Out of Thin Air: Running Wisdom and Magic from Above the Clouds in Ethiopia: Winner of the Margaret Mead Award 2022
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Book Synopsis: LONGLISTED FOR THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD 2021
LONGLISTED FOR THE RSL ONDAATJE PRIZE 2021
“Inspiring” - The Guardian
“Excellent” - Runner’s World
Fascinating - Publishers Weekly
“Brilliant” - Ed Vaizey
“Through reading this book you will come to understand that the heart and soul of running are to be found in Ethiopia.” - Haile Gebrselassie
“Engaging, warm and humane… A delight” - TLS
Full of wonderful insights and lessons from a world where the ability to run is viewed as something almost mysterious and magical. - Adharanand Finn, author of Running with the Kenyans
“Ethiopia is a place where I have been told that energy is controlled by angels and demons and where witchdoctors can help you to acquire another runner's power. It is a place where an anonymous runner in the forest told me, miming an imaginary scoreboard and with a completely straight face, that he had dreamt that he would run 10km in 25 minutes. It is a place where they tell me that the air at Mount Entoto will transform me into a 2.08 marathon runner. It is a place, in short, of wisdom and magic, where dreaming is still very much alive.”
Why does it make sense to Ethiopian runners to get up at 3am to run up and down a hill? Who would choose to train on almost impossibly steep and rocky terrain, in hyena territory? And how come Ethiopian men hold six of the top ten fastest marathon times ever? Michael Crawley spent fifteen months in Ethiopia training alongside (and sometimes a fair way behind) runners at all levels of the sport, from night watchmen hoping to change their lives to world-class marathon runners, in order to answer these questions. Follow him into the forest as he attempts to keep up and get to the heart of their success.
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Are you ready to unlock the secrets of running wisdom and magic? Introducing "Out of Thin Air: Running Wisdom and Magic from Above the Clouds in Ethiopia," a captivating book that will take you on a journey like no other. Winner of the prestigious Margaret Mead Award 2022 and longlisted for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award, this book is a must-read for anyone passionate about running and seeking inspiration.
Step into the enchanting world of Ethiopian runners, where energy is believed to be controlled by angels and demons, and witchdoctors can help you acquire another runner's power. Discover the mystical allure of a place where dreams become reality, and where the impossible becomes possible. From forest trails to rocky terrains, this book will immerse you in a realm of wisdom and magic that you've never experienced before.
Experience the thrill of training alongside Ethiopian runners, from aspiring athletes hoping to change their lives to world-class marathon runners. Author Michael Crawley spent fifteen months in Ethiopia, observing and learning from runners at every level of the sport. Now, he shares their incredible stories and offers a deep understanding of their success.
What makes Ethiopian runners so exceptional? Why do they choose to train on treacherous hills and in hyena territory? And how have they achieved six out of the top ten fastest marathon times ever recorded? Find the answers to these burning questions and gain valuable insights that will transform your own running performance.
Are you ready to be captivated by a book that combines adventure, inspiration, and pure magic? Join us on this extraordinary journey by getting your hands on a copy of "Out of Thin Air: Running Wisdom and Magic from Above the Clouds in Ethiopia" today. Don't miss out on the opportunity to uncover the secrets that will take your running to new heights!
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