great insight

Good book on running insights to the best runners in the world. Narrator was easy to listen to.

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My first audio book

being a runner myself , I loved the story and find just listening to this in my car commute a great way of getting through a book . I got a real feel for the journey Finn went on and could picture myself out in Kenya running the dirt trails with them . A real simple and laid back lifestyle really has an appeal, and the basic diet they had really makes you question the crap you eat at home . Enjoyed it very much . Thank you

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Fun listen and that’s from a swimmer!

I found the dialogue well put together and gripping. Would welcome the author returning to Kenya to shed light on what some commentators have suggested is/was wholesale widespread doping.

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A truly inspirational story

I listened to this whole book while running. the pace and flow of the book makes the miles fly by. Finn had a writing style that makes listening easy and captivating. a brilliant story about exceptional people.

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great story

liked the story - not entirely great about the 'african' accents used in the narration.

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Inspiring

Amazing book, very well written, witty, descriptive and a great story. If you love running you will love this book. Well read too with great dialect.

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The best book I have ever read.

Would you listen to Running with the Kenyans again? Why?

Yes, so inspirational, beautifully written from start to finish. I feel like a film could be be made from Adharanands story.

Who was your favorite character and why?

I think Adharanands children were my favorite. Such a life changing move and so young, they adapted so well in the circumstances. As a newish father myself, i was intrigued how they took this adventure and how they kept themselves occupied.

What does Paul Tyreman bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

Superb narrator, will be looking for more of his narrations. The accents he produced especially of the Kenyans and the Irish characters gave a cinematic experience.

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I have to say his story nearly made me cry when Adharanand was saying his goodbyes to his team mates at the end of the book.

I couldn't help laughing when he had to say what his 'full name' was to the cross country Official.

Any additional comments?

Adharanand Finn, you are a legend. Please do more traveling, writing and running..

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Engaging, inspiring

Good narration of the interesting adventure of a westerner seeking to find out just what it is that makes the Kenyans the best distance runners - from how they live, their personalities, their training, to what drives them to be the best.
Enjoyable book.

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First audiobook I have listen too

First audiobook I have listen too loved it, it was well spoken
if you enjoyed running it a great book to read 📚

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Quite an interesting listen.

I think I was expecting what the author set out to achieve in the first place, but ultimately didn't.

it was an interesting book, and gives a good insight into what the people of Kenya do and how they do it.
I think for me the book lacked a bit of emotion being narrated by someone other than the author.
it was well done, just missing a bit of spark.

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