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danchibnall's review against another edition
5.0
You can never go wrong with a Matthew Inman book. This guy is always funny.
doblyatmos's review against another edition
4.0
Matt Inman thinks exactly the same I do about running, was nodding along throughout. I've definitely had similar epiphanies but wouldn't be able to express it so eloquently or amusingly.
Anyone tempted to start should read this book - like him, I run to eat. I love consuming food that's bad for me, I don't want to look like a beached whale. Hence I go outside and run for an hour or so every couple of days. It works. If your new year resolution was to get started or to lose a few pounds, pick this up - quietly inspiring whilst never being out of reach. If I can run a marathon you can too.
Anyone tempted to start should read this book - like him, I run to eat. I love consuming food that's bad for me, I don't want to look like a beached whale. Hence I go outside and run for an hour or so every couple of days. It works. If your new year resolution was to get started or to lose a few pounds, pick this up - quietly inspiring whilst never being out of reach. If I can run a marathon you can too.
pianorunner421's review against another edition
4.0
Short, ready, entertaining read that leaves more time for running! Lots of quotable pages and inspiration. All runners or those wishing they were runners Aptos read this book
mckinseyf's review against another edition
2.0
Enjoyed the narrative and some of the jokes, but really not a fan of Inman's art style.
sleightoffeet's review against another edition
4.0
When someone recommended this book to me, I wasn't aware that it was a graphic novel. I mean, I'm not against them, it just wasn't what I was expecting. Then I read it and it was wonderful! If you are a runner (anyone who runs, not a pro), you will love this book. It's laugh out loud funny and totally relatable.
ablotial's review against another edition
5.0
Perfect. Absolutely perfect. If you asked me the best part of this book... it's all of it.
When "The Oatmeal" published the first part of this book (about the Blerch) on the website, I loved it. We we just starting out on the path to becoming runners at the time and a lot of the emotions I was feeling were captured perfectly there.
My husband pre-ordered this book months ago, so it arrived on our doorstep the day it came out. And we both rushed through it. So much truth in here.
When "The Oatmeal" published the first part of this book (about the Blerch) on the website, I loved it. We we just starting out on the path to becoming runners at the time and a lot of the emotions I was feeling were captured perfectly there.
My husband pre-ordered this book months ago, so it arrived on our doorstep the day it came out. And we both rushed through it. So much truth in here.
kimdanya's review against another edition
4.0
I didn't know going into this book would be filled with awesome pictures and comics. It's pretty hilarious and accurate. Fast, easy read.
sallysimo's review against another edition
4.0
This somehow made me sad. I do not really know why. Maybe it is because Inman seems to run for completely different reasons than I do.
However, it also made me laugh. And as I read this book this morning and still have to think about it, it is definitely a good book for everybody who likes to run. And for all fans of The Oatmeal of course.
However, it also made me laugh. And as I read this book this morning and still have to think about it, it is definitely a good book for everybody who likes to run. And for all fans of The Oatmeal of course.
brittnoel's review against another edition
5.0
“I punish my body outdoors to atone for my atrocities indoors.”
Story of my life.
Ok, so this book had me bent over laughing like a crazy person in a padded room. No joke. I run simply because of all the horrible things I put into my body. I admit that without any shame or embarrassment.
Are you one of those people that only eat the frosting off of the cake or cupcake? If so, are you one of those that will judge others for taking a spoon to the frosting container simply to cut down the steps?
I am one to walk around the house on my day off and enjoy a big ‘ole spoonful of frosting. Then I usually end up running around cleaning or something from the intense sugar intake.
This book is awesome. Plain and simple.. Keep these books coming!!
Story of my life.
Ok, so this book had me bent over laughing like a crazy person in a padded room. No joke. I run simply because of all the horrible things I put into my body. I admit that without any shame or embarrassment.
Are you one of those people that only eat the frosting off of the cake or cupcake? If so, are you one of those that will judge others for taking a spoon to the frosting container simply to cut down the steps?
I am one to walk around the house on my day off and enjoy a big ‘ole spoonful of frosting. Then I usually end up running around cleaning or something from the intense sugar intake.
This book is awesome. Plain and simple.. Keep these books coming!!