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What I Talk About When I Talk About Running

Haruki Murakami

Why we're reading this: In 1982, having sold his jazz bar to devote himself to writing, Murakami began running to keep fit. A yea…more
[close] 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.

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Jan 14, 2021 Wendy rated it really liked it · review of another edition

This book has been sitting on my nightstand for a couple of years. It's a classic in the running world and after reading it, I understand why. Murakami shares a collection of essays about why he runs as well as some race experiences. Not all of it works; some of it is just of rambling thoughts, the kind of things that go through your head when you're running but aren't necessarily things others might want to read. When he's focusing on a particular event, it's an enjoyable ride. I loved his reca ...more

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