The Way of the Runner - conversations on running with Adharanand Finn

Mar 05 2025 43 ep. 65 mins 517
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Award-winning author Adharanand Finn talks to runners of every kind about the joy and experience of running. Adharanand is the author of three award-winning books, Running with the Kenyans (2012), The Way of the Runner (2014), and the Rise of the Ultra Runners (2019). Follow The Way of the Runner podcast on Instagram at instagram.com/thewayoftherunner The podcast is also supported by Adharanand’s Patreon page, which is full of original material exclusive to signed-up patrons. To become a patron, visit patreon.com/adharanandfinn

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