The running memoir is becoming its own subgenre. I have read and enjoyed several. Particularly, I would recommend What I Talk About When I Talk About Running by Haruki Murakami and Born to Run by Christopher McDougall. This, in comparison, is only mediocre. The author, in addition to giving us some of her story, also writes about other running books and focuses on the female runner. However, she fails to be truly vulnerable in her story and the story seems rather shallow.

First, thank you to NetGalley for an e-book copy of this book for my enjoyment. I found this book to be totally enjoyable – the story of a young 30 year old female who began a running career after several life events left her feeling less than excited about where she might be headed. As a long distance runner myself for over 50 years, I found this book “un-put-downable” from the very beginning, as I could identify with the author as she moved into running half marathons, marathons, then realized her life commitment to running. Only 4 stars, as non-runners may not be as excited about this book as I was, but her writing is stellar, kept me loving every page. Thank you Ms. Menzies-Pike.