Prologue - Warm Up
"The clock starts beating again on the Hudson River."

Start Line - The starting line of an unfamiliar city
“I just arrived in New York, and it felt like my life had stopped.”
01.
Starting in New York, in an unfamiliar language
Language barriers, isolation, and intimidation
02.
Days when I still can't move
Days frozen in loss and loneliness
03.
New York Beyond 83 Boxes
The unfamiliarity of home and space, the clash of cultures, and the sense of stability found while organizing a new nest.
04.
Running shoes at night, starting line in the morning
Wounds, Recovery, and Running Again

Pace & Crew - My Rhythm, Our Steps
“Finding myself and connecting with the world through running footsteps.”
05.
Morning in our neighborhood, West Village
I started running alone and finding my rhythm.
06. PS41 Run Club, a school that teaches and learns healthy living
Children and adults growing together through running
07.
My first running friends, Bridge Runners
Running through the city at night, meeting the community
08.
Solidarity and sisterhood among female runners: Girls Run NYC
A night where women ran together and called each other's names.
09.
A Wednesday night in Brooklyn, hearts connected while running
Running together connects our daily lives and hearts
10.
Running to protect each other's lives
How communities support each other
11.
New York, a festival of running: "Records may be forgotten, but cheers remain."
A festival where the city and runners breathe together
12.
Bridge The Gap, running between cities and people
Connections that extend beyond language and nationality

Long Run - Running with Life in Your Arms
“Running made me fall in love with the city and life.”
13.
Running, living, and having a cup of coffee in all four seasons
Four seasons and cafes in the city, an extension of everyday life
14.
Run, Family, Run! Our family runs through Central Park.
The bond built through running with family
15.
One step, one word.
Running towards a relationship.
Relationship Building, Language and Connection
16.
On the track of possibility
Exploring my new possibilities
Finish Line - A Tender Farewell
“I prepared to say I love you, and slowly practiced saying goodbye.”
Little by little, affectionately, preparing for separation
Farewell to the familiar routine and community
18.
The day I left New York
The last scenery and the airport, a moment like the finish line

Epilogue - Cool Down
“Back on Korean soil, looking back on the long race to New York.”

A book that lets you run at your own pace

After reading “Running in Love with New York,” I immediately bought running clothes.
I stood at the starting line on the road with the mindset that I had no choice but to go out after buying clothes.
About five minutes into my run, I was quickly out of breath, but the rhythm of the running I hadn't felt in a long time felt strangely refreshing.
Finding my own pace by waving my hands.
If you are greedy, you will soon get tired, but if you find a pace that suits you, you can run for a long time.
Running is ultimately a battle with yourself.
When I see someone ahead of me, I feel like I can't stop, and that feeling pushes my limits little by little.
Reading a book like this makes me want to run.
When I run, I feel like I've completed the race with the author without even realizing it.

Overcoming loneliness, running again on the road

Running in New York sounds like a romantic idea.
But life in a foreign land would never have been romantic.
Amidst loneliness, fear, and the barrier of language, the writer tightened his shoelaces again.
The running she started doing like that made her strong.
Through running, I found my own pace and finally learned to believe in myself.
This book shows that running can be more than just exercise; it can be a way of life that connects 'alone and together.'
I also find myself nodding without realizing it, holding the book closer, and adjusting my posture.
Because I want to read harder and immerse myself more deeply.

Everyone, once in a while, on the track of life

Running through the streets and parks of New York for a year, the author documented each of his favorite running spots.
From the crisp dawn air of Brooklyn, to the green breath of Central Park, to the festive moments filled with high fives from runners.
The vibrancy of New York pulses through every page, and the rhythm of life breathes within it.
If you want to start running but have vague fears, this book will be your starting point.
An invitation to the most affectionate running, and to my own starting line!