Night Running ― A Book of Essays About Breaking Through

The current running boom has led to growing interest in running books. This daring volume combines the best of writing on running with the appeal of the best kind of literary writing, essays that take in a healthy dose of the outdoors, the sights and sounds and smells of real life, of real risk, of real pain and of real elation. Emphasizing female voices to reflect the preponderance of women among runners, this collection of personal essays set in different countries around the world offers a deep but accessible look at the power of running in our lives. From acclaimed novelist Emily Mitchell to ESPN reporter Bonnie Ford to UC Santa Cruz student Kelsey Eiland, a diverse lineup of writers captures a variety of perspectives on running at night. These are stories that can inspire people of all ages and backgrounds to take on a thrilling new challenge. The contributors all have distinct tales to tell, but each brings a freshness and depth to their experiences that makeNight Running a necessary part of every runner’s library - and a valuable addition to the reading lists of all thoughtful readers.

Pete Danko is a writer and editor, focusing primarily on renewable energy.Kelsey Eiland is a student at the University of California at Santa Cruz. Bonnie Ford is a senior writer for ESPN.com. Steve Kettmann is the author of several books, including the April 2015 Grove Atlantic releaseBaseball Maverick. Anne Milligan is an attorney.
Emily Mitchell is a novelist and assistant professor. Vanessa Runs is a writer and runner.Dahlia Scheindlin is an international public opinion analyst. T.J. Quinn is an investigative reporter for ESPN and fill-in host for Outside the Lines.