Choosing To Run: A Memoir

by

Des Linden, Bonnie D. Ford

Should you read this book?

The best public reviews summarized for you.

Who is this book for?

  • Avid runners and marathon enthusiasts who enjoy detailed accounts of training and races.
  • Fans of Des Linden and those interested in professional running and Olympic experiences.
  • Individuals looking for motivation in overcoming physical setbacks or rebuilding their athletic careers.
  • Readers who appreciate stories of perseverance and unexpected triumphs in sports.
  • Those interested in the technical and strategic aspects of elite marathon running.

Who is unlikely to appreciate this book?

  • Readers seeking a more emotionally charged or inspirational memoir.
  • Those who are not particularly interested in the minutiae of professional running or marathon training.
  • Individuals looking for a broader life story beyond the author's running career.
  • Readers who prefer memoirs with more personal reflection and deeper emotional insights.
  • Those who are sensitive to perceived arrogance in athlete memoirs or are looking for more relatable content for casual runners.

Things online reviewers enjoyed about this book

  • Inspiring story of overcoming challenges and winning the Boston Marathon
  • Insightful look into the life and mindset of an elite runner
  • Engaging narrative structure alternating between the 2018 Boston Marathon and her life story
  • Provides a behind-the-scenes look at professional running and Olympic experiences
  • Demonstrates resilience and determination in the face of setbacks
  • Offers relatable content for runners of all levels
  • Shares personal struggles and triumphs, making the story more authentic
  • Provides motivation for those facing their own rebuilding journeys
  • Offers a glimpse into the mental and physical demands of elite running
  • Showcases the author's principled approach to running and life

Things people didn't like as much about this book

  • Some readers found the writing style dry and unemotional
  • Lacks depth in exploring personal feelings and motivations
  • May feel like reading through training logs at times
  • Limited inspirational content for average runners
  • Audiobook narration by the author received criticism for poor delivery
  • Some readers felt it lacked broader life lessons beyond running
  • Occasional perception of the author as cocky or dismissive of non-elite runners
  • Limited exploration of women's health issues in running
  • Some found the storytelling bland and not engaging enough
  • Lacks in-depth discussion on mental resilience and its development

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