The Running Book
01 October 2020
Imprint: Picador
Synopsis
From the award-winning, number one bestselling author of The Cow Book.
It is summer, the hay and silage have not yet been made on John Connell’s farm, so he has time to indulge his other great passion: running. John sets off on a marathon run of 42.2 kilometres through his native Longford, the scene of his award-winning book The Cow Book....
Details
01 October 2020
270 minutes
9781529042375
Imprint: Picador
Reviews
A compelling insight into the mind of someone who loves to run for running’s sake, and who is keen to immerse himself fully into the world around himIrish Independent
In this difficult new world where a walk or a run around the block might be the only respite your mental health gets in a day of isolation, Connell’s paean to the activity couldn’t be better timedSunday Independent
This book explores wonderfully the joys and pleasures of running and conveys why it is so important to so many people. Through running journeys that are interspersed with interesting anecdotes and memories, the history and beauty of Ireland are brought to life. We are all unique and run for many different reasons but every runner will find something poignant that resonates within this book.Paula Radcliffe
Some books are for runners, some are for history lovers. This charming volume is for both. It has made me vow to keep my eyes more widely open the next time I put my running shoes on – whether the ground beneath my feet is new or familiar.Adam Hochschild, author of King Leopold’s Ghost