar exprimate usor diferit.
Sa-i deie Dumnezeu sanatate, da’ sa se opreasca aici cu scrisul ca e tanar si o sa tot alerge..
Rezumat fara inflorituri stilistice: ma sculai la 4, mancai o prajitura energizanta, ma imbracai, alergai zile si nopti. Fu ploaie, vant, soare, noapte rece. Ma simtii in forta, apoi obosii, apoi forta iar.
Se inmulteste asta cu paispe mii de curse mai mult sau mai putin la fel si cu aceleasi senzatii ba de durere si disperare in toiul cursei, ba de fericire si mandrie dupa finish, doar exprimate usor diferit.
Sa-i deie Dumnezeu sanatate, da’ sa se opreasca aici cu scrisul ca e tanar si o sa tot alerge..
December 11, 2025
“Una carrera es como una obra de arte; es una creación que, a parte de la técnica y el trabajo, necesita de la inspiración para poder completarla con satisfacción. Y también es efímera, porque, como un mandala budista, se disfruta durante su creación y en el momento más álgido, en el punto en que ha alcanzado su perfección, desaparece para siempre y será imposible volver a crear la misma carrera”
July 31, 2018
Kilian Jornet je elitní sky-runner. Mmj. třikrát vyhrál UTMB (Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc, 166 km), Western States Endurance Run (161 km) a drží světový rekord ve výběhu-seběhu na Kilimandžáro. Takže běhat umí. Umí taky psát?
Měl jsem trochu obavu z toho titulu, který mi přijde patetický. A když jsem si přečetl úvodní Manifest skyrunnera, začal jsem se bát melodramatu. Ale pak jsem se začetl do druhé kapitoly a pořádně mě to chytlo.
Celá kniha je, kromě omáčky na začátku a na konci, popisem pouhých pěti závodů/akcí - Sierre-Zinal, Tahoe Rim Trail (266 km), přeběh Pyrenejí (850 km), zmiňovaný Western States a překonání rekordu běhu na Kilimandžáro.
A tady Kilian exceluje. Jednak v popisu dechberoucí přírody a jednak v popisu svých myšlenek. Nebojí se pořádně rozpitvat své krize, které na každého ultra-běžce přijdou. Ve výsledku tak velmi emotivně potvrzuje, že dlouhé tratě se "běhají hlavou".
Nevím, jestli tahle kniha řekne něco někomu, kdo neběhá. Mě ale inspirovala a hodně jsem si ji užil. Vlastně jsem si ji původně koupil, protože sám bych se rád přesunul z městských maratonů do hor. Tak uvidíme.
Měl jsem trochu obavu z toho titulu, který mi přijde patetický. A když jsem si přečetl úvodní Manifest skyrunnera, začal jsem se bát melodramatu. Ale pak jsem se začetl do druhé kapitoly a pořádně mě to chytlo.
Celá kniha je, kromě omáčky na začátku a na konci, popisem pouhých pěti závodů/akcí - Sierre-Zinal, Tahoe Rim Trail (266 km), přeběh Pyrenejí (850 km), zmiňovaný Western States a překonání rekordu běhu na Kilimandžáro.
A tady Kilian exceluje. Jednak v popisu dechberoucí přírody a jednak v popisu svých myšlenek. Nebojí se pořádně rozpitvat své krize, které na každého ultra-běžce přijdou. Ve výsledku tak velmi emotivně potvrzuje, že dlouhé tratě se "běhají hlavou".
Nevím, jestli tahle kniha řekne něco někomu, kdo neběhá. Mě ale inspirovala a hodně jsem si ji užil. Vlastně jsem si ji původně koupil, protože sám bych se rád přesunul z městských maratonů do hor. Tak uvidíme.
November 22, 2018
I really did love this book, but I think I loved it because:
1. I dedicate a considerable amount of time and brain space to planning and training.
2. Kilian is one of my two favorite current athletes.
3. I know what it’s like to be alone and running for more than 5 hours.
4. I’m still competing.
“Thresholds don’t exist in terms of our bodies. Our speed and strength depend on our body, but the real thresholds, those that make us give up or continue to struggle, those that enable us to fulfill our dreams, depend not on our bodies but on our minds and the hunger we feel to turn dreams into reality.”
