Adharanand Finn is a journalist at The Guardian and a freelance writer, contributing regular features for The Guardian, The Independent, and Runner’s World (U.K.).
Advance praise for Running with the Kenyans
“Completely satisfying, as well-paced and exhilarating as a good
run.”—The Boston Globe
“Not everyone gets to heaven in their lifetime. Adharanand Finn
tried to run there, and succeeded. Running with the Kenyans is a
great read.”—Bernd Heinrich, author of Why We Run
“Part scientific study, travel memoir, and tale of self-discovery,
Finn’s journey makes for a smart and entertaining read.”—Publishers
Weekly
“A hymn to the spirit, to the heartbreaking beauty of tenacity, to
the joy of movement.”—The Plain Dealer
“Equal parts cultural examination, cult-of-running treatise, and
poignant memoir, Running with the Kenyans thrives on a variety of
levels. Like the skilled distance runner he is, Finn paces this
book marvelously and then saves the best for the final kick. This
book packs all the pleasure and satisfaction—and none of the
ancillary pain—of a long training run.”—L. Jon Wertheim, senior
editor, Sports Illustrated, and co-author of the New York Times
bestseller Scorecasting
“Not everyone gets to heaven in their lifetime. Finn tried to run
there, and succeeded. Running with the Kenyans is a great
read.”—Bernd Heinrich, author of Why We Run
“If you want to know the secrets of Kenyan runners, and have a
rollicking adventure along the way, join Finn in his fascinating
tale of what it is to go stride for stride with the fastest people
on Earth.”—Neal Bascomb, author of The Perfect Mile
“An extremely good book . . . If Born to Run taught us what to wear
(or not to wear) when running, Finn’s fascinating Running with the
Kenyans teaches us how to run. . . . In the tradition of the best
sports writing, Finn embedded himself fully in his subject and
reveals, for the first time, just how close we are to the holy
grail of the sub-two-hour marathon.”—Robin Harvie, author of The
Lure of Long Distances
“A beautiful and inspiring must-have for every runner, Running with
the Kenyans is far more than an inspirational story, but a guide
toward running, humility, and life, from the amazing people of
Kenya.”—Michael Sandler, author of Barefoot Running
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