Hobby runner who completed some of the toughest marathons on earth in all continents
After being told to stop running because of osteo-arthritis I run Marathon des Sables, 250 Km in the Sahara, Everest Marathon and Antartcica marathon. My book Extreme Adventures (Meyer & Meyer Sport) can be pre-ordered and will be out in June. About the book: Extreme Adventures is a rocket-fueled, heartwarming journey through curiosity, self-doubt, reinvention, and improbable triumph, where every finish line is the next starting point. Emerging from a childhood where she skipped gym class and was mystified by mathematics to a high-flying career in finance, on the outside, Beatrice Lessi seemed to be conquering the world. But inside, she was battling eating disorders and struggling to find meaning in her life. Fast forward to her forties when on a whim Beatrice signs up for the...