“I take deep breaths and launch back into a run, jumping and climbing farther up, running faster and faster. There is no boundary, no threshold, nothing that can stop me. I smell the trees, the wet grass, spring, the rich earth, all of which carry the unmistakable aroma of life. I am happy. I stop and rest for a moment, breathing hard, my hands on my knees. I’m chasing no one, and no one is chasing me. I think I happiness isn’t a destination but rather a path to follow, spending time along that way and postponing its inevitable end.”
(Although, for the Christian our happiness is only destined to grow, never end.)
1. I dedicate a considerable amount of time and brain space to planning and training.
2. Kilian is one of my two favorite current athletes.
3. I know what it’s like to be alone and running for more than 5 hours.
4. I’m still competing.
“Thresholds don’t exist in terms of our bodies. Our speed and strength depend on our body, but the real thresholds, those that make us give up or continue to struggle, those that enable us to fulfill our dreams, depend not on our bodies but on our minds and the hunger we feel to turn dreams into reality.”
“I take deep breaths and launch back into a run, jumping and climbing farther up, running faster and faster. There is no boundary, no threshold, nothing that can stop me. I smell the trees, the wet grass, spring, the rich earth, all of which carry the unmistakable aroma of life. I am happy. I stop and rest for a moment, breathing hard, my hands on my knees. I’m chasing no one, and no one is chasing me. I think I happiness isn’t a destination but rather a path to follow, spending time along that way and postponing its inevitable end.”
(Although, for the Christian our happiness is only destined to grow, never end.)
August 31, 2014
Kilian Jornet traversed the Pyrenees when he was 10, with his parents. His love of nature, wild places and challenges shines through this story. He let's us know that he struggles with the challenges he puts his body through and how his mind overcomes. A good writer as well s a great ultra trail runner, skier, endurance athlete, he made me feel what he felt, see what he saw. Quote from the book sums up how he feels.
'I am happy. I stop and rest for a moment, breathing hard, my hands on my knees. I am chasing no-one, and no-one is chasing me. I think how happiness isn't a destination but rather a path to follow, spending time along that way and postponing its inevitable end.' Loved it.
'I am happy. I stop and rest for a moment, breathing hard, my hands on my knees. I am chasing no-one, and no-one is chasing me. I think how happiness isn't a destination but rather a path to follow, spending time along that way and postponing its inevitable end.' Loved it.
November 25, 2021
Es nota que és un llibre escrit amb sentiment i sinceritat, i que ens vol obrir la porta a les vivències que només l'autor ha pogut viure. Especialment cap al final, quan et vas familiaritzant amb el seu estil, resulta més agradable e interessant.
Com a corredor la temàtica del llibre em cridava molt l'atenció, però he trobat un relat que no aconsegueix fluir bé i es fa més aviat pesat. En Kilian Jornet és un grandíssim corredor, atleta i probablement té uns grans valors com a persona, però em temo que el seu talent com a escriptor no està a l'alçada de tals característiques.
Com a corredor la temàtica del llibre em cridava molt l'atenció, però he trobat un relat que no aconsegueix fluir bé i es fa més aviat pesat. En Kilian Jornet és un grandíssim corredor, atleta i probablement té uns grans valors com a persona, però em temo que el seu talent com a escriptor no està a l'alçada de tals característiques.
November 10, 2014
...Усещането ми е точно такова, като среща, все едно сме се засекли в някоя хижа с Жорнет, седнали сме около огъня и той ми е разказал за живота си. Позволи ми да го опозная, цяла нощ ми разказва, а на сутринта замина да изкачва следващия връх, оставяйки ме щастлива, че съм успяла да се докосна до него...
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October 11, 2023
There’s a quintessential clip in the 2011 movie Unbreakable—a documentary on the 2010 Western States 100 Mile Ultramarathon—where Kilian Jornet launches off the side of the banked narrow trail and throws a back-scratcher, in trail shoes.
See the rest of this book review written for Mountain magazine here.
See the rest of this book review written for Mountain magazine here.
September 16, 2019
Kilian Jornet is one of the super stars in ultrarunning. In this book he talks a lot about what drives him forward and why ultra endurance events appeal to him. There are quick glances at his training regime although this is probably the least relevant part. No normal human being is able to train like him. It probably comes down to what he summarizes in the Skyrunner's Manifesto:
What I enjoyed most was the description of the actual experience with its highs and lows and the desire to find the personal limit. This would have fit perfectly into Alex Hutchinson's Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance. Kilian often states that he sees the mind as a muscle as well that needs to be trained. What holds you back aren't necessarily your legs but the brain that tries to protect the body. That's interesting and in line with the saying that when you think you can't go any further you still have 50% left in your tank.
