Swimming Through Rocks

In September 2024, writer and ultrarunner Scott Williams lined up for his second attempt at one of the one of the world’s most gruelling and spectacular foot races,
the Swiss Peaks 360.

After 20 years of trying and failing to achieve his ultimate ultramarathon goals, this race was different.

In the first comprehensive account of its kind, Scott takes you with him in this real-time exploration of what it takes to overcome the extreme physical, mental and emotional challenges inherent in a 380 km course across the Swiss Alps.

Swimming through rocks is both a how-to guide for the fast growing sport of ultra running and one man’s personal odyssey to explore the outer bounds of what a human being can achieve when supported with love and care.