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Adventureman

Anyone Can Be a Superhero

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Adventureman

By: Jamie McDonald
Narrated by: Will Thorpe
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At the age of nine, Jamie's family feared he would never walk again. Twenty years later, he set off to run 5,000 miles coast to coast across Canada.

When Jamie decided to repay the hospitals that saved his life as a child, he embarked on the biggest challenge of his life: running the equivalent of 200 marathons back to back, solo and unsupported, in 40 degree weather, surviving all kinds of injuries and traumas on the road and wearing through 13 pairs of trainers. And he did it all dressed as the superhero the Flash.

Though his journey was both mentally and physically exhausting, it was the astounding acts of kindness and hospitality he encountered along the way that kept him going. Whether they gave him a bed for the night, food for the journey, a donation to his charity or companionship and encouragement during the long days of running, Jamie soon came to realise that every person who helped him towards his goal was a superhero, too.

©2017 Jamie McDonald (P)2018 Audible, Ltd Running & Jogging Travel Writing & Commentary Fantasy Inspiring Fiction Outdoor

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An honestly written tale of an incredible adventure of epic inspirational proportions. I couldn't stop listening and Jamie's story has really encouraged me to realise that my adventurous ideas and dreams are possible. I ran for the longest time I've ever run listening to this book. Thank you Jamie for sharing your adventure, and Will for narrating it so well.

The title says it all!

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I'd read and listened to every Anna Macduff story and came across Jamie's book for Anna mentioning her crazy Gloucester man. I'm really glad I did. Jamie's tale has been the soundtrack to my last 6wks of marathon training (1st time) and he's helped the miles fly past and motivated me to dig deeper when it felt beyond reach. It's hard to justify stopping in the dry, sunny Norfolk countryside when Jamie is traversing the mountains in winter. Can't wait to hear about the next adventure. Only thing missing from the audio is a Gloucester accent 😀

Another awesome adventurer

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funny irreverent awesome book. narrators acents were weird tho. giving the writer from Gloucestershire a Dorset accent and a lot of Canadians Irish accents. nother the less a book that I greatly enjoyed for it's honesty even when ugly. it's humour and the serious message that we all can achieve far more than what both we believe and what society thinks about us

inspirational

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A very enjoyable book, his visit to the town of dildo in Canada has been an inspiration for our next family adventure. He is certainly one of a special breed of people who push the limits of endurance and his story of crossing Canada with no real plan is interesting and courageous. The star of the book are all the people who helped him along the way. Well done Canadian people and oily fish!

What a driven and crazy guy

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Such an amazing story and so inspiring. Listened to it while doing my training runs for my own adventure and it's message is helping me push on.
Thanks Jamie

Wow

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So inspiring. Absolutely loved this audiobook. It kept me going on my morning runs... Can't wait for Jamie's next book.

Inspirational.

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What an amazing man, a fabulous listen,intriguing and and enthralling, I can’t recommend it highly enough.

I absolutely loved it

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Moved me to strive for more from my self and reflect on what I consider is tough in life

Simply awesome

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Really enjoyed listening to this, hearing of the adventures, ups and downs. Would recommend to anyone needing an adventure but can’t get on one!

Great listen!!

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fantastic motivational captivating absolutley loved it well done Jamie on a amazing mission full of heart

So Inspiring

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