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A review by archaicrobin
Choosing to Run: A Memoir by Des Linden
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
4.0
Des Linden’s memoir is one I would recommend to those that are runners or enjoy the sport of running. While she does throw in some inspirational moments, a majority of this memoir is an in depth look at her running career and has a lot of information about professional running that I feel could bore those not interested in the sport.
Since I am a runner, I found this incredibly inspiring and it was motivating to read about Des’s journey prior to her Boston Marathon career while simultaneously reading about her headspace during that life changing race.
While I loved this memoir I do think the pacing was a little off and it was hard to get through at points when the writing became more technical, but never enough to lose my interest. Again I feel if you’re not into running, these parts would definitely bore you!
I can’t wait to see Des Linden in future events! Watching Linden’s 2018 Boston Marathon run again after reading this memoir made the moment even more powerful!
Since I am a runner, I found this incredibly inspiring and it was motivating to read about Des’s journey prior to her Boston Marathon career while simultaneously reading about her headspace during that life changing race.
While I loved this memoir I do think the pacing was a little off and it was hard to get through at points when the writing became more technical, but never enough to lose my interest. Again I feel if you’re not into running, these parts would definitely bore you!
I can’t wait to see Des Linden in future events! Watching Linden’s 2018 Boston Marathon run again after reading this memoir made the moment even more powerful!