tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post9019446199588009680..comments2024-03-26T18:32:50.307-05:00Comments on Taking the Long Way Home: Book Review: A Runner's High by Dean KarnazesWendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-81880201090062997772021-03-18T15:41:33.576-05:002021-03-18T15:41:33.576-05:00I am flattered that you commented! I'd love to...I am flattered that you commented! I'd love to run with you some day!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-91337763629623414882021-03-18T15:40:36.237-05:002021-03-18T15:40:36.237-05:00I am flattered and humbled by this gracious review...I am flattered and humbled by this gracious review. Thank you ever so much. I'm glad that you enjoyed my book and I hope one day we can share some footsteps together.Dean Karnazeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01001688603597408768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-23917170251726171122021-03-14T09:17:31.342-05:002021-03-14T09:17:31.342-05:00I agree! I can't imagine running 100 miles, lo...I agree! I can't imagine running 100 miles, lol!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-29176171202957692592021-03-13T20:00:08.056-06:002021-03-13T20:00:08.056-06:00This sounds like an interesting read! I haven'...This sounds like an interesting read! I haven't read any of his works but I love reading about ultramarathoners - it's so inspiring!Janelle @ Run With No Regretshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06580318957595973119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-29402676998514771162021-03-13T13:08:49.840-06:002021-03-13T13:08:49.840-06:00I guess I do see myself as 'a runner', so ...I guess I do see myself as 'a runner', so I found a lot of what he said really relatable!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-58448348247998744192021-03-13T13:08:13.236-06:002021-03-13T13:08:13.236-06:00That's so reassuring, isn't it?That's so reassuring, isn't it?Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-61631453716795268832021-03-13T08:53:30.658-06:002021-03-13T08:53:30.658-06:00I have read at least one of his books; I don't...I have read at least one of his books; I don't remember which one though!<br /><br />For me, personally though, my identity is not quite so wrapped up in running. But then I'm never going to win any races. I know that I enjoyed the book that I read, but I guess I'm lucky, in a sense, that there are so many other things that I love to do.<br /><br />Not that I plan to stop running. I still enjoy the challenge -- most days!Judy @ Chocolaterunsjudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096124660145481881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-12593041134497268312021-03-13T08:52:32.752-06:002021-03-13T08:52:32.752-06:00This does sound like a good one and I love that he...This does sound like a good one and I love that he shares his battles and that they chime with us!LyzzyBeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16398604923871095647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-46999010167843008922021-03-13T06:45:29.911-06:002021-03-13T06:45:29.911-06:00I think the release date is a little later in Euro...I think the release date is a little later in Europe--July?Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-75061180404851315162021-03-13T06:43:12.755-06:002021-03-13T06:43:12.755-06:00I like to mix it up--especially with running books...I like to mix it up--especially with running books! Dean's books are a great place to start.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-40043790095639856362021-03-13T06:38:21.811-06:002021-03-13T06:38:21.811-06:00Let me know what you think!Let me know what you think!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-67627986340980218022021-03-13T02:53:29.723-06:002021-03-13T02:53:29.723-06:00oh wow. I absolutely love Dean Karnazes. I would...oh wow. I absolutely love Dean Karnazes. I would 100% love to read this book!Renée - @runlaugheatpiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06932765269385923645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-11150551227432597672021-03-12T19:46:41.919-06:002021-03-12T19:46:41.919-06:00I don't read a lot of nonfiction, so I haven&#...I don't read a lot of nonfiction, so I haven't read his books. Maybe I should start for some extra motivation. It sounds pretty incredible.Runs With Pugshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03171128110788554302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-24350482327995304952021-03-12T19:12:28.344-06:002021-03-12T19:12:28.344-06:00Gosh, I am trying to remember if I've met him ...Gosh, I am trying to remember if I've met him before. I want to say I did but now really cannot remember. I am going to add this book to my list of books to read. Thanks for the recommendation!Zenaida Arroyohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18137949290555784656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-30549233588793180102021-03-12T17:37:47.011-06:002021-03-12T17:37:47.011-06:00He's just such a great guy!He's just such a great guy!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-9022779695130086612021-03-12T17:37:09.476-06:002021-03-12T17:37:09.476-06:00The thing I like about Dean's books is that no...The thing I like about Dean's books is that no matter what distance you run, he's so relatable!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-23117078194674965912021-03-12T17:36:34.721-06:002021-03-12T17:36:34.721-06:00I felt the same when I read that quote about relev...I felt the same when I read that quote about relevancy. I've been 'feeling my age' lately. That made me feel SO much better!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-14148261623772920822021-03-12T17:35:57.903-06:002021-03-12T17:35:57.903-06:00Idk--does she like to read? His books go down easy...Idk--does she like to read? His books go down easy...Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-55094206970037025732021-03-12T17:32:48.090-06:002021-03-12T17:32:48.090-06:00It was a great read!It was a great read!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-23122565478613562642021-03-12T17:30:05.209-06:002021-03-12T17:30:05.209-06:00His books are really entertaining!His books are really entertaining!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-8189935281786684352021-03-12T17:29:37.851-06:002021-03-12T17:29:37.851-06:00I really enjoyed it!I really enjoyed it!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-12886447102431591532021-03-12T13:19:18.764-06:002021-03-12T13:19:18.764-06:00Such a legend, and a real person...just like us ;-...Such a legend, and a real person...just like us ;-) Sounds like a great read!Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-56457580334134528112021-03-12T12:35:08.400-06:002021-03-12T12:35:08.400-06:00This sounds like a great book! It sounds pretty re...This sounds like a great book! It sounds pretty relatable, even though I don't run trails and have never done and ultra. I think its scary for many of us to think about what our lives would be like without running.Lisa @ Mile by Milehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12739298325369206085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-24738438627798202082021-03-12T09:58:59.262-06:002021-03-12T09:58:59.262-06:00Thank you, Wendy! I always love your book reviews!...Thank you, Wendy! I always love your book reviews! <br />I have read his book “Ultramarathon Man” several times because he describes long-distance running so well. It's comforting to know that he has the same battles as an ageing runner. <br />I really need to get his new book! Catrinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05813581612058054899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-76555504021813071872021-03-12T08:31:26.194-06:002021-03-12T08:31:26.194-06:00My sister has actually met Dean so I wonder if she...My sister has actually met Dean so I wonder if she would like this book? Thanks for sharing! -MFairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.com