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Mentioned in 8 episodes

The Running Ground

A Father, a Son, and the Simplest of Sports

Book • 2025

Nicholas Thompson

The Running Ground is a story about fathers, sons, and the transformative power of running.

Nicholas Thompson explores how running has influenced his life, from coping with personal crises to achieving remarkable athletic feats.

The book delves into the complexities of family relationships and the discipline that running instills, weaving in stories of other remarkable runners who have used the sport to overcome challenges.

Mentioned by

Maria Konnikova

Mosheh Oinounou

Nicholas Thompson

Jason Fitzgerald

Bianna Golodryga

Mentioned in 8 episodes

Upcoming guest Nick Thompson's forthcoming memoir about a father, a son, and the simplest of sports.

The Future Is Going to Be Great

Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

, who interviewed the author about his complicated relationship with his father and how running played a role in it.

The Habit That Changes EVERYTHING | Nick Thompson

Mentioned by

Rich Roll

as

Nick Thompson

's new memoir, required reading for anyone who runs.

The Atlantic’s Nick Thompson Is The Fastest Runner In Publishing: On Setting Age-Group Records, Beating Cancer, & Why Media Must Survive AI

Author

Nick Thompson

discusses his new memoir about his love for running.

Atlantic CEO Nick Thompson on What Running Can Teach Us

Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

as a beautiful and haunting book that also contains 'Daily Dad' content.

What Did The Stoics Get WRONG? | Nick Thompson (CEO of The Atlantic)

Mentioned by

Jason Fitzgerald

as

Nick Thompson

's new book about a father, a son, and running.

Atlantic CEO Nick Thompson on Master's Training, Motivation, and Breakthroughs

Mentioned by

Katie Drummond

, who describes it as a compelling and moving exploration of family, relationships, and the central role of running.

BIG INTV: Why Nicholas Thompson Made a Custom GPT to Run Faster

Mentioned by

Ryan Mickler

as a book authored by

Nick Thompson

that charts his journey as a runner and explores his relationship with his father.

NICK THOMPSON | Breaking Bad Legacy

Mentioned by

Maria Konnikova

as Nick Thompson's most personal book, about running and his father.

Lessons From A Marathoner (with Nicholas Thompson)

Mentioned by

Mosheh Oinounou

as a new book by his friend Nick Thompson about running as a metaphor for life.

WH Plan To Lower IVF Costs; Trump-Putin Summit II; NYC Mayor Debate; Bolton Indicted; X-Rated ChatGPT

Mentioned by

Bianna Golodryga

when introducing

Nicholas Thompson

and his new book about running.

Targeting Trump Tariffs

Mentioned by

Mosheh Oinounou

as a new book by

Nick Thompson

related to running, with a link in the show notes.

Interview: News, AI and The Future Of Truth with the Atlantic's Nick Thompson

Mentioned by

Brian Lehrer

as

Nicholas Thompson

's new memoir about running and family.

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