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A New York Times bestseller
'A sensation ... a rollicking tale well told' - The Times
At the heart of Born to Run lies a mysterious tribe of Mexican Indians, the Tarahumara, who live quietly in canyons and are reputed to be the best distance runners in the world; in 1993, one of them, aged 57, came first in a prestigious 100-mile race wearing a toga and sandals. A small group of the world's top ultra-runners (and the awe-inspiring author) make the treacherous journey into the canyons to try to learn the tribe's secrets and then take them on over a course 50 miles long.
With incredible energy and smart observation, McDougall tells this story while asking what the secrets are to being an incredible runner. Travelling to labs at Harvard, Nike, and elsewhere, he comes across an incredible cast of characters, including the woman who recently broke the world record for 100 miles and for her encore ran a 2:50 marathon in a bikini, pausing to down a beer at the 20 mile mark.
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherProfile Books
- Publication date9 December 2010
- File size3431 KB
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A tale so mind-blowing as to be the stuff of legend. --The Denver Post
McDougall's book reminded me of why I love to run. --Bill Rodgers, San Francisco Chronicle
Fascinating. . . . Thrilling. . . . An operatic ode to the joys of running. --The Washington Post
"It's a great book. . . . A really gripping read. . . .Unbelievable story . . . a really phenomenal book." --Jon Stewart on The Daily Show
One of the most entertaining running books ever. --Amby Burfoot, Runnersworld.com
"Equal parts quest, physiology treatise, and running history. . . . [McDougall] seeks to learn the secrets of the Tarahumara the old-fashioned way: He tracks them down. . . . The climactic race reads like a sprint. . . . It simply makes you want to run." --Outside Magazine
"McDougall recounts his quest to understand near superhuman ultra-runners with adrenaline pumped writing, humor and a distinct voice...he never lets go from his impassioned mantra that humans were born to run." --NPR
"Born to Run is a fascinating and inspiring true adventure story, based on humans pushing themselves to the limits. It's destined to become a classic."-Sir Ranulph Fiennes, author of Mad, Bad and Dangerous To Know
"Equal parts hilarity, explanation and earnestness--whisks the reader along on a compelling dash to the end, and along the way captures the sheer joy that a brisk run brings." --Science News
"Born to Run is funny, insightful, captivating, and a great and beautiful discovery." --Lynne Cox, author of Swimming to Antarctica
"A page-turner, taking the reader on an epic journey in search of the world's greatest distance runners in an effort to uncover the secrets of their endurance." --The Durango Herald
"Driven by an intense yet subtle curiosity, Christopher McDougall gamely treads across the continent to pierce the soul and science of long-distance running."--Hampton Sides, author of Blood and Thunder and Ghost Soldiers
--This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.About the Author
Christopher McDougall is available for select readings and lectures. To inquire about a possible appearance, please contact Random House Speakers Bureau at rhspeakers@randomhouse.com or visit www.rhspeakers.com.
--This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.Product details
- ASIN : B004CFBMRY
- Publisher : Profile Books; Main edition (9 December 2010)
- Language : English
- File size : 3431 KB
- Text-to-Speech : Enabled
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Print length : 308 pages
- Best Sellers Rank: 18,204 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
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About the author

Trained as a foreign correspondent for the Associated Press, Christopher McDougall covered wars in Rwanda and Angola before writing his international bestseller, "Born to Run." His fascination with the limits of human potential led him to his next book, "Natural Born Heroes." McDougall also created the Outside magazine web series, "Art of the Hero."
http://www.outsideonline.com/fitness/agility-and-balance/natural-born-heroes
Born to Run is currently being made into a feature film starring Matthew McConaughey.
You can find more information about Christopher McDougall on his website:
chrismcdougall.com
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As a budding runner this book helps with the science too and gives you a starting point for good form which helps fix those injuries too.Great read great fun
Christopher unravels the story of the Tarahumara, the running people located somewhere in the Barrancas and feeds you on their ease of lifestyle, and passion of running.
As someone who forced themselves to run 45 minutes a day, I now find that running to me is more of an enjoyment and that there is so much more than “just running.”
This book was a joy, and subtly compares running an Ultra, to the race of life which I personally feel inclined to liken to my own journey of faith as a Christian.
Humans were born to run, because we were made to run. Our own two legs are the best vehicles we were ever given, and after reading this book, I’m sure you’ll be convinced likewise.
I feel richer in knowledge & heart. Born to Run is a wonderful book.

Reviewed in Australia on 21 April 2022

The story follows the journey of Chris as he tries to learn the techniques of the "greatest runners of all time" and prepares for a marathon between these runners and Americas greatest ultra-runners, he also has some fascinating insights into bare foot running and the role running may have had in the evolution of humans.
If your a runner, if your ever pushed yourself to run through a rain storm or a scorching hot day while the rest of the world hugged their Televisions, if your ever hit the "wall" and pushed yourself that little but further, if you enjoy nothing more then chucking on your runners and going for run down a mountain trail then you will relate to this book, you will enjoy this book and you should read this book.
However, one of the main points of the book is running shoeless. Readers should know that shoeless running is research is still in its infancy! Don't try to go running around without shoes before visiting a podiatrist and without setting a proper transitioning fitness plan!
Regardless, it's a well written book which absorbed me into the world of ultra running!
Definitely recommend.
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I've recently taken up running (properly) and this book spurred me on and inspired me deeply.
It's a wonderful tale of many micro stories wrapped together wonderfully well. Educational too!
(And by the way my other top books are Gut -Gulia Ender's; The Shadow of the Wind - Carl Rus Zaffon; Revelations - Jonny Daws. Mans Search for Meaning -Viktor Frankl. So it's not like I'm a running reading fanatic.)
It was recommended to me by at least 4 different people before I picked it up.
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Honestly one of the best books I've ever read. I didn't really know what to expect when I bought this but my god can Christopher Mcdougall write. Highly recommended.

However, my real criticism is how bad the writing is. The excitable language and the pretentious adjectives, metaphors, similes etc make the book very difficult to follow. They repel rather than draw one in. This author apparently writes for a living, which means he has even less excuse.

As a relatively new runner I came to this book via Chris's youtube posts and ted talk. I had no idea what is was about. i can see why it is a bestseller. This is a great mix of yarn spinning and the history of human running. The research and scientific discoveries are presented in a very consumable and entertaining way.
The book just makes you want to ditch the garmin, the £100 trainers and the rest of the kit we as runners consider indispensable nowadays and just get out there wearing nothing but a smile.

If you aren't a runner at all or only an occasional runner I think you'd enjoy the story of the author's journey in Mexico to find this elusive tribe of running people and the organising of an epic 50 mile race (interesting side note, they were actually featured in Joel and Nish v The World on Comedy Central recently, so they can't be that elusive anymore).