To a non-runner, the thought of reading a book about running might seem painfully boring. Surely, a sport this repetitive does not lend itself to story telling. But the literature around ultra, trail and road running is rich and enthralling. The depths and introspection that hours of training and racing provokes creates profound observations and character arcs. Here are some books worth checking out, whether you are a runner or not.

So, what's the meaning behind "Shake It Off" by Taylor Swift? "Shake it Off is a song that I wrote about having to deal with on everyday basis, just kind of how human beings treat each other," Taylor explained to IHeartRadio in 2015, per ABC News Radio, "... You know, the feeling of humiliation is the same when a girl has a rumor spread around about her at school isn't true, is the same feeling I feel when I'm checking out at the grocery store and I read some crazy headlines about me.

In our new regular feature #TheBrand, Bazaar’s digital beauty director looks into an exciting and efficacious brand taking the beauty industry by storm. This month it’s Virtue, haircare that uses a patented protein ethically sourced from human hair. What’s the story?If you’re forever looking for hair repair in a bottle, call off the search. US-export Virtue haircare harnesses a transformative protein in each of its treatment and styling products. Discovered by an ex-army colonel using keratin for wound healing and tissue regrowth, he unlocked a way to extract wonder ingredient Alpha Keratin 60ku™ which was found to also repair hair.

Brian Rodríguez, fuera de su último enfrentamiento con el capitán Henry Martin durante la derrota ante Pumas, se ha convertido en uno de los jugadores más importantes de André Jardine, ya sea como titular esporádico o revulsivo constante. Su gran papel le ha puesto como objetivos de clubes de Europa. Todo esto sucede, tal y como se lo predijo su ex compañero, Carlos Vela, quien le habló maravillas del club azulcrema.

A private funeral service for Who bassist John Entwistle is scheduled for today, July 10 in London for family and friends, according to his Web site (www.johnentwistle.com). Surviving Who members Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey are expected to attend. Another service will be held in London later this year where fans will be asked to join in and celebrate his life. The Entwistle family has asked that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in John's name to two British