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cgerrish's review against another edition
2.0
Points for woman-centric. But then nope, just nope. Dropped this mid-read because I had to get away from what I perceived as an angry, lonely voice. Maybe it had to do with working out her grief, her life. Maybe it's that our running experiences are truly personal, unique. I simply couldn't connect with hers.
st3jam's review against another edition
4.0
Amongst the history of women in running and the origin of the modern marathon [a:Catriona Menzies-Pike|12848336|Catriona Menzies-Pike|https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/nophoto/user/u_50x66-632230dc9882b4352d753eedf9396530.png] manages to weave stories about her life in a light that speaks to the people around her whether they are family, random bystanders, or the reader. With [b:The Long Run|34689607|The Long Run|Catriona Menzies-Pike|https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/nophoto/book/50x75-a91bf249278a81aabab721ef782c4a74.png|49605947], I found myself fascinated with her fascination of how these women runners must have really felt, and catapulted into a conversation about what it means to run for pleasure that I never would have considered had I not read this. What makes this book even more appealing is the history of women and running, and especially the intersectionality of feminism and running. Menzies-Pike is funny, writing about her disinterest in running fast, her assessment of running guides, women's magazines, and men with megaphones. I loved her overall message that no matter your size, speed, or distance, when you set out on a run, you are a runner.
lulurags12's review against another edition
4.0
Amongst the history of women in running and the origin of the modern marathon [a:Catriona Menzies-Pike|12848336|Catriona Menzies-Pike|https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/nophoto/user/u_50x66-632230dc9882b4352d753eedf9396530.png] manages to weave stories about her life in a light that speaks to the people around her whether they are family, random bystanders, or the reader. With [b:The Long Run|34689607|The Long Run|Catriona Menzies-Pike|https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/nophoto/book/50x75-a91bf249278a81aabab721ef782c4a74.png|49605947], I found myself fascinated with her fascination of how these women runners must have really felt, and catapulted into a conversation about what it means to run for pleasure that I never would have considered had I not read this. What makes this book even more appealing is the history of women and running, and especially the intersectionality of feminism and running. Menzies-Pike is funny, writing about her disinterest in running fast, her assessment of running guides, women's magazines, and men with megaphones. I loved her overall message that no matter your size, speed, or distance, when you set out on a run, you are a runner.
cbaszler's review against another edition
4.0
This is like H is for Hawk (Helen Macdonald) but with less goshawk. And since I'm more of a runner than a falconer, I really liked this! Very relatable. Ch.12: "If there's any analogy to be drawn between marathon running and enduring grief, it shouldn't turn on one great exhausted clash of will against circumstance; it should accommodate a million training runs, aches and doubts, stops and starts, tiny advances, odd connections, and - ultimately - not triumph, but joy and renewal."
maryannmcdana's review against another edition
4.0
The book that I wish _What I Think about When I Think about Running_ had been.
Poignant, deep, refreshing and feminist.
Poignant, deep, refreshing and feminist.
jenlouden's review
3.0
I enjoyed the thinking about women's bodies and history and feminism and running, and I wanted a stronger narrative arc of how Catriona changed by running. Although I also know it is very difficult to write about running without sounding trite and it may not be the book she wanted to write. And I wanted a more connected experience of where she started to where she ended up.
oldrunningmom's review
4.0
I received a copy of The Long Run from Netgalley in exchange for my review.
The author shares her journey through grief; interweaving her story with anecdotes of running history. She's a talented writer--and the book is interesting. It didn't grab me as I hoped it would, but I did enjoy it and would recommend it to anyone who loves running.
The author shares her journey through grief; interweaving her story with anecdotes of running history. She's a talented writer--and the book is interesting. It didn't grab me as I hoped it would, but I did enjoy it and would recommend it to anyone who loves running.
jenhugsbooks's review
3.0
3.5 stars
I came to this book for motivation during a running slump and was looking for more of a memoir than this ends up being, so that feeds heavily into the rating. However, what I discovered (and what should be made more evident in the title & marketing) was a feminist history of running, which was awesome information to have -- information I've never read elsewhere -- even if it comes off a bit dry at times.
I came to this book for motivation during a running slump and was looking for more of a memoir than this ends up being, so that feeds heavily into the rating. However, what I discovered (and what should be made more evident in the title & marketing) was a feminist history of running, which was awesome information to have -- information I've never read elsewhere -- even if it comes off a bit dry at times.
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