Comments on: Running Book Review: What I Talk About When I Talk About Running, by Haruki Murakami

By: Greg Strosaker

Greg Strosaker — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

I just finished the book and was looking at other reviews before writing my own. My feelings were a bit more mixed - though it is a rare example of a book portraying the value of running as providing the anchor of "routine" in the type of life that is otherwise fluctuating between unscheduled and overscheduled, where it would be easy to either coast by or become overly intense.

By: Denise

Denise — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

I just asked my follwers to list their favorite blogs and yours came up...so I'm checking you out!!

By: rors

rors — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

hi! i chanced upon your article in ezine and was led here to your blog. i'm also a runner, albeit only doing the 10KM distance. I have yet to conquer my fear to level up to 21KM soon. i picked up murakami's book also since i love running and writing. it totally lived up to my expectations and found myself agreeing every so often to the things murakami related in his book. i love your blog! :)

By: Pete Larson

Pete Larson — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to seetedrun.

Ted - Thanks for the kind words once again. You will love the book - it's
not very long and I blazed through it.

Pete

By: Pete Larson

Pete Larson — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to rors.

Thanks for the feedback - Murakami's book was really inspirational, I
enjoyed it a lot! Good luck moving up to 21K - before you know it you'll be
wanting to do a full marathon! -Pete

By: seetedrun

seetedrun — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Terrific post! I am definitely going to read the book. I have number of friends who have asked me why I run. Before I answer their question, I have asked them why they think I run. Most of my friends have responded by saying “To stay healthy”. Yes – that is true but that is not my primary reason. My profound reasons for running are to connect my inner sense of well being to the nature surrounding me. Running is like a cocoon being wrapped in my own world – security, freedom and the ability to enjoy life. It is with great sadness to see that most people don’t get this opportunity. If I could have one hour out of my busy schedule with my career, family and social aspects, I would take advantage of going out and enjoy the run. I am ME who needs just one hour of this – it fills my mind, emotion and physical needs. My true form of escapism and to enjoy the nature it has to offer to my mind.
One last note : If I am ever in a need for running porn, this is the website to look at. Terrific resources !!!! Thanks for the terrific book review.

By: Pete Larson

Pete Larson — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Denise.

Hope you enjoy it - I'll have to visit yours as well!

Pete