This daring volume combines the best of writing on running with the
appeal of the best literary writing, essays that take in the sights and
sounds and smells of real life, of real risk, of real pain and of real
elation. Emphasizing female voices, this collection of eleven personal
essays set in different countries around the world offers a deep but
accessible look at the power of running in our lives to make us feel
more and to see ourselves in a new light.
From acclaimed novelist Emily Mitchell and Portland attorney Anne
Milligan to author Vanessa Runs and ESPN reporter Bonnie Ford,
a diverse lineup of writers captures a variety of perspectives on
running at night. These are stories that can inspire people of all ages
and backgrounds to take on a thrilling new challenge. The contributors
all have distinct tales to tell, but each brings a freshness and depth
to their experiences that make Night Running a necessary part of every
runner's library - and a valuable addition to the reading lists of all
thoughtful readers.