“In long-distance running, the only opponent you have to beat is yourself, the way you used to be.” - Haruki Murakami
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This week, I read What I Talk About When I Talk About Running: A Memoir by Haruki Murakami, which was recommended to me by Jessica, a memoir mentor I worked with when I attended her writer's retreat at the beginning of the year.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It not only resonated with my love for running but also introduced me to Murakami's skill as a writer and novelist.
Now, I know this book won’t be for everyone because this isn’t your cup of tea unless you are interested in running. However, as someone who has been running on and off since my late teens and is currently training for my third attempt to run my first marathon, I was beyond enthralled by this memoir.
As running is an individual sport, I never felt the need to join a running group. Since I don’t know too many people in my life who enjoy running, reading Murakami’s memoir was like reading from my own feelings about running and continuing to give my all no matter what the challenge.
I appreciated reading Murakami’s thoughts on running because I don’t talk to other runners. Honestly, I never realized how similar one’s thoughts can be, and I am very excited to check out his other works.
If you’re a writer or a runner, this book is for you!
Thank you for reading!
Tell me, Reader, what are you reading this week? Have you read What I Talk About When I Talk About Running? What did you think? Comment below!
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