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

I’ve always wondered what drives some of us to take up running. Moreover, I’m intrigued by the stories in Haruki Murakami’s books. I’ve always asked myself, “where does he get such twisted, interesting ideas from”. So, I was immediately attracted to that book. What I did not know is that Murakami is a marathon and triathlon runner. When I practice sports, I always try to stop when pain arises but it seems that Murakami searches the pain and the self-discovery that comes with it, the discovery of one’s own limitations among others. It is also a way for him to balance his life, against his sedentary writing activity. I cannot do anything else than agree with that. With days spent on the computer, I need the escape of sport to channel my energy, refresh my mind.