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A vibrant glimpse into running South America – 6,504 miles over 15 months.
After 6,504 miles and 15 months Katharine Lowrie and her husband completed running the length of South America. This video of highlights from their adventure includes the couple’s journey through frozen mountains, lush jungles, and jam-packed cities, as well as showing some of amazing animals that they encountered, such as anteaters, macaws and giant stick insects.
Running South America: With My Husband and Other Animals by Katharine Lowrie is out now published by Whittles priced £19.99.
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