This is a book that makes running 60 miles sound fun. It's that ripping of a good read. Now, I'm biased, of course, since I love to run. But you won't catch me running over 10 miles, let alone 26, let alone 100. But after reading this book, I'm eager to just get out there again, feel the air in my lungs, get in tune with my primal begettings.

In addition to having all the elements of a gripping sports thriller, there's also some interesting scientific knowledge presented here. I've known about barefoot running for some time, but I definitely did not know the research that correlates advancement in running shoe technology with injuries. Nor was I aware of the evolution of the running man. All I've ever known is that when I run the right way, I feel damn good. Now there's a book that gives me some reasons for why it feels so damn good. And some reasons for trusting the instinct in me that says screw all the fancy expensive toys and just use my feet.

It's well-written, well-researched, and it makes you want to run. What more could you ask for?