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I loved this book, an eloquent collection of essays on running by Martin Dugard. So many of his statements resonated deeply with me, a devoted runner (some of my friends might call me obsessed). I don't think this book will appeal to others who don't have a deep love for running, nor those who do run but do it solely for exercise and not for the love of the sport.
Martin, I'm running my first marathon this year at age 49...any words of wisdom for me? :) ...more
Martin, I'm running my first marathon this year at age 49...any words of wisdom for me? :) ...more
A kind of all over the place look at Dugard's career as a runner from his childhood in a gym to coaching varsity cross country in the San Diego suburbs. He's a dedicated trail runner and gives a great run/sightseeing tour of his area through that lens. I'd really love to see some of the trails he ran at Mammoth. He got a little philosophical when it came to his time in Pamplona with friends. An OK but not great read. It just felt a little disjointed.
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