![]() ![]() Even from a book about running, I got a sense of why Murakami has become such a successful writer. I like reading memoirs by successful people because I can learn something from their habits and character. That’s what made this book so interesting for me. And even when he’s talking about running, he’s revealing a lot about himself as a writer and as a person. ![]() However, the 20% that isn’t about running is brilliant. I was bored whenever Murakami droned on and on about running without bringing in other subjects like his writing or aging. ![]() I respect runners and I envy people who have a runner’s body. If you’re into running, you’ll probably like the book a lot. The interesting part is how he describes the connection between running and writing. He runs around 30+ miles a week and runs in one marathon a year (New York City Marathon, the Boston Marathon, etc.) He’s also participated in triathlons. Murakami has been an avid runner for over 25 years. Most of What I Talk About When I Talk About Running (maybe 80%) is about running and what running means to Haruki Murakami. ![]()
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