Running book recommendation :What I Talk About When I Talk About Running

  The book What I Talk About When I Talk About Running  is written by a worldwide famous Japanese writer,Murakami Haruki,who has written many great novels such Norwegian Wood,1Q84,Dance!Dance!Dance!A Wild Sheep Chase,Hear the wind sing .Being such a excellent story-teller,this is the first and the only one book which is an autobiography concerning his own and real experience.The whole book is about running.I'm not sure whether you've heard that M.H is not only an amazing writer ,but also a super runner!

 

  In 1982,M.H started writing novels.Soon afterwards,he found that he ran into an unhealthy condition,both physically and mentally.His muscle hurt due to the fixed writing posture.He couldn't enjoy a regular routine of daily life because he focused on writing.He admitted that art creating was an unhealthy job so he was in desperate need of some positive and sunny activities.He chose running.This book contains why,when,where,how...almost everything about his running experience.The highlight is his thought about running and how he challenge himself through Marathon again and again,through thick and thin.

  Here are some of my favorite quotations:

• I love being alone,which doesn't make me feel sad.No matter what i am doing,running or writing,I can keep silent,talking to nobody and don't feel boring at all.Compared with cooperating with others,I prefer to reading alone or listen to music.I can come up with plenty of things which can be done alone. 

• Watching water is meaningful to human beings.

• I am myself, not anybody,which is a piece of precious  possession for me.Heart injury is the expense we pay for this independence to the world.

•  School is such a thing:the most important we learn from school is that the most important thing can't be learn in school.

  I have benefited a lot from this book,which is my favorite book in the running world.His running philosophy has influence him and as well as I and gradually turns into my living philosophy.For example,loving your body and endeavor to learn how to deal with the relationship between you and your body;keeping a habit which must also be your interest,otherwise you will give uo no matter how hard you struggle;you yourself is the one who is the most important to you ,not anybody else;running is the best time during a day you can talk  with yourself.

  Besides,the value of literature of this book is also very high.Reading this book is like watching a flowing spring-quietly,privately,smoothly.The writer never boasted about his running record,but instead shared his embarrassment or failure at the beginning.You can keep it on your bookshelf thus whenever you feel anxious,nervous,disorganized,turn to it.

  No matter you are a runner  or a literature fan, this book is a fabulous recommendation to you .

Most Interesting Magazines for Runners

1.Runner's World is the most famous monthly magazines for various types of runners all around the world. Runner's World was originally started in 1966 when runner, photographer, and publisher Bob Anderson start to write news and articles on this magazines. This magazines thrived during the 1970s "running boom" and has expanded outside the United States, becoming a globally circulated magazine that has 14 international editions. Runner's World intends to deliver news about running and provide helpful information for a wide range of runners in terms of ages and capability of running, from new beginners to experts. The core objective of this magazines is to provide expertise professional advice as well as inspirations in order to help runners achieve health physically and mentally. In other words, Its articles not only assist runner to improve physical capacity but also bring in vitality into their running. And this is why this magazines has enjoyed huge popularity around the world for decades.

picture from:http://www.runnersworld.com/ 2.Running times is another popular magazine for runners. Similar as Runner's World, Running Times is a wonderful magazine with abundant information and inspiration for active runner and fan. What Running Times is different from Runner's World is that Running Times inclines to target runners who target a higher level of their running performance, or, the pros. This magazine's focus go beyond basic tips. Instead, it does not only answer the questions of "how" but also answering "why" by providing in-depth knowledge and perspectives through trusted content. The common topics covered in Running Times include: Training Techniques: Tips from the Professionals to help you achieve your personal best Shoe Guides: Detailed Guides providing a comprehensive analysis of the newest running shoes Performance Enhancing Guides: Advice to take you to the next level Recipes for a Runner: Nutritional and Delicious Recipes to prepare you for any type of race Professional Runner’s Ranks: Get the up-to-date rankings of all of your favorite professional runners Races & Places: Keep informed of the upcoming race events in your area

picture from:http://www.runningtimes.com/running-times 3.The UK-based Trail Running Magazine may not have as many as subscribers as the previous two but is definitely a great magazines for runners who dedicate to the adventurous world of off-road running. It is one of the first runner's magazine in the world that is devoted to introduce the adventures of off-road running. This magazine could be a perfect addition for those who are tired of boring treadmill running and looking for outdoor fresh air. In Trail Running, subscribers are able to find inspirational outdoor routes to run through in UK as well all around the world. This magazine also provide expert advices specifically for off-road runners on fitness plans.

picture from:http://www.trailrunningmag.co.uk/

The Running Story of Bin Lei

“I fell much more confident, optimistic and positive about myself and my future, due to running, which changed my life totally.” Said my friend Lei Bin , a great runner.

Having been dumped by his girlfriend , he started running and kept it  for two years from then on, never quitting. ”I have to find something painful to get rid of my present pain. ”He turned to running by chance , finding the solution.

At the first month, he felt like giving up almost every day because he was suffering from both mental and physical bitterness. It always takes a long time to set up a new habit, especially when it comes to a sport which tends to make you exhausted , uncomfortable and even hurt. He told himself again and again that the only way to escape from this is to carry on. And he made it.

Changes happened. He was once so frustrated , depressed and self-abased and even felt that it was the end of the world when he just broke up with his girlfriend. Having ran for 3 months, he gradually realized that he could control his emotion and focused on himself while running. It was a relief that nothing could distract him from running and he wouldn’t be driven by anything except himself. “There isn’t anything in my mind when I was running. Just RUN,RUN and RUN.”

He gradually obtain more and more from running, which , however, doesn’t mean that everything goes well. He started to be bothered by sports injury, which plagues thousands of runners. Hip, knee, ankle, none of his joints in leg are in condition. The wicked hurt once woke him up almost every night, but he still carried on.” My friends, my mother, even my doctor are trying to persuade me to give up, but I can’t .If I did, all my previous struggle were in vain”, said him. He took medicine , did vast muscle  training, investigated the most proper posture to protect joints. Thank goodness, he is getting better now.

“Self-confidence is one of the best things running brings about to my life, because  I can overcome all the difficulties from running which is such a big challenge to the majority of people .The feeling of self-control is so great. Besides that, I have acquired perseverance, level-headedness, concentration by running. No matter how large the cost is, it is worth it.” he said.

He is still running on the way, never halting. He has already registered for the Marathon which is going to be held next month in Beijing, China. Best wishes.

picture credits:taken by Yue li (writer)