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In his new book, "The Running Ground: A Father, a Son, and the Simplest of Sports" (to be published Oct. 28 by Random House), tech journalist and CEO of The Atlantic Nicholas Thompson explores his passion for running, the simplicity of the sport, and how it has changed his sense of self.

Read an excerpt below, and don't miss Tony Dokoupil's interview with Nicholas Thompson on "CBS Sunday Morning" October 26!

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Running is the simplest of sports: right foot, left foot, right foot. There's no ball to focus on, no mat to land on, no one c

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