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Footnotes
- How Running Makes Us Human
- Narrated by: Daniel Weyman
- Length: 10 hrs and 5 mins
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Summary
Running is not just a sport. It reconnects us to our bodies and the places in which we live, breaking down our increasingly structured and demanding lives. It allows us to feel the world beneath our feet, lifts the spirit, allows our minds out to play and helps us to slip away from the demands of the modern world.
When Vybarr Cregan-Reid set out to discover why running meant so much to so many, he began a journey which would take him out to tread London’s cobbled streets, climbing to sites that have seen a millennium of hangings, and down the crumbling alleyways of Ruskin's Venice.
Footnotes transports you to the clifftops of Hardy's Dorset, the deserted shorelines of Seattle, the giant redwood forests of California, and the world’s most advanced running laboratories and research centres, using debates in literature, philosophy and biology to explore that simple human desire to run.
Liberating and inspiring, this book reminds us why feeling the earth beneath our feet is a necessary and healing part of our lives.
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- Andrew
- 01-06-20
Meandering, deep diving, long run into why we run
Like a good long run, it is broad in scope, takes a few wrong turns but has many moments of inspiration. I enjoyed the interweaving of British history, philosophy, literature and science into the narrative.
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- Mrs. B
- 19-04-19
SNOOZE!
I don't really think that the book delivers: 'How Running Makes Us Human'. I think it piggybacks on other research without bringing much new on the biology front and I think he does a fair amount of whinging. Poor me I am so stressed. I mean, now and again there is a nugget. I will finish it.
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- nickmorgs
- 18-03-21
The running book that has it all
I've read A LOT of running books but bought this audiobook version on a whim a few years ago. I've listened to it so many times I've lost count.
It's so wonderfully and beautifully written. It ranges from the author's personal experiences to looking at the data that makes us good runners. If you have any interest in running, please do not pass this one by.
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- Amazon Customer
- 30-08-21
A lyrical rendition of one running journey
I adored this book. A perfect companion for a runner (especially during a run, though Vybarr may disapprove). I didn’t expect it to be this good but now it’s among my favorite running books. Actually among my favorite book because this is not just a book about running but about so much more.
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- Mohamed
- 05-02-22
Absolutely brilliant!
this is not just a book on running, it's a master piece! absolutely outstanding! I've picked it up initially for some encouraging running facts to keep me going and with all honesty it blew me away ! love the philosophical, poetic, sense of humor and brilliance of the author of this book .
i assure you , whether you're new into running or have been running all your life , this book will change your perspective on life as whole .
this book will have a place in my heart , mind and library forever . thank you Vybar .
NB : Narrator is the best i've heard over 7years being a member of audible with 3 digits books i've listened to . throughly enjoyable.
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- Josh Keane
- 17-05-19
A brilliant listen
This book managed to capture almost everything I feel about running and movement in a style that was enjoyable, educational and inspiring. Needless to say, I listened to it whilst running.
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- John R.
- 06-07-19
Really enjoyed this book. It's fun and informative
Fun and informative read. I'm not a runner, but I am inspired to give it a go now.
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- Peter Richardson
- 15-03-19
It ended an hour before my run did
I loved every piece of this book. Some have criticised it for being a creed on barefoot running. It isn't. Cregan-Reid talks about barefoot running for sure, and why not, he does some of his running unshod, but it's hardly hardcore on the topic. But what it is, is a soaring paean to the joys of running - anywhere, in any way and in any footwear. He employs a rich array of scientists and literary interlocutors to weave together a beautiful narrative flow that I enjoyed enormously as a I trudged the byways of Berkshire. Had I not been running while listening, I would have been yearning to. I just wish it had been an hour (or more) longer. The narrator is also excellent.
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- Kevin McAleer
- 28-12-21
Grows on you
Well researched and keeps the interest level high. initially is sounds like a barefoot love story but broadens into a well rounded storyline.
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- Anonymous User
- 13-04-21
Will Listen to this again!
I started my "Audible" journey back in March 2020 at the start of lockdown and I really love running books, ultra running, triathlon etc..."Born to Run" was probably my favourite so far. Footnotes was an amazing listen, a new perspective for me... I loved this book and theres so much in it that im definitely going to listen to this book again.... and i haven't said that about a lot of books ive listened to. I also want running to be as natural as breathing when it comes to the regularity, the importance, and running outside, to fully experience and be connected with one's self and the environment without all the gadgetry and self imposed goals and objectives that we set around running...its the most natural thing in the world... just take off and run and experience...i really loved this book!
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