Murakami - "What I Talk About When I Talk About Running"

Murakami's autobiographical account of how long distance running has affected his writing is a must read for aspiring writers and runners alike. He details the transparent parallels between the two: patience, focus, mental fortitude, discipline.

He also describes the melancholy of diminishing physical ability as aging takes hold on our bodies. It's a fight we will inevitably lose but must wage to better ourselves. He does all of this with the same verve he displays in his novels.

A quick read and well worth it. I highly recommend Murakami's latest.