'The Running Book' by John Connell

Bookhounds: The Run Down

In this episode we review 'The Running Book' by John Connell.

Char is joined by Bookhounds Pack member Toby Fells to chat epic runs and colonial Ireland, to argue whether running is in the body or the mind and to plan an impromptu New Year's Eve adventure.

About the book:

In 'The Running Book' John Connell vividly describes a marathon through County Longford, Ireland, where he lives and farms. Because running is as much about the mind as the body, the book is about more than the physical experience. What John sees on his journey prompts him to contemplate a wide range of things: he’s as likely to think about local Irish history, the legacy of colonialism in Australia or the story of Haile Gebrselassie as he is to remember his own past runs in Arizona or Ibiza.
After a mental health crisis, John found the simple act of putting one foot in front of another helped him to regain his sense of self and better appreciate the world around him. At its core, The Running Book is a life-affirming read about the nature of happiness – and how for one man it came through the feet.

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Bookhounds: The Run Down podcast is presented by Char Binns and Jak Smithson, in association with Bookhounds, the club for people who love reading and running. The podcast is edited by Char Binns. With music by Joe Smithson.