Becoming Forrest - One man's epic run across America

The remarkable true story of an unrivalled journey to recreate the greatest run in film history: 15,621 miles, five-times across the United States. Becoming Forrest is the incredible story of Englishman Rob Pope, a veterinarian who left his job in pursuit of a dream - to become the first person ever to complete the epic run undertaken by one of Hollywood''s most beloved characters, Forrest Gump. After his momma urged him ''to do one thing in life that made a difference'', he flew to Alabama, put on his running shoes, and sped off into the wilderness. His remarkable journey covered 15,600 miles, the distance from the North to the South Pole and a third of the way back. Over a grueling 18 months, braving injuries, blizzards, forest fires and deadly wildlife, he crossed the United States five times. During one of the most turbulent periods in recent American history, Rob immersed himself in American life. His time on the open road saw him forever changed, trying to make that difference, in the process of Becoming Forrest. This is a tale of one man who just wanted to make a difference.

Product details

• Authors: Rob Pope, Pope Rob
• Publisher: Harper Collins Uk
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 31.12.2021
• EAN: 9780008472559
• ISBN: 978-0-00-847255-9
• Dimensions: 129 mm x 198 mm x 26 mm
• Subjects: Guides > Sport > Track and field athletics, gymnastics; Humanities, art, music > Art > Theatre, ballet; Travel > Travelogues, traveller's tales; USA, Autobiography: general, SELF-HELP / Motivational & Inspirational, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Sports, Expeditions, SPORTS & RECREATION / Running & Jogging, ART / Film & Video, TRAVEL / United States / General, Expeditions: popular accounts, Films, cinema, Autobiography: sport, Active outdoor pursuits, Advice on careers & achieving success, Outdoor survival skills, United States of America, USA, True stories of heroism, endurance & survival, Marathon & cross-country running, Advice on careers and achieving success, Running and jogging, Autobiography: adventurers & explorers