Finn, Adharanand
The Way of the Runner: A journey into the obsessive world of Japanese running
- ISBN 13:
- 9780571303175
- author:
- Finn, Adharanand
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- FABER & FABER
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 13 x 2.3 centimetres (0.2
- Genre:
- Sports Books, Running, Marathon & cross-country running,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
In Japan, running is more than just a sport - it's a way of life. A long-distance relay race is the country's biggest annual event, with companies sponsoring their own teams and paying athletes like employees. Even marathon monks run thousands of miles in search of spiritual enlightenment. Adharanand Finn, an amateur runner approaching forty, moved to Japan to explore this unique culture and its secrets. As he delved deeper into the world of Japanese running, he discovered surprising truths about competition, teamwork, and personal improvement. This fascinating journey will appeal to anyone curious about why we run and how we can do it better. By exploring the obsessive world of Japanese running, Finn reveals a side of Japan that is both captivating and thought-provoking.
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