What a beautiful meditation on daily practices. Contrary to the title, this isn't really a book about running. It's more a book about rhythms and disciplines. Running and racing in triathlons, sure, but it's more about the rhythms of living and writing that Murakami has wound into his life. It's a deeply impactful book wrapped up in a delicate little package. Very spiritual in the broad sense of the word.

I've never read Murakami before this, but I'm diving deep into his novels immediately after this as a result.

I can't say enough positive about this book. I loved it on audiobook, as I got a great sense of the author's humor that I may not have heard in the written text in the same way. I'll buy it and hand it around.