There is No Finish
The Backyard Ultra Story

I had the pleasure of reading an advance copy of *There Is No Finish: The Backyard Ultra Story*, and it’s a must-read for both fans of endurance sports and those curious about the growing world of backyard ultras and the incredible feats of endurance that have occurred. Stephen Parker’s research int......more

A fantastic story. I related to it because during my distance training days, many of the challenges of this books happened in my life.......more

There Is No Finish, like the backyard ultra runners it describes, covers a lot of territory. The athletes, the officials, and the audience. The personal and the global. The pleasure and the pain. The past and the possible futures. But best of all is that it offers something to both the experts and t......more

As a huge fan of backyard ultras, I was thrilled to grab a signed copy of There is no Finish Line at the launch, and it did not disappoint. Stephen Parker captures the spirit of backyard ultra racing perfectly, blending fascinating insights with real stories that go beyond the physical challenge to......more

As a runner, I love nothing more than reading about running, and this was a fantastic deep dive into the world of backyard ultras. Not only did it explain the sport really well, but brought the numerous human stories around it to life, in a really absorbing and emotional way. I went into it thinking......more