Another random library find which I absolutely adored. There were just so many elements that drew me to this book, with the first of course being the theme of Parkrun being integrated. It took a while to get into this as the actual topic and it didn’t actually fill the majority of the story so I am little surprised about the title of the book, but that’s no major criticism. 

There were lots of little side-plots through the book, from Claire’s sister and her nieces, to Bill the hairy carpet dog, and the smattering of romance throughout. And of course Hilda has to be mentioned. I adored her as a character as we very gradually learn more and more about her life and experiences. She was so quirky and fascinating, lacking boundaries in the best way.

This book was cozy, explored the joys of finding new hobbies and running, the dissonance of changing your life plan (and the stigma and shame surrounding this), and the importance of work-life balance. There were so many important topics discussed and it just kept bringing me back for more. I would love to read more by this author and will definitely be seeking more of her books out!