Everything I Needed to Know About Zen I Learned in a Half Marathon

by Jeff Davenport

What do running, religion, and rock and roll have in common? Everything in a Zen Half Marathon. Through Zen teachings, Christianity, his personal faith journey, and the meditative practice of half-marathons, Jeff Davenport seeks to unlock some of life’s great mysteries. Who am I? What is my purpose in life? Why do I keep running half-marathons instead of mastering the fine art of couch potato?Elusive as the answers may be, his excursion chases enlightenment on a 13.1 mile path. Along the way he discovers the real treasures of living are not hidden in miracles or magic but found in the most simple of places.

144 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 2012

Reviews

[Elizabeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a delightful and down-to-earth look at the struggles of real life through the eyes of a runner. Heartfealt and genuine, it can be hoped that this is only the first of many great works by the author. I can't wait to see where his next run takes him...