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What I Talk About When I Talk About Running

Written by: Haruki Murakami
Narrated by: Ray Porter
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In 1982 Murakami began running to keep fit. Here he reflects on his running experiences. Equal parts travelogue, training log, and reminiscence, this revealing memoir covers his preparation for the 2005 New York City Marathon.

By turns funny and sobering, playful and philosophical, this is a must-listen for fans of this masterful author and for the increasing number of people who find a similar satisfaction in running.

©2007 Haruki Murakami (P)2010 Blackstone Audio, Inc Art & Literature Asian Authors Running & Jogging Sports World Literature
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Critic Reviews

"Hugely enjoyable.... You don’t have to run a marathon to be captivated." ( Sunday Telegraph)
"This is my most recent inspirational find.... Murakami makes me want to write hard and run far and fast." ( Easy Living)
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book is very inspiring for beginners and intermediate runners. though not confined to running , it is motivating for writers as well

inspiring for runners

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Beautiful read. very nicely narrated. Relatable to all the long distance runners. The book is not just about running but life as a whole. Enjoyed it.

Beautiful Read

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Narration was good. Other than that, there is nothing particularly bad or particularly good. There wasn't much for me to learn here.

An okayish book

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Title: What I Talk About, When I talk about running
Authors: Haruki Murakami
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️ ⭐️

The running memoir by the established and loved Japanese Author, Haruki Murakami gives an insight of his writing career and its relation to long distance running and not just running.

The book talks about how long distance learning has made the novelist he is today. Let’s decode that:

1. Each stride is as important as the long range vision: This strategy not only helps one while running, but in every facet of life.

2. Rigour has no escape: Each activity requires persistent rigour, otherwise achievements will be like a dream, short lived.

3. Moving forward is a state of mind: In long distance running, everybody does physical training, but it’s the mental strength that takes you over the tape. Believing in breaking your own ceiling is what makes you better.

4. Make the best of your life: I like how he puts it. I choose running because it’s the only sport where you only compete with yourself and not others on a regular basis.

I would like to end this review with a quote from this book, like Murakami, as a fellow runner, I would like Running and I to grow old together :)

Running and I can grow old together

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What reads like a runners journal has so many insightful moments and lessons… absolutely loved it

Reflective, raw and insightful

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