Archive for the ‘book review’ Category

What I Talk About When I Talk About Running by Haruki Murakami

My review

rating: 5 of 5 starsHaruki Murakami is an interesting man. He’s done so much with his life, and it is always surprising to me to hear about his life as a runner. Through this book, he is extremely [...]

Nutrition for Women, Second Edition: How Eating Right Can Help You Look and Feel Your Best by Elizabeth Somer

My review
rating: 4 of 5 stars
A lot of nutrition books seem to fall into two categories: gimmick, or text book. A gimmick: http://www.amazon.com/Fat-Smas… It may work, but it’s not for everyone, however everyone buys it because [...]

Women Who Run by Shanti Sosienski

My review

rating: 5 of 5 starsInspirational stories about highly motivated and driven runners… and they’re all women. This book is a must read for all women who run, especially if you’re looking for that extra push out the door with your running shoes on. Granted, [...]

Fast Track: Training and Nutrition Secrets from America’s Top Female Runner by Suzy Favor-Hamilton

My review

rating: 4 of 5 starsGreat book if you want to get technical. It offers some quality training advice, but where the book shines is in its nutrition content. A warning, though… unless you’re a nerd about [...]


A million ways to go

I dug snow caves and raised moose in Alaska. These days I surround myself with all things California, and try to avoid being a weekend warrior.