The Perfect Medicine
How Running Makes Us Healthier and Happier

Many thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the chance to read this book ahead of publication. I confess this book disappointed me. While obviously very well researched I found there was too much "why cavemen ran" followed up with the author waxing eloquent about his own running experiences. Noth......more

Interesting facts, but read more like a draft than a finished work. I love running, and I know lots of other people who do as well, but I also know lots of people who hate running, and I don't think the "everyone should run" philosophy is correct. The author definitely came off as self centered in p......more

I started this book during the first month of training for my first marathon. The very current science was informative and helpful, and the anecdotes and personal narratives added the perfect motivational touch. Good book.......more