Running with the Pack

"Life-affirming... gets straight to the heart of why running is has such an important place in our lives... perfectly captures the essence of what happens when we lace up a pair of trainers and close the door behind us... Outstanding -- Robin Harvie, author of Why We Run Rowlands is a lovely writer, funny and moving... If you're of an optimistic bent, hopeful that life will offer up moments of wonder and delight, then Rowlands is your kind - my kind - of philosopher -- Miranda Sawyer * Observer * Rowlands's book is an inquiry into contemporary understanding of ""what is important or valuable in life""... Enjoyable -- James Vincent * Financial Times * Engrossing -- Ben East * Metro * A joyful reverie on running, its pain and purity... Witty, wry and thought-provoking -- Patrick Neale * Bookseller * A real treat. It's a serious philosophical examination of why we run and the value of it -- Paul Tonkinson * Runner’s World * A powerful read, which weaves in ponderings on everything from ageing to the meaning of life. I defy anyone to read this and not be inspired to lace up their trainers * Top Santé * Rowland's argues that running returns us to something we have lost as humans in our pursuit of goals, material or otherwise * Independent * Recommended -- Paul McGurk * Norwich Evening News * Exercise energises your thoughts, and reading this book is a bit like thinking while you run -- William Leith * Evening Standard *"