Adharanand Finn is a British author, journalist and podcaster.[1][2]
Adharanand Finn | |
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 Finn in 2022 | |
| Born | 1974 (age 49–50) London, U.K. |
| Nationality | British |
| Notable works | Running with the Kenyans |
| Website | |
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Finn's first book Running with the Kenyans: Discovering the secrets of the fastest people on earth was published in 2012.[3][4][5] He moved with his family to Iten, Kenya to investigate what made Kenyan athletes so fast. Running with the Kenyans was named the Sunday Times Sports Book of the Year, and was shortlisted for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year, whilst Finn won Best New Writer at the Sports Book Awards.[6][7]
In his second book The Way of the Runner: A journey into the obsessive world of Japanese running, Finn moved to Japan to discover more about the running culture there and ekiden.[8][9][10][11] His third book The Rise of the Ultra Runners: A journey to the edge of human endurance, about ultra running, was again shortlisted for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year.[12][13]
In 2024, Finn ran 1,400 miles (2,300 km) around Ireland over ten weeks, which will form the basis of his next book.[14][15]
Finn regularly writes for The Guardian.[16] He also hosts a podcast The Way of the Runner: Conversations on Running with Adharanand Finn, in which he has interviewed an eclectic mix of runners including marathon world record holder Eliud Kipchoge, punk rocker Boff Whalley and snooker world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan.[17] Running with the Kenyans was O'Sullivan's book choice when he appeared on Desert Island Discs.[18]
Personal life
editFinn was born in 1974 in London. His parents, both Irish, were hippies, and gave him a Sanskrit first name. Finn grew up in Northampton, where he discovered running, and now lives in Totnes with his wife and three children.[1]
Bibliography
edit- Running with the Kenyans: Discovering the secrets of the fastest people on earth. Faber & Faber. 2012.[7]
- The Way of the Runner: A journey into the obsessive world of Japanese running. Faber & Faber. 2014.[10]
- The Rise of the Ultra Runners: A journey to the edge of human endurance. Faber & Faber. 2019.[13]
References
edit- ^ a b "About". Adharanand Finn.
- ^ Kelsall, Christopher (30 October 2015). "Adharanand Finn Interview - Author of Running with the Kenyans and The Way of the Runner". Athletics Illustrated.
- ^ Preston, John (23 March 2012). "The need for speed". Evening Standard.
- ^ Manthorpe, Rowland (25 April 2012). "Running with the Kenyans by Adharanand Finn: review". The Daily Telegraph.
- ^ Mckay, Sinclair (5 April 2012). "Running with the Kenyans by Adharanand Finn: review". The Daily Telegraph.
- ^ "Previous winners". Sports Book Awards.
- ^ a b "Running with the Kenyans". Adharanand Finn.
- ^ Kerr, Michael (5 February 2016). "The Way of the Runner, review". The Daily Telegraph.
- ^ Trimble, Tyghe (4 December 2017). "Why Japan Is the Most Running-Obsessed Culture in the World". Men's Journal.
- ^ a b "The Way of the Runner". Adharanand Finn.
- ^ Kelsall, Christopher (9 February 2016). "Book review: The Way of the Runner: A journey into the fabled world of Japanese running". Athletics Illustrated.
- ^ Collins, Michael (30 June 2019). "Rise of the Ultra Runners: Long-distance journey to the centre of the self". The Irish Times.
- ^ a b "The Rise of the Ultra Runners". Adharanand Finn.
- ^ O'Riordan, Ian (4 October 2024). "A running pilgrimage around Ireland at age 50: 'I managed to get through without even a single blister'". The Irish Times.
- ^ "Episode 40: Adharanand Finn looks back on his 1,400-mile run around Ireland". The Way of the Runner (Podcast). 10 October 2024.
- ^ "Adharanand Finn". The Guardian.
- ^ "Podcast". The Way of the Runner (Podcast). 14 January 2020.
- ^ "Desert Island Discs: Ronnie O'Sullivan - Extended Edit". BBC Radio 4. 28 May 2023.
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