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What I Talk About When I Talk About Running
Book • 2007
In this memoir, Haruki Murakami reflects on his experiences with long-distance running and how it has influenced his writing.
He started running in the early 1980s and has since completed over twenty marathons and an ultramarathon.
The book delves into the parallels between running and writing, highlighting the discipline, perseverance, and mental fortitude required for both.
Murakami shares his training regimens, memorable races, and the philosophical insights he has gained from his running experiences, which have significantly impacted his creative life.
He started running in the early 1980s and has since completed over twenty marathons and an ultramarathon.
The book delves into the parallels between running and writing, highlighting the discipline, perseverance, and mental fortitude required for both.
Murakami shares his training regimens, memorable races, and the philosophical insights he has gained from his running experiences, which have significantly impacted his creative life.
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as he is talking about running marathons.


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when thinking about his morning walk.


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as a book that holds a special place in readers' hearts, particularly among runners.

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in the context of running as an exercise and metaphor.


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when discussing the connection between running and philosophy.


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as a great memoir about running.


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in relation to running and its metaphorical significance.


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as a great book about the experience of running and how it makes him a stronger person and a better writer.


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as a book he rereads, relating its themes to goal setting and life's challenges.

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as a book exploring the meditative and transformative power of running.

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, who referenced the author's routine as inspiration for maintaining consistency in his work.

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