Book Review: Beyond Impossible by Mimi Anderson
An inspirational story of incredible feats in running.
I can't imagine running a marathon yet let alone embarking on the kind of challenges that the formidable Mimi Anderson has succeeded in. This ultrarunning legend is not phased by the prospect of running hundreds of miles and working to the strict protocol of the most challenging ultrarunning events.
The book has something of a focus on her 2008 Guinness World Record attempt of being the fastest woman to run from John O'Groats to Land's End (JOGLE!), a total of 840 miles. Interspersed with this are details of other metaphorical hurdles she has jumped, difficulties overcome, the many events she has taken part in and often smashed!
Mimi's determination and success are even more incredible when you consider that she suffered from anorexia for much of her teens and twenties, she didn't start running until she was in her 30s by which time she had three children and she only started running in an effort to get the slim legs she had always desired.
Each ultrarunning event Mimi has taken part in has brought a wealth of trials and tribulations and she fights each one with complete determination from epic blisters to being hit by a car to extreme temperatures; she carries on regardless.
This is a touchingly honest account of Mimi's running life, she doesn't sugar coat it but at the same time she makes it sound achievable and fun! I may not be considering ultrarunning but Mimi's story is still hugely inspirational and a testament to what can be achieved if you put your mind to something.
The book has something of a focus on her 2008 Guinness World Record attempt of being the fastest woman to run from John O'Groats to Land's End (JOGLE!), a total of 840 miles. Interspersed with this are details of other metaphorical hurdles she has jumped, difficulties overcome, the many events she has taken part in and often smashed!
Mimi's determination and success are even more incredible when you consider that she suffered from anorexia for much of her teens and twenties, she didn't start running until she was in her 30s by which time she had three children and she only started running in an effort to get the slim legs she had always desired.
Each ultrarunning event Mimi has taken part in has brought a wealth of trials and tribulations and she fights each one with complete determination from epic blisters to being hit by a car to extreme temperatures; she carries on regardless.
This is a touchingly honest account of Mimi's running life, she doesn't sugar coat it but at the same time she makes it sound achievable and fun! I may not be considering ultrarunning but Mimi's story is still hugely inspirational and a testament to what can be achieved if you put your mind to something.
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