pick(2017) It's a running memoir by an athlete who used to blog as “fatgirlrunner“, it has the usual mix of autobiographical anecdotes, race reports, and inspirational cheering. This one also includes insight on participating in sport as a plus-size athlete: the message is of inclusivity, that every body can be an athlete's body. Valerio's enthusiasm for running and her sense of humor are infectious.
We do not care that our compression shorts sausage our thighs and that the sweat pattern on them looks like we've been having continence issues. You prevent chafing your way, we'll prevent chafing ours.
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pickExtremely insightful book on resilience and great details from many aspects. Highly recommended!
pick4/5 🌟
A memoir about running and writing. As someone who has recently taken up running, I found his reflections particularly resonant. Murakami delves into the mindset of a runner, discussing themes of discipline, endurance, and the solitary nature of both running and writing. An inspiring and informative book.
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Lately I added so many thrillers on my tbr but right now I'm not in a mood for them.
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“I‘ll be happy if running and I can grow old together.”
“My time, the rank I attain, my outward appearance—all of these are secondary. For a runner like me, what‘s really important is reaching the goal I set myself, under my own power. I give it everything I h, endure what needed enduring, and am able, in my own way, to be satisfied.”
Couldn‘t have expressed this better myself. Enjoyed his perspective about running & writing.
