Running and Philosophy: A Marathon for the Mind

Running is not just a physical activity -- it is also a reflective endeavor. With the wind at your back and ribbons of roadway in front of you, there is ample time to think about life's big questions. This first-of-its kind volume brings together some of today's leading philosophers to address such questions as: What is the relationship between success in running and success in life? What can we learn from pain? Is running a religion? How does running fit into the pursuit of a meaningful life? What is the connection between running, friendship, and happiness? The combination of running and philosophy can help us achieve a goal we all share, reflected in the words of eminent Enlightenment philosopher John Locke: "A sound mind in a sound body, is a short, but full description of a happy state in this world."Austin, Michael W. is the author of 'Running and Philosophy: A Marathon for the Mind' with ISBN 9781405167970 and ISBN 1405167971.