I loved this book. Easily a top-5 memoir for me. On the surface, it sounds quite boring. Who would want to read about some guy running? But the answer to “why do you run?” for Nick and others mentioned in the story was so powerful.
Despite the ups and down of health, family, career, etc., running seems to be the common thread that steadies Nick. This made me wonder what hobby or outlet of mine plays a similar role for me (definitely not running!) Though I couldn’t think of one, I’m curious what others thought of this book and if anyone has examples of a non-running hobby that’s steadied them throughout the major events of their life.
Thank you. You are very kind to say this! And that's a great question at the end. I'm curious how people respond.
Reading is my hobby. I can’t imagine my life without books in it. Once I had a painful medical condition that lasted a year and a half and reading was one of the few things I could still enjoy doing and I read SO MUCH during that time period that I was sick.
Me too, reading is such a great hobby to have especially now a days with all the other distractions available to us at any moment that don’t provide any of the benefits that we get from reading. Hope you have a great day