Something that until now I have only heard from thru-hikers is that stretches of time will pass where you zoom in and out. For a trail runner this can be dangerous as it can result in a fall or missing a turn and ending up in the wrong place which means extending the run or facing darkness. On the other hand, what can you do? The distances are mind-blowing long.
Despite all the struggles Kilian never stops to rave about the nature, reaching places that only few people will ever see, or running above the clouds. This is something that resonates with me and to have the physical capabilities to go on such adventures is my main motivation.
There is more about competition, using visualization techniques and a longer part about his girlfriend Alba who has a different view at all this.
Run or Die is an enjoyable book that allows you to look inside one of the top ultra-distance runner of our time.
Kill or kill. Besa o mata. Kiss glory or die in the attempt. (...)
Now is the time to suffer, the time to fight, the time to win. Kiss or kill.
What I enjoyed most was the description of the actual experience with its highs and lows and the desire to find the personal limit. This would have fit perfectly into Alex Hutchinson's Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance. Kilian often states that he sees the mind as a muscle as well that needs to be trained. What holds you back aren't necessarily your legs but the brain that tries to protect the body. That's interesting and in line with the saying that when you think you can't go any further you still have 50% left in your tank.
Something that until now I have only heard from thru-hikers is that stretches of time will pass where you zoom in and out. For a trail runner this can be dangerous as it can result in a fall or missing a turn and ending up in the wrong place which means extending the run or facing darkness. On the other hand, what can you do? The distances are mind-blowing long.
Despite all the struggles Kilian never stops to rave about the nature, reaching places that only few people will ever see, or running above the clouds. This is something that resonates with me and to have the physical capabilities to go on such adventures is my main motivation.
There is more about competition, using visualization techniques and a longer part about his girlfriend Alba who has a different view at all this.
Run or Die is an enjoyable book that allows you to look inside one of the top ultra-distance runner of our time.
September 11, 2020
Un libro molto profondo, ma scritto/tradotto con eccessiva approssimazione. Il lavoro editoriale lascia un po' a desiderare, ma ho apprezzato molto il messaggio trasmesso dall'opera. Leggerò gli altri libri dello stesso autore.
May 19, 2023
Kilian is a boss and quite arguably the greatest ultra runner of my time. Fun to get into the brain and inspiration of such an insane athlete.
There are great adventure writers and then great athletes asked to write about their experience, and this definitely fell into the latter category.
There are great adventure writers and then great athletes asked to write about their experience, and this definitely fell into the latter category.
November 19, 2023
Le parcours de Kilian Jornet est super inspirant et intéressant. Je suis un peu restée sur ma faim, j’avais envie d’en savoir encore plus. J’ai eu un peu de mal à rentrer dans le récit à certains moments.
December 18, 2023
Really enjoyed this one. The diary entry type style of writing really appeals to me. It seems very authentic. Killian’s writing is more focussed on the winning side of running than any other book I’ve read but I guess it’s fitting given the type of runner he is.
July 24, 2019
The writing was choppy, badly phrased, and grammatically dubious - though perhaps a better translation would do the book more justice. The actual content was awesome, though!
March 17, 2022
He d'admetre que el títol em tirava enrera a l'hora de llegir aquest llibre, però ben aviat se n'explica el per què. I m'ha agradat el per què del títol i el llibre. La vida d'un esportista espectacular des de que no és ningú fins que supera als seus ídols d'infantesa, explicada a través de curses i reptes esportius. De com els ha preparat i ha afrontat i, sobretot, del que ha sentit i ha patit.
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July 5, 2025DNF, he‘s an inspiring runner but not a good writer
July 24, 2025
Bon, on va dire que cette mentalité là c'est pas mon délire
June 8, 2023
Had high hopes from the greatest ultra runner of all time but to say this book was underwhelming would be an understatement. This felt like a collection of short stories about his adventures and the writing was very melodramatic. No story arc across the book and didn’t feel like it provided any insight into who Kilian is as a person
September 15, 2021
No sóc runner però sí un amant de l'esport a la muntanya. La narració et passetja a les serralades del Pirineu o al Kilimanjaro en companyia del seu autor i et transmet el que és un esport intents des de dins, des de la ment del que corre, del que ho pateix i ho gaudeix, des dels seus sentiments i pensaments.
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