Running Outside the Comfort Zone

An Explorer's Guide to the Edges of Running

By: Susan Lacke

Narrated by: Cris Dukehart

Running offers much more than road racing! 

After a decade of writing about running, sports columnist Susan Lacke found herself in a serious running rut. The runners around her seemed to be thriving, setting goals, and having fun, but her own interest in running was lackluster. 

Seeking to reengage with the sport she once loved, Lacke spent a year exploring running in its many shapes and forms, taking on running challenges that scared her, pushed her, and downright embarrassed her. From races with giant cheese wheels to a regional wife-carrying competition, a naked 5K to climbing the dark stairwells of the Empire State Building, Lacke's brave forays and misadventures are chronicled in wondrous and funny stories. 

Running Outside the Comfort Zone uncovers the brash, bold, and very human sides of running, and along the way Susan rekindles her own crush on America's favorite all-comers sport.

©2019 Susan Lacke (P)2019 Tantor

Honest Inspiration

A witty and honest look at what it is to be (or want to be) a runner.

Excellent book

I wasn’t feeling it at first, but, a few chapters in and I was hooked!

Good ending....

A lot of struggles, but a good ending. I like how the author thinks and is very real about the subject.

better than expected

narrator was amazing, got into character for each story, enjoy every part of this book.

Light & relateable

Enjoyed this book immensely. The author was funny and gave some great advice. I never knew there was so many “off beat” races. It was fun to hear of the author’s experiences with them. Definitely worth reading.