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Why Running Matters
- Narrated by: Ian Mortimer
- Length: 8 hrs
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Summary
A memoir about the meaning of running from renowned historian and author of The Time Traveller's Guides.
You might run for fitness. You might run for speed. But ultimately, running is about much more than the physical act itself. It is about the challenges we face in life and how we measure up to them. It is about companionship, endurance, ambition, hope, conviction, determination, self-respect and inspiration. In this yearlong memoir, which might be described as a historian’s take on Haruki Murakami’s What I Talk About When I Talk About Running, the celebrated historian Ian Mortimer considers the meaning of running as he approaches his 50th birthday. From injuries and frustrated ambitions to exhilaration and empathy, it is a personal and yet universal account of what running means to people and how it helps everyone focus on what really matters.
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- Jason 2013
- 11-08-19
This is exactly how I feel about running!
What a book. I am a self confessed running bore, and my long suffering wife and most of my friends can’t understand why. This book describes how I feel, the reason why and the meaning. The euphoria I felt when I ran the Brighton Marathon to the disappointment to not getting a time I wanted, even when it was a “good time”. I can’t recommend highly enough especially if you want to understand why we run and why Park Run matters. Totally excellent, I will recommend to anyone and everyone I meet!
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- REVYOU
- 28-01-20
Heartfelt Running Book
This is a really good listen for anyone that’s into running, especially parkrunners. I loved hearing about Ian’s relationship with his children and the bond they share going to Parkrun every week. I hope one day my child and I have a similar relationship.
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- Bt Fish
- 12-10-22
Park Runners will really appreciate this book
I'm a parkrunner whose aim is to run the 5k in sub-20, so the way that Ian talks about running and life experiences throughout the course of 2017 really resonated with me.
I've read some of the negative reviews and it's quite clear that some people are very easily offended!
This book might not be for everybody, but for those who it does appeal to they will really.enjoy it.
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- Mr B Roberts
- 04-02-23
Not what I I expected
I thought i was getting a book about the benefits of running and be inspired. What i got was endless descriptions of going to a parkrun every week. Now I like parkrun, but listening to the author talk about overtaking people and what place he finished and how fast over and over again got old very quickly! There were also some dubious references to woman in tight running leggings which made me a bit uncomfortable to be honest. Overall a big disappointment and not something i can recommend.
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- Sw19
- 03-02-21
An interesting view of the benefits of running
Engaging story about the benefits of park run and running. Like how it links running to improvements in other aspects of life.
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- ElvistheBoy
- 14-12-20
Enjoyable
Enjoyed listening to Ian and his Park Run stories. Very easy listening and would recommend!
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- Lifelong Student
- 30-12-19
A must for all runners
This book was a little like a year in the life of told through runs. I found it captivating and loved the homage paid to parkrun and the impact it has made to so many lives. Throughout the book Ian describes his different types of runs and what they mean to him while weaving in the rest of life making the running an essential aspect of his life, this was so impactful. He describes with great feeling the pride he has in his family, there are clear bonds through so many shared interests as well as values. I also loved his discussion about feeling competitive and the positive aspects of it. The book is also particularly enjoyable as it narrated by the author.
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- andy
- 06-06-23
loved it
the author is an inspiration, not only for running but being a parent, I could relate to nearly all of this book also funny as well.
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- George Houston
- 07-09-23
Great listen
This was a great listen. I have listened and read a number of books about running that all have another agenda, overcoming great adversity, promoting veganism etc.however I liked that this book focused on running and what it can mean for everyday normal people. The link to family life was a nice touch and the flow of the story following the author throughout a year.
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- ROGER F WATERHOUSE
- 13-09-20
Inspirational
Loved this audio book and will definitely listen to it again many times, totally inspired
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