When I signed up for the inaugural multi-day ultramarathon across Nepal, I wasn’t an elite athlete — just a properly average runner who said “yes” to a completely outrageous challenge.
862 to Kathmandu is the raw, boots-on-the-ground story of what really happens when an ordinary bloke attempts an extraordinary race:
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Remote mountain trails
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Village hospitality
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Heat, cold, altitude, and exhaustion
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Hilarious moments
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Doubts, breakthroughs, and lessons learned
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And the surprising ways a race like this changes you
This isn’t a heroic “look at me” tale.
It’s a real human adventure — written for real runners.
WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR
This book is perfect for:
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Trail & ultra runners
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Anyone considering the Nepal race
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Runners who love honest adventure stories
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People who enjoy tales of grit, humour and resilience
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Anyone looking for inspiration to push past “ordinary”
If you’ve ever thought “Could I do something like that?” — this book is for you.
WHAT YOU’LL GET FROM THE BOOK
Inside, you’ll uncover:
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The emotional reality of multi-day ultra running
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The training mistakes and breakthroughs
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What went wrong… and what saved the race
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How it feels to run through the Himalayas
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Practical lessons you can use in any ultra
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Why adventures like this shift your mindset forever
About the Author
I’m Owen Jones — trail runner, adventurer, founder of TrailKube, and one of the original participants in the 5-day Nepal ultramarathon.
This race shaped me in ways I never expected, and inspired the creation of TrailKube: a modular organiser designed to eliminate the chaotic kit spread that every trail runner knows too well.
You can follow my adventures and projects at trailkube.com.
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