Running with the Pack: Thoughts From the Road on Meaning and Mortality (Paperback)

Life-affirming... gets straight to the heart of why running is has such an important place in our lives... perfectly captures the essence of what happens when we lace up a pair of trainers and close the door behind us... Outstanding Rowlands is a lovely writer, funny and moving... If you're of an optimistic bent, hopeful that life will offer up moments of wonder and delight, then Rowlands is your kind - my kind - of philosopher Rowlands's book is an inquiry into contemporary understanding of "what is important or valuable in life"... Enjoyable Engrossing A joyful reverie on running, its pain and purity... Witty, wry and thought-provoking A real treat. It's a serious philosophical examination of why we run and the value of it A powerful read, which weaves in ponderings on everything from ageing to the meaning of life. I defy anyone to read this and not be inspired to lace up their trainers Rowland's argues that running returns us to something we have lost as humans in our pursuit of goals, material or otherwise Recommended Exercise energises your thoughts, and reading this book is a bit like thinking while you run