Each year, thousands of competitors pit themselves against the elements, extremes of geography & their own psyches to take part in the world`s hardest physical challenges. From the cold of the highest peaks to the unforgiving heat of the desert, by sea, bike or foot seemingly ordinary people are undertaking extraordinary feats. Whether seeking to prove themselves as athletes, or attempting to escape the humdrum, one thing they all have in common is an unbreakable drive to test the very limits of their endurance. Mental! looks at over 60 of the most extreme marathons, triathlons, bike rides & other iconic endurance events from around the globe, taking in the hottest, coldest, highest, & most remote locations in the world. With a detailed description of each event, featuring personal stories from the competitors, this book offers massive highs & excruciating lows, & shows just what we can achieve in pushing the boundaries o human endeavour.