What do I talk about when I talk about running? This book was written by Haruki Murakami, a famous Japanese writer. This book is the first one written by Haruki Murakami. It is almost never to write about yourself from the front around such a theme. For a quarter of a century, I have been running nonstop every day, and all kinds of ideas have surged from my heart ... from Kauai, Hawaii to Cambridge, Massachusetts, from participating in the triathlon in Murakami, Japan to stepping on the marathon in ancient Greece, he has been running. Judging from the work itself, he is really a sincere person. The subtle, existential and fleeting thoughts that came into being during running were all captured by him and unequivocally written on paper. There is a philosophy of life in it (although it seems a little late for him to feel so sorry at that age, most of the readers in the village are young people, which probably reflects that he may actually be a late bloomer). There is also humor and wit. This book is the best Haruki Murakami I have read recently, both from the content of the work itself and from the skill of Haruki Murakami's new translator. I remember a passage saying that it took a lot of effort to finish the race. Murakami said that the only idea at that time was to finally stop running-this joy was so simple and mixed with a little self-mockery. For example, at first, he said that he lost three pounds because of running. Imagine what it would be like if a person carried three pounds of meat. For example, he said that the most useful thing he learned at school was that he knew he could learn nothing at school. When he was running a marathon in Athens, he actually counted the cats and dogs who died in traffic accidents along the way. When he was too tired, the editor cheered him on in the accompanying car. He said the idea was that it would be much easier for you to talk. Ha, this is very real, very real. He frankly admits that all artistic creation is unhealthy. Although we all know this, we know that Haruki Murakami is also like this, just like looking for a partner. Even Haruki Murakami feels this way. He said that he interviewed a famous long-distance runner and asked him if he would be upset and unwilling to run. The athlete said, why do you ask such a stupid question? Of course, there must be some mistakes. Haruki Murakami was very happy and thought, although I know everyone feels this way, I still hope to hear it from the athletes. Between the lines of the book, Haruki Murakami has always insisted on his own character, which is probably why he will open a bar after graduating from college and then write novels simply according to his own temperament. When practicing muscles, to what extent, not too much and not too relaxed, how to get along with your body. Actually contains the simplest philosophy of life. I think everyone who has stretched and warmed up and run a long-distance race will have a deep understanding. What is more commendable is that he also discusses whether there is a contradiction between his impression of "unhealthy life" as a writer and his "healthy life" obtained through running. It's really good to be suspicious after reading it. Most of the words are short and rhythmic, and the language is plain, simple and interesting. This is the true face of Haruki Murakami. Lin's version is always too feminine, with many long sentences and flowery words. Although they don't know Japanese, the two translators in the English version both translate in simple English. The English version emphasizes Haruki Murakami's eccentric imagination rather than elaborate words.