It was amazing! I went with my husband and kids (9 and 11), ran a marathon in Germany and then spend 2 weeks in Switzerland with Interlaken as our home base. Interlaken was super touristy, but a perfect location for day trips up to the mountains.
I have a bunch of running books, so when you asked the question I went through them all and came up with "The Incomplete Book of Running" by Peter Sagal.
Running with Sherman or the book or it may have been an article about Raven in FL the man who has been running since he was 24 and is at a 50 year running streak.
Running with Raven! But then I really love Running Home, too! And I'm in the midst of Unbroken with Louis running in Germany. . . not to mention Born to Run which got me running. (Chi Running, which is sort of "my Bible"on running). . .Too many to mention. I have a shelf of running books, too! Just started on rowing, though, with the Boys in the Boat which came yesterday. Should get my new Hiking stick soon. I'm afraid I'd never make the Alps, but never say never!!
There are so many great running books! Let Your Mind Run by Deena Kastor is one I pick up often, also really enjoyed Katie Arnold's book and Meb's books too.
I have to say I really like Running with Sherman. I was at the marathon he mentions with the Amish kid so it even felt extra relatable but just an overall inspiring running book
“Born to Run,” about the big race including the Tarahumara people of Mexico. It has all the elements of running and in some parts reads like a thriller.
I read this when it came out as well...I was 8 months pregnant and couldn't run so reading it was a bit of a bummer. I'll have to pick it up again now that I'm done with that era of my life, lol.
I love WHAT I TALK ABOUT WHEN I TALK ABOUT RUNNING by Haruki Murakami! In fact, after reading this post, I re-ordered it from the library. :)
Totally agree! Love this book
Alex! So good to hear from you — it’s been too long! How are you these days?
It was amazing! I went with my husband and kids (9 and 11), ran a marathon in Germany and then spend 2 weeks in Switzerland with Interlaken as our home base. Interlaken was super touristy, but a perfect location for day trips up to the mountains.
I was the in Jungfrau region a few years ago. It would indeed be the most beautiful marathon in the world :)
I'm actually going to be there in about a month -- how was your trip?
I have a bunch of running books, so when you asked the question I went through them all and came up with "The Incomplete Book of Running" by Peter Sagal.
Running for my life- by Lopez Lomong
Never heard of this one! Googling now...
Bravey
I loved "Bravey" too! Big fan of Alexi Pappas here too.
Forgot to mention "Strong" by Karen Goucher which was the running book that really got me running!
I love that book too!
I think most of the books I own come from your recommendations! :) I haven't been disappointed yet!
Running with Sherman or the book or it may have been an article about Raven in FL the man who has been running since he was 24 and is at a 50 year running streak.
Running with Raven is an incredible book. . . yes, you have the right person! :)
Never read a running book! Maybe I should give it a go.
You haven't! Try it, You'll like it!:)
Running with Raven! But then I really love Running Home, too! And I'm in the midst of Unbroken with Louis running in Germany. . . not to mention Born to Run which got me running. (Chi Running, which is sort of "my Bible"on running). . .Too many to mention. I have a shelf of running books, too! Just started on rowing, though, with the Boys in the Boat which came yesterday. Should get my new Hiking stick soon. I'm afraid I'd never make the Alps, but never say never!!
There are so many great running books! Let Your Mind Run by Deena Kastor is one I pick up often, also really enjoyed Katie Arnold's book and Meb's books too.
26 Marathons by Meb Keflezighi is not just one of my favorite running books, it's one of my favorite books in any genre. Such a great read!
I love that one too! He has some amazing stories in it; have you checked out his “Meb For Mortals”?
I somehow didn't realize he had written another book! I just checked it out from my library and can't wait to listen.
I have to say I really like Running with Sherman. I was at the marathon he mentions with the Amish kid so it even felt extra relatable but just an overall inspiring running book
I did see him run by near the end of race. Everyone was cheering him on. We went to see my daughter’s first marathon so I didn’t meet him after.
No way! Did you happen to see/meet him?
“Born to Run,” about the big race including the Tarahumara people of Mexico. It has all the elements of running and in some parts reads like a thriller.
That’s a fantastic book too — I read it when it came out years ago; I’d love to revisit it.
I read this when it came out as well...I was 8 months pregnant and couldn't run so reading it was a bit of a bummer. I'll have to pick it up again now that I'm done with that era of my life, lol.
Have you started back running again?
This would be Amazing to run 🏃🏼♂️🏃🏽♀️🏃🏽