Book recommendation: Jen Scotney, Running Through the Dark

[GoogleMe]

I'm going to post this to both 'Fun Beyond' (because Jen's events are definitely 'beyond') and Bridge to 10K.

I wanted to let people know about Running Through the Dark, Jen Scotney's memoir, strapline 'The Rise and Fall of an Ultrarunner'

Until recently based in the Peak District, she's had an interesting life and I enjoyed reading about her aspirations and her challenges (I fear I laughed out loud at an unusual running injury).

I wouldn't ordinarily read two books involving people who (notionally at least) share an illness with me so close together but that's the way the reserve system at the library fell out this time. I am sure this book might have some in my 'community' spitting feathers, and not unreasonably, but curiously I found it much less personally problematic than the furore-inducing celebrity bestseller I read just before. This is because she doesn't succumb to the temptation of so many to turn her memoir into a self-help guide - it is simply her story and well written, no padding.

The promise of self-help might sell more books - so I want to do my bit to publicise this one instead!

[Yesletsgo Administrator Graduate10]

There's something very satisfying when you read about someone doing a task that feels like it's so far beyond your comfort zone that it's hard to comprehend. I just read 'Failure is an option' on Oldfloss 's recommendation, another ultrarunning related book (also highly recommended). I'm going to get Jen's book next, sounds great.

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate10]

This sounds brilliant-I’m going to treat myself to a copy!

[Sandraj39 Graduate10]

Oh, I love a good running book! Thank you for the recommendation!📖

I read the Susie Chan book ‘ Trails and tribulations…’ recently and it is definitely one to inspire…! Honestly, the woman is clearly cut from a different cloth!💪