Unabridged Audiobook
Captured the essence of the runners process through the primary protagonist- Quentin Cassidy. The mental to physical flow of the distance runner in pursuit of self-actualization is surprisingly relatable. The intimate details of a runner’s experience was captured in exquisite fashion.
Looking forward to listening to the audio version and rating the narrator, but as a repeat reader of the print version- this story is a cult classic for mid to long distance runners. At times gut-wrenching but always inspiring, the story of this young amateur struggling to reach the peak of mid-distance running manages to be intimately relatable to anyone who has suffered through "the wall" and reached the runner's high.
The very best account of what is like to be a competitive runner in college or beyond. I have never been able to put into words the answer to the question "why would you want to run that far?!?!" I particularly loved the cocktail party scene when Cassidy is recounting all the dumb questions about distance running. I have been in that spot! Excellent book that I will probably read over and over!
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