Welcome to the website of 'You Don’t Look Like An Ultrarunner’

    
 
 
         moonraker 
 17. January, 2024
 
 
  Well done Tris
I met Tristan a few years ago and found him to be a very caring and compassionate person. I knew something of his problems but having read this book I now understand how hard he has had to work to do so many wonderful things. It has been great to hear what has happened in his life over the last few years and I can only wish him and his family the best for the future.The pictures of the birds etc are fantastic as was heading of all his travels.
  
 
        Mike Hawkins 
 15. January, 2024
 
 
  bravery comes in all forms
Everyone has a story to to tell ,and thanks to Tristan we are given a first hand account of what it’s like to thrive in different disciplines while living with bipolar. Which from the my perspective I find fascinating and amazing how he’s managed to do it I mean some of his running exploits is really difficult to believe ,and with the added pressure of a mental illness even more remarkable. This book will certainly benefit anyone going through similar struggles understand what is going on inside . Thank you for sharing your story
  
 
        R Lee 
 13. January, 2024
 
 
  Great read. Funny, engaging and informative.
Not only did I learn a lot about life with bipolar, I learned a lot about birds, running and life. The style is engaging and highly readable like someone talking to you over a drink. Written with honesty, humour and intelligence. Well worth buying, reading and re reading.
  
 
        derrick 
 5. January, 2024
 
 
  inspirational
I found the book very interesting and learnt a lot of new things. I do not know anyone with bipolar but the challenges the author took and how far he pushed himself were remarkable. I enjoy running so this gave me good insights into certain marathons i have looked at but never tried. Good book to read, easy to follow and engaging.
  
 
        Rebecca luv 
 4. January, 2024
 
 
  Candid
This is a very candid memoir from someone with bipolar disorder. It's better to hear it from the horse's mouth than to have it told to you. The book was interesting all the way and was heartfelt.
  
 
        Haleemah Begum 
 4. January, 2024
 
 
  An Honest and Motivational Path to Resilience!
A unique jewel, "You Don't Look Like An Ultrarunner" captures attention right away. I had never heard of ultrarunning or bipolar disease before, but the author's descriptions of each scenario and each raw emotion that was exposed on the pages drew me in. Running is merely one aspect of the path from an obsessive twitcher to an improbable ultrarunner; it's also a metaphor for resiliency, self-discovery, and facing obstacles head-on. The story offers hope to anyone going through a difficult time in addition to providing a peek into the author's struggles.This book is a powerful reminder that courage can be found in the most unlikely places, and anybody attempting to navigate life's challenges can find inspiration in the author's journey. It comes highly recommended because of its bravery, sincerity, and inspiring message of overcoming adversity.

Welcome to the website of ‘You Don’t Look Like An Ultrarunner’ This book follows a former twitcher, ecologist, tattoo collector and conservation activist as he negotiates life’s difficulties either side of his bipolar diagnosis. This story follows Tristan across the UK and Ireland, into the Arctic and south to the Middle East, Turkey and the Republic of Georgia before he finds some peace as a very unlikely ultra distance runner on the fells and trails of the Cumbrian Lake District.

This is a book of adventure and extremes that will give you an insight into what life can be like for a person with bipolar, and it also should give some hope to others with the same condition.

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