Dear Friends, Readers, and Runners,For me running has a lot in common with reading. It too brings me joy, excitement, and calm. It too has bred new and strengthened existing friendships. And it too has led me to new places and experiences. Just this past week, a short two mile run calmed my giddiness before our wedding and conveniently led me to my favorite juice stand at Viktualienmarkt. I also ran one of my old routes in Munich’s Englischer Garten, where I had trained for my first marathon ten years ago, while another run in the Bavarian Alps let me explore an area I have never been to before.And while this may be the first issue dedicated to running, books about running have showed up throughout this newsletter. Here is a roundup of my favorites.