Why these runners prefer audiobooks to music

Today is the 127th Boston Marathon, and we do have some bookish coverage of the event to share.

NPR interviewed a few runners who, specifically, listen to audiobooks as they train (or compete) versus using music to distract them.

They explain why they prefer books to music and even why some genres work better for their purposes on Morning Edition.

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