What I Talk About When I Talk About Runn Paperback – 1 January 2019

Excellent book. Inspiring enough to make me run. Also a very easy read. No tough language or exquisite words. Deepest philosophy told in simplest terms

A beautiful book. I picked it up after reading somewhere that Haruki Murakami began running when he felt overwhelmed by feelings and I could relate to it.But this book is much more than that - an exploration on running, writing, and old age.The essence of the book can not be captured in words, so I would leave it to you to choose to read this and find out on your own.It's definitely a delightful read so if you choose to read it you would not be disappointed.

Most often through my read I felt I was him. I have experienced every bit of feelings the author speaks of fwhile running and off while practicing. I like the fact that Author dint just make it a guide book for running, it was a beautiful way of narrating his experiences and that was very touchy and similar. You made me a runner again, every chapter kept telling me to get to my shoes again and all that happens there in the head is very normal as a runner. I am reading this author for the first time and I have already purchased 3 more books of his based on public reviews, I like his writing. Thanks for bringing this book, I will always come back to read this again.

This is my first Murakami and probably my last as well. Don't get me wrong. I've enjoyed the book immensely and this is perhaps the best book on running that I've ever read. The reason for not reading any further Murakami is that: I simply don't like to read the fantastical or magic realism or post-modernist or any such weird kind of storytelling. I prefer realistic narration. But this present book is not a work of fiction, so I didn't have any qualm.This is more of a personal journal/"training log" than a memoir or autobiography. A meticulous, heartfelt and intimate account of his preparation for participating in the New York City Marathon of 2005. Though sometimes he reminisces his journey as a long distance runner for almost three decades, and his thoughts on running as a passion and philosophy, and life in general.I've thoroughly enjoyed the book and it has inspired me a lot. I love running and his thoughts are akin to what I myself think about running. The writing style is non-confrontational, jovial and captivating. And his passion and seriousness is praiseworthy and inspiring.Get this book to find out what Haruki Murakami has to talk about when he talks about running.

Book Review - What I Talk about when I talk about RunningHaruki Murakami is a Japanese writer in both fiction and non fiction categories, quite popular in the literary circles, his books have been translated to more than 40 languages and have won numerous awards. Murakami also happens to be an enthusiastic leisure long distance runner and Triathlete and this book is all about his memoirs as a runner and triathlete.I had heard a lot about Murakami and about this book, may be my expectations were too high and I expected to read more about running techniques, form etc etc in this book, never the less I think overall it is an above average book.The author has written the book like a memoir, he talks a lot about importance of being fit and how he used running to get in shape. Being an author needed him to think a lot and maintain his creative thoughts flowing and to relax and let go the tension he started running long distances. He has given enough advice to runners on importance of training and building stamina and strength to avoid injuries. His own span of long distance running for more than 25 years has taught him many important life lessons the most important of them being discipline, focus and hard work.Marukami stresses a on training, building muscle memory and most importantly listening to your body and then talking a call if you need to push or stop. His experience as an Ultra Marathon in an event in Japan exposes some of his beliefs that he had before the race and shows how ultra marathons can be such a humbling experience.The author shares his experience of training and running in the big marathons of the world including the New York City Marathon and the prestigious Boston Marathon and his transformation to a Tri athlete.The best sentence I liked in the book read as follows“ If I used being busy as an excuse not to run, I would never run again “A quick read if you are at an airport in transit or taking a short flight, not something you can add to your collection but if someone gifts it to you certainly read it once even if you are not a runner.

Nothing extraordinary, but Haruki’s writing just feels so effortless. Like you are really there next to him and he is talking to you as a friend.If you are a runner, you will enjoy this. Even if you are not, you wont regret this.

Wonderfully woven thoughts around introspection and running. Loved it

I had been advised this book long time back. I have been an on- off runner for over 15 years. Although he is leagues ahead in terms of running, his writing style is far from condescending. Easy to read you can always find a run that was just as exhausting, exhilarating, dangerous, hot, humid, cold because he covers his entire journey.It's a nice conversation with a serious runner, even if you're a plain jogger you won't for a minute feel like he is talking you down. Fabulous read.