New Feature!: Sadie-runs recommends...

[Sadie-runs]

...The Pants of Perspective by Anna McNuff.

I love reading, so when I got into running, the next natural step was to read as many running books as I could get my hands on! I have read some instructional books, but mostly delve into memoirs. I find it keeps me motivated me and inspires me. I have lots of good ones to recommend, so will add some more each Friday, along with other recommendations!

I loved The Pants of Perspective SO MUCH. It is Anna McNuff's story of how she ran the length of New Zealand. It took her 148 days, and she ran an average of 52km per day. All that with no support and carrying all her own supplies. It is an awe-inspiring, and at times, very funny read. Now, this is not something that I aspire to do! But, it was so well written, and such an uplifting read, I think anyone, whatever your aspirations, would enjoy this book. Anna is a truly adventurous woman (she also ran the equivalent of 90 marathons, back to back, barefoot across Britain!)

For me, every run, however short, is an adventure! Happy running, everyone.

Sadie-runs x

[Joster Graduate]

Great recommendation, I've not read it but have heard a number of interviews with her on various podcasts and can only imagine her book is a great read! It's the whole bare foot thing, I am physically wincing when I hear her talk about it! Amazing lady.

[Sadie-runs Graduate in reply to Joster]

It is a great read, and so well written too! x

[Joster Graduate in reply to Sadie-runs]

I’ve downloaded it from Audible!! Gets fantastic reviews!

[Sadie-runs Graduate in reply to Joster]

Enjoy. 😁

[Hidden]

Sadie, random-ish question is written for ladies ornis it readable by us running blokes equally? 🙃

[Sadie-runs Graduate in reply to Hidden]

😁 The book will be of interest to anyone who loves running and adventure, regardless of gender. The language in it is quite straightforward, so I think men will be able to cope. 😂😂 (Sorry, couldn’t resist...!)

[Hidden in reply to Sadie-runs]

Phew and thanks those big words are so befuddling and confusing 😋

[Sadie-runs Graduate in reply to Hidden]

😂😁👍

[Sadiemac]

An amazing woman, saw her speak at the running show last month.

[Sadie-runs Graduate in reply to Sadiemac]

Yes, she is quite unique, isn’t she?! You were very lucky to get to hear her speak. I wish I was as brave and bold as she! x

[Sadiemac in reply to Sadie-runs]

Yes and Nicky Spinks too! Was a good day x

[Sadie-runs Graduate in reply to Sadiemac]

Oh wow! x

[misswobble Graduate in reply to Sadiemac]

Nicky Spinks! My heroine 😃

[Stephen_UK Graduate]

Hi Sadie. Hope you’re well. Great new feature, and I will seek this one out as I love these sorts of books.

Looking forward to more “Sadie Reads”.

[Sadie-runs Graduate in reply to Stephen_UK]

I am doing great thanks, Stephen! Was out for a bit with a dicky back, but all well now and out and about running like a mad fool again. 😁 How are you, dear?

I hope you like the book, if you decide to read it. I couldn’t put it down. More recommendations to come...some books, with a few random other things thrown in!

[Stephen_UK Graduate in reply to Sadie-runs]

Ouch. Sorry to hear about the back trouble and hope you are fully recovered. I am OK, thanks: still training for a HM that will most likely be cancelled!

[Sadie-runs Graduate in reply to Stephen_UK]

Completely recovered, business as usual, thanks Stephen! Your HM is soon, right? Let’s hope this nasty virus subsided soon. 🤞

[Sadie-runs Graduate in reply to Stephen_UK]

Completely recovered, business as usual, thanks Stephen! Your HM is soon, right? Let’s hope this nasty virus subsided soon. 🤞

[Stephen_UK Graduate in reply to Sadie-runs]

Yes. End of the month, all being well!

[Sadie-runs Graduate in reply to Stephen_UK]

Good luck and enjoy! 👍

[Granspeed Graduate]

Sounds like a good read, and definitely a great new feature. 😄👏🏼 Will they be pinned posts so we can find them again easily?

[Sadie-runs Graduate in reply to Granspeed]

Aw, thanks Granspeed. Not sure they are important enough to get pinned, but if you “follow” me, you should get email notification every time I pop a new one up. x

[misswobble Graduate]

It’s very good. She’s dead intrepid She’s recently been running long distance without shoes 🤷‍♀️😬.

In the flesh, she’s nothing like I’d imagined from the book 🙂

[Sadie-runs Graduate in reply to misswobble]

Oh you’ve read and enjoyed it missw! 👍 Intrepid with a dash of foolhardy, but I like her style. 😁 I follow her on Instagram, and although not a big fan of tattoos personally, just seen that she’s just had the most beautiful tattoo of autumn leaves on her back. It’s stunning.

[David_G]

Thanks Sadie-runs I’ll look out for this one!🙂👍

[Sadie-runs Graduate in reply to David_G]

It’s unputdownable, David!

[dijep Graduate]

Thanks for the recommendation it sounds really interesting, I'm always on the look out for new books to try x

[Sadie-runs Graduate in reply to dijep]

You are very welcome. I have a few more under my hat that I will share over the next few weeks 😊. x

[Wenderwoo Graduate]

Thanks, this is interesting. I bought a few issues of Runners World, but have now progressed to looking at books, and bought “Your Pace or Mine” by Lisa Jackson earlier this week from Amazon. Looking forward to seeing more recommendations 👍😁

[Sadie-runs Graduate in reply to Wenderwoo]

Oh, I really liked Lisa Jackson’s book too. She now has a column in Runners World. 👍

[Fishypieface Graduate]

Just the title is enough to make me want to read it!! xx

[Sadie-runs Graduate in reply to Fishypieface]

😂😂😂 xx

[lexi6 Graduate]

Oh! Sadie thank you this is such a great idea. I’ve given up on trying to find running books over here and console myself with listening to podcasts instead, one of which is Dirt Church Radio, interviewing interesting runners, which is brilliant, but there’s nothing like a real book. Going to order that one online. 👍

[Sadie-runs Graduate]

oh that sounds interesting lexi6 ! Pants of Perspective is easily available online; hope you enjoy it, it is a rip-roaring tale of adventure!

[lexi6 Graduate in reply to Sadie-runs]

Well worth a listen Sadie, so many amazing stories and people.

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate]

Ooo, thank you for the recommend Sadie-runs ...I’m going to order it right away!!! I’ve got a book called ‘Your pace or mine’ by Lisa Jackson...that’s a good read too xx

[Sadie-runs Graduate in reply to Mummycav]

Oh yes, that’s a good one too! 👍 xxx

[Elfe5 Graduate]

Thanks for a great recommendation. 😄 Mr E & I are hoping to visit NZ next year, so very timely. 😄

[Sadie-runs Graduate in reply to Elfe5]

Oooh, then you must read it, Elfe dear! It sounds beautiful; I’d love to go. x