The Tao of Running, Gary Dudney
The Tao of Running, Gary Dudney
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The Tao of Running
Your Journey to Mindful and Passionate Running

Author: Gary Dudney

Narrator: Sean Pratt

Unabridged: 7 hr 24 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 07/22/2016


Synopsis

The Tao of Running brings a fresh and unique perspective to the topic of running. It offers readers multiple ways to significantly deepen, enlighten, and enrich their running experiences. Introduces a unique and bold new treatment of the topic of running Offers multiple ways to think about and appreciate the running experience Explains why running is so satisfying and why it has the power to transform lives Gives practical advice for how the reader can improve his or her own running Full of vivid firsthand accounts illustrating the high adventure of running Running can evoke spiritualism and mindfulness; it can teach fundamental lessons about goals, self-awareness, and self-improvement; it can be a transformative existential experience. The Tao of Running goes beyond the standard training and racing advice found in other running books, and guides runners to a wider understanding of how running fits into their own aspirations, goals, and life philosophy. It also offers readers lots of practical advice on getting the most out of running. Readers will gain a greater appreciation for the rewards and possibilities inherent in running and will significantly deepen, enlighten, and enrich their running experience.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Eric on October 03, 2020

Less Tao than expected. Well written and well told by an ultrarunning vet; he's done them all and then some. Some real good pearls of running wisdom.......more

Goodreads review by David on March 18, 2019

Amazing stories of the power of human beings to accomplish what would seem like physically impossible feats. I mean, how does one run 4 (or more) races of 100 miles in 3 months and not only survives them but becomes addicted to such a senseless activity! Having said that, the title felt extremely mis......more

Goodreads review by Rob on December 23, 2019

This book should be titled "My Life Running Insane Ultra-marathons with a few comments on mindfulness"......more

Goodreads review by Ross on August 21, 2019

The author isn't a highly awarded runner like they are in the other ultra books I've read. So there is something refreshing about getting a perspective from a "normal" runner. The book starts off well as the author breaks down the Tao of running and speaks to the desire for runners to continue to se......more

Goodreads review by Camila on September 25, 2024

Overall I think there were some great nuggets to pull away from this book but the same message could have been conveyed in about 100 pages less. I connected with the author at times, hearing his personal stories was motivating, but at other points I thought his message fell a little flat. It was a s......more