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3.8 AVERAGE
3.8 AVERAGE
I enjoyed listening to this book because I, too, am a runner and like to hear of the experiences of others. It was simple and not a difficult book to listen to. It made me happy to hear of how he recounted why he runs because I can relate. A runner may not always feel like running, but once they hit the road their cares fall away for the time being. I can only aspire to run daily, but even the occasional runner can relate to how he spoke of running daily, training for races, wanting to beat your time from your last run.
I'm trying to start a running habit and this book was helpful. Murakami talks about his 25 years of running, how much he runs, how he runs a marathon each year, his feelings about aging. It's helpful to think of running as a lifelong habit instead of a momentary lapse in reason. I hope I can have a long running career. The book comes off as a bit braggy in places but I think it may be a culture/language issue. Anyway, he certainly does have room to brag so it's ok if he is being braggy. For a Murakami fan, it was nice that it was a bit of a memoir too, talking about his travels and how he became a writer. I'm used to reading Americans' humble origin stories about how they had to work their way up to things, and Murakami does not talk that way at all. Like, he decided to become a writer and he was almost immediately successful! He decided to become a runner and it was pretty easy! He does work hard in his life, so I have a hard time believing that these were easy things for him, but there is no overcoming adversity aspect to the story.
Non conoscevo questo lato di Murakami, il lato sportivo, maratoneta.
Non sono mai stato un maratoneta, sono molto pigro per natura e quando corro percorro brevi distanze, pochi km.
Ma posso capire le sensazioni che descrive Murakami in questo libro, visto che con qualche differenza sono le stesse per cui, quando ne avverto il bisogno, corro anche io.
E' interessante il parallelismo con la scrittura, la sua visione della massima "mens sana in corpore sano". La certezza che grazie all'attività fisica abbia sviluppato doti in grado di aiutarlo a scrivere meglio, di impegnarsi totalmente nel processo creativo.
Non sono mai stato un maratoneta, sono molto pigro per natura e quando corro percorro brevi distanze, pochi km.
Ma posso capire le sensazioni che descrive Murakami in questo libro, visto che con qualche differenza sono le stesse per cui, quando ne avverto il bisogno, corro anche io.
E' interessante il parallelismo con la scrittura, la sua visione della massima "mens sana in corpore sano". La certezza che grazie all'attività fisica abbia sviluppato doti in grado di aiutarlo a scrivere meglio, di impegnarsi totalmente nel processo creativo.
Very personal and philosophical. It's good to hear Haruki's voice for a change.
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
slow-paced
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
adventurous
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
I’m quite a Murakami newbie. I haven’t even read any of his novels. I did enjoy this though, he’s got a great way of painting a picture. It was lovely bedtime reading - calming, relaxing, nothing too intense.
Not the right audience for this. Would have preferred a blog length version of this.
Related to like 10-20 lines in the whole book. The only common experience is the dissatisfaction one has with their performance. But as a noob runner our stats are worlds apart.
Anyway made me realise enjoying is more important than the numbers for amateurs like me. Needed a reminder.
Related to like 10-20 lines in the whole book. The only common experience is the dissatisfaction one has with their performance. But as a noob runner our stats are worlds apart.
Anyway made me realise enjoying is more important than the numbers for amateurs like me. Needed a reminder.
Why I read this book:
I have heard a lot of people on YouTube talk about this book and added it to my reading list. I received it as a thoughtful Christmas present.
What I loved:
This book makes you feel good. It is full of great messages about not giving up, listening to your body, and being open to changing your goals in life. I was looking for a quick and inspiring read and this did just the trick.
What I would change:
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New words/phrases I learned:
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Something I learned/realized and will apply in my life:
I am very competitive in many aspects of my life. I have always enjoyed running, but never had the urge to compete or join a race. This book helped me reflect on why I feel the need to "win" at certain things and that winning in life isn't the same for everyone.
I have heard a lot of people on YouTube talk about this book and added it to my reading list. I received it as a thoughtful Christmas present.
What I loved:
This book makes you feel good. It is full of great messages about not giving up, listening to your body, and being open to changing your goals in life. I was looking for a quick and inspiring read and this did just the trick.
What I would change:
N/A
New words/phrases I learned:
N/A
Something I learned/realized and will apply in my life:
I am very competitive in many aspects of my life. I have always enjoyed running, but never had the urge to compete or join a race. This book helped me reflect on why I feel the need to "win" at certain things and that winning in life isn't the same for everyone.