Fastest Woman to Run Around the World Shares Her Record-Breaking Journey

July 8, 2025

Washington, DC (July 8^th, 2025) /SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ – Mascot Books is pleased to announce the release of Lootie’s World Run: The Extraordinary True Story of the Fastest Woman to Have Run Around the World by Marie Leautey, a former international CFO with 20+ years’ experience turned global record-breaking runner.

Lootie’s World Run (Mascot Books, On-Sale July 15) follows the incredible journey of Marie Leautey on a modern odyssey as she ran a marathon every day for two and a half years during a global pandemic. She became the second woman —and fastest ever—to run a complete circumnavigation of the globe.

Across four continents and over 17,500 miles (28,249 km), Marie Leautey faced scorching deserts, icy mountains, and the loneliness of the open road. She braved blistering heat in Australia, navigated the Andes in South America, and traversed the vastness of North America from Seattle to New York City.

Lootie’s World Run is more than just a chronicle of physical endurance. It is a breathtaking journey of self-discovery, an ode to the human spirit, and a testament to the power of perseverance. It is a story about facing your fears, embracing the unknown, and finding the extraordinary within yourself.

Marie comments on her book, saying, “I hope that readers get a renewed appreciation for the beauty of the world we live in and understand that there is no barrier to how far we can go when we chase our wildest dreams.”

For more information about Marie and her journey, visit www.lootie-run.com or follow @lootierun on Instagram.

To arrange an interview, request a media copy, or for more information regarding Lootie’s World Run, please contact Sarah Farmer (publicist) at Sarah@amplifypublishing.com.

Lootie’s World Run: The Extraordinary True Story of the Fastest Woman to Have Run Around the World

July 15, 2025 • Mascot Books • Paperback ISBN: 9798891385542 • 240 Pages • $24.00 US/$34.00 CAN

Registered with Ingram and available for purchase with all major U.S. retailers.