About this Book

Running is not just a physical activity - it is also a reflective endeavor. With the wind at your back and ribbons of roadway in front of you, there is ample time to think about life 's big questions.This first-of-its kind volume brings together some of today 's leading philosophers to address such questions as:What is the relationship between success in running and success in life?What can we learn from pain?Is running a religion?How does running fit into the pursuit of a meaningful life?What is the connection between running, friendship, and happiness?The combination of running and philosophy can help us achieve a goal we all share, reflected in the words of eminent Enlightenment philosopher John Locke: A sound mind in a sound body, is a short, but full description of a happy state in this world.