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"When you run a marathon, you mean it. We're built for running. We dream of flying. For now, though, we're built to run." -Benjamin Cheever
Never having heard of it, I accidentally stumbled upon this book upon the shelf, but drawn as I am to anything with "running" in the title, I picked it up. It did not disappoint. I found it informative, as well as entertaining and humorous.
Written by Benjamin Cheever, novelist and feature writer for Runner's World magazine, Cheever chronicles his own running journey starting in his late twenties as an employee of Reader's Digest, all the while intermingling essays on the role of running throughout history. Cheever bounces back and forth between his own running journey and a myriad of other running topics including the first marathon runner (Pheidippides), running in the military, Kenyan runners, and the Boston Marathon. My only complaint is that Cheever comes across as being a little whiny when it comes to the memoir sections of the book, but this is not enough to detract from the overall entertainment. I enjoyed it, it is fun and full of interesting historical facts. Grab it when you need some laughter, some inspiration, and a read that celebrates your passion for running.
Rating:  [4 of 5 Stars!] |
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