Ultrarunner and coach Steve Till shares his experiences, inspirations, and lessons from athletes of all levels. He explores how goal-setting, motivation, and resilience have shaped his long and varied career.


This must-read book offers insights for runners of all abilities—and anyone striving to make the most of their potential in life.

“This book is the result of 50 years at the running coalface”

Matt Burch.

“Love this book, read it in one go it was that good”

‘Runnerboy.’

Steve's Achievements

Steve Till has competed in 100km and 24-hour events for his country, won medals in national championships, run more than 100 marathons, over 500 parkruns, and is a Centurion, having race-walked 100 miles in less than 24 hours.


His hard-won insights and moving examples can help you to harness your passion, identify your mountaintop, plan your ascent, overcome any setbacks and finally reach your personal summit.

  • 2021 500th parkrun
  • 2011 Chicago Marathon
    (Completing set of current Marathon Majors – London, Berlin, New York City, Boston, Chicago)
  • 2003 100th marathon
  • 1996 Represented GB in European 24-hour Championships
  • 1996 Represented England in Anglo-Celtic Plate 100km Run Championships (England beat Scotland, Ireland and Wales)
  • 1996 100th running of the Boston Marathon
  • 1995 2nd in National 24 hours Run Championships
  • 1995 3rd in Compton 40 miles trail race
  • 1994 3rd in National 24 hours Run Championships
  • 1994 1st in Humberside 24 hours Run Championships
  • 1994 3rd in National 100km Run Championships
  • 1989 New York City Marathon
  • 1987 2nd in Solihull 24 hours Run Championships
  • 1986 1st in Totton Half Marathon
  • 1985 3rd in Southampton Marathon
  • 1985 3rd in Surrey 50 miles Walk (successor to London to Brighton)
  • 1984 Berlin Marathon
  • 1984 5th in Foster’s Quadrathon (2m swim, 50km walk, 100m bike, marathon)
  • 1984 2nd in London to Brighton Walk
  • 1983 3rd in London to Brighton Walk
  • 1983 6th in Foster’s Quadrathon (2m swim, 50km walk, 100m bike, marathon)
  • 1983 Surrey 100 miles Walk – qualified as Centurion 768 (Have to walk 100 in under 24 hours in a judged race)
  • 1982 2nd in London to Brighton Walk
  • 1982 3rd in Bradford 50km Walk
  • 1981 7th in London to Brighton Walk (most famous ultradistance walk in the world)
  • 1981 1st running of the London Marathon

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