Out of Thin Air

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Through reading this book you will come to understand that the heart and soul of running are to be found in Ethiopia. I welcome everyone to experience the Ethiopian love of running, and to come and have the same life altering experience that Michael had. Running is life! Full of wonderful insights and lessons from a world where the ability to run is viewed as something almost mysterious and magical. A deep dive into the rich and complex culture that produces some of the best runners the world has ever seen. Inspiring ... [Crawley’s] writing is evocative and easily paced, and, like the athletes, flits between seriousness and humour. The sounds, smells and sights of Ethiopia feel almost within reach, while the scholarly references are just enough to enhance our understanding without slowing down the narrative ... Out of Thin Air peels back the layers of one of the world’s most extraordinary and unexplored sporting cultures, and reveals a powerful simplicity at its core. Excellent … Could transform your running forever. Many of Crawley’s insights into Ethiopian running can help runners anywhere. A cut above the rest … packed with insight. An evocative and clear-eyed portrait of Ethiopian running. A fascinating account of the 15 months [Crawley] spent in Ethiopia ... This big-hearted tale will resonate with readers regardless of whether they’ve ever laced up a pair of running shoes. A brilliant book. You don’t have to be a runner to enjoy this book. If you’ve ever marvelled at the ability of East African runners in marathon events, you’ll be interested in this. Expand reviews