Racing the Clock: Running Across a Lifetime

ISBN-13: 9780062973283 / Angielski / Miękka / 2022 / 224 str.

Bernd Heinrich

Recenzje

"Passionate meditations on the pleasures and pains of a lifetime of running, with greatest appeal to fellow runners." - Kirkus Reviews

"Heinrich delivers a powerful reflection on his decades of competitive running that's nicely colored by an exploration of the effects of aging on the human body. . . . Heinrich's keen observations and unique story will keep readers hooked." - Publishers Weekly

"[A] tender memoir...An appealing account of a life spent observing and enjoying nature and frequently running within it." - Booklist

"Heinrich effortlessly melds his love of running with his love of observing the natural world...Through Heinrich's expansive observations, readers will also find a candid account of aging gracefully and of finding community through solitary activities...Biologist and ultrarunner Bernd Heinrich inspires readers and runners of all ages as he explores the effects of time on the human body and attempts to set new running records while aging" - Shelf Awareness

O autorze

BERND HEINRICH is an acclaimed scientist and the author of numerous books, including the best-selling Winter World, Mind of the Raven, Why We Run, The Homing Instinct, and One Wild Bird at a Time. Among Heinrich's many honors is the 2013 PEN New England Award in nonfiction for Life Everlasting. He resides in Maine.