Recommendation:
- If you're a runner who finds solace in the rhythm of your footsteps, or if you've ever wondered about the connection between physical and creative pursuits, "What I Talk About When I Talk About Running" is a must-read. Haruki Murakami, the internationally bestselling writer, takes you on a journey through his own experiences with running and writing, uncovering the profound impact that one has on the other. This memoir is a captivating blend of training logs, reflections, and travelogue, offering a unique perspective on the challenges and rewards of distance running. Prepare to be inspired, entertained, and moved by Murakami's comical, charming, and philosophical storytelling.

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A compelling mediation on the power of running and a fascinating insight into the life of this internationally bestselling writer.In 1982, having sold his jazz bar to devote himself to writing, Murakami began running to keep fit. A year later, he'd completed a solo course from Athens to Marathon, and now, after dozens of such races, he reflects upon the influence the sport has had on his life and on his writing.Equal parts travelogue, training log and reminiscence, this revealing memoir covers his four-month preparation for the 2005 New York City Marathon and settings ranging from Tokyo's Jingu Gaien gardens, where he once shared the course with an Olympian, to the Charles River in Boston.By turns funny and sobering, playful and philosophical, this is a must-read for fans of this masterful yet private writer as well as for the exploding population of athletes who find similar satisfaction in distance running.An alternative cover edition for this ISBN can be found here.