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Running: A Love Story
Running: A Love Story: 10 Years, 5 Marathons, and 1 Life-Changing Sport | Jen A. Miller
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Jen Miller has fallen in and out of love, but no man has been there for her the way running has. In Running: A Love Story, Jen tells the story of her lifelong relationship with running with wit, thoughtfulness, and brutal honesty. Jen first laces up her sneakers in high school, when, like many people, she sees running as a painful part of conditioning for other sports. But when she discovers early in her career as a journalist that it helps her clear her mind, focus her efforts, and achieve new goals, she becomes hooked for good. Jen, a middle-of-the-pack but tenacious runner, hones her skill while navigating relationships with men that, like a tricky marathon route, have their ups and downs, relying on running to keep her steady in the hard times. As Jen pushes herself toward ever-greater challenges, she finds that running helps her walk away from the wrong men and learn to love herself while revealing focus, discipline, and confidence she didnt realize she had. Relatable, inspiring, and brutally honest, Running: A Love Story, explores the many ways that distance running carves a path to inner peace and empowerment by charting one womans evolution in the sport.
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Panpan

I was pretty critical of Elizabeth Gilbert but this makes her seem like the patron saint of humility, nuance, and self reflection. I didn't hate this book, I did listen to it all the way through. But I felt like she was trying to be Sex in the City for runners. I got it that even while guys came and went, running was with her forever. Her race reports were interesting and kept me listening. But the person they chose to read it didn't help.

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I'm currently in the early weeks of marathon training, so it's super inspiring to listen to stories of other runners, particularly women. I love hearing from others who totally get that running can be therapy! And it's a bit meta to be listening to a book about running while running ☺️ This reminded me of another female running memoir that I loved and highly recommend, Running Like a Girl. #audiobook

Kris10 Marathon training! That's awesome! I've done a half and will do another half early next year. I can't imagine doing a full. You go girl!! 7y
raelaschoenherr @Kris10 Halfs are awesome! Definitely a challenge, way to keep up the good work! I never thought I'd do a full, but that running bug is catching. I've done 5 halfs so it was time to go for it. I'm terrified 😬😆 7y
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estellasrevenge
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Giving me the inspiration feelings.

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Graciouswarriorprincess
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One of my weekend reads. I put it with some of my running medals! #FunFridayPhoto

Chessa Holy mackerel! Go, you!!! 8y
KVanRead Nice!! 8y
Cortg Just some of your medals?! 8y
KVanRead I think I spy a Diva tiara there... 8y
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