Reading Groups

In Short: Halimah Marcus’s “Running Alone” with Donna Raskin

$45

1 Session

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Thursday, 7:00 pm EDT - 8:30 pm EDT April 3, 2025

Online via Zoom

While writing is a sedentary activity, many novelists, poets, and essayists rely on their daily walks and runs for inspiration. Through the story “Running Alone,” we will explore the connection between running and writing/reading. We will discuss the importance of movement in relation to creativity, and the many authors who have written about their running habit.

What to read in advance of the first meeting: Please read “Running Alone” before we meet.

What to expect from this reading group: I typically open our time together with some information about the piece we are discussing. In this case, I will also offer some science about running and writing. Then, I will open the floor for discussion about both the story and our own running and walking habits.

Reading List:

“Running Alone” by Halimah Marcus published by One Story MARCH 7, 2013 issue #176. A PDF of the text will be provided to all participants.

Capacity: 20

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Led by

Donna Raskin

Donna Raskin

Donna Raskin is the senior health and fitness editor at Runner’s World. She has led numerous reading groups at The Center for Fiction.

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