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In 1982- having sold his jazz bar to devote himself to writing- Murakami began running to keep fit. A year later- hed completed a solo course from Athens to Marathon- and now- after dozens of such races- he reflects upon the influence the sport has had on his life and on his writing. Equal parts travelogue- training log- and reminiscence- this revealing memoir covers his four-month preparation for the 2005 New York City Marathon and settings ranging from Tokyos Jingu Gaien gardens- where he once shared the course with an Olympian- to the Charles River in Boston.By turns funny and sobering- playful and philosophical- this is a must-read for fans of this masterful yet private writer as well as for the exploding population of athletes who find similar satisfaction in distance running....