Racing the Clock Running Across a Lifetime

"Passionate meditations on the pleasures and pains of a lifetime of running, with greatest appeal to fellow runners." - Kirkus Reviews

"[A] tender memoir...An appealing account of a life spent observing and enjoying nature and frequently running within it." - Booklist

"Heinrich effortlessly melds his love of running with his love of observing the natural world...Through Heinrich's expansive observations, readers will also find a candid account of aging gracefully and of finding community through solitary activities...Biologist and ultrarunner Bernd Heinrich inspires readers and runners of all ages as he explores the effects of time on the human body and attempts to set new running records while aging" - Shelf Awareness

"Heinrich delivers a powerful reflection on his decades of competitive running that's nicely colored by an exploration of the effects of aging on the human body. . . . Heinrich's keen observations and unique story will keep readers hooked." - Publishers Weekly