Marianne
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Truly Inspiring
In many ways, this isn’t a five-star audiobook. The story isn’t earth-shattering; the narration is solid but forgettable. McDougall’s Gonzo-style storytelling can simply be too much at times, and the lead-up to the big race takes a little too long. But... in the end it doesn’t matter. What McDougall gives us here is not simply a primer on running---its history, its purposes, its techniques---but an inspiring way to see ourselves and to see the world. To learn about inspiring people who do inspiring things. And all of these people happen to be amazing long-distance runners. McDougall argues that running makes us better people, and after listening to his book, there’s a good chance he’ll have you convinced, too.