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Born to Run: The hidden tribe, the ultra-runners, and the greatest race the world has never seen by [Christopher McDougall]

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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.

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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

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Christopher McDougall is the author of Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Super Athletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen and Natural Born Heroes: Mastering the Lost Secrets of Strength and Endurance. He began his career as an overseas correspondent for the Associated Press, covering wars in Rwanda and Angola. He now lives and writes (and runs, swims, climbs, and bear-crawls) among the Amish farms around his home in rural Pennsylvania.

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.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B004CFBMRY
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Profile Books; Main edition (9 December 2010)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
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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:

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gav

Awesome book gonzo journalism meets sports

Reviewed in Australia on 15 May 2019

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I have only just started running after a 10 year sabbatical caused by the nagging knee injury that keeps on giving.This book came recommended after I read Running with the Kenyans.It contains the same enthusiasm tips and simple readability that puts it above other sports books.Read it as an adventure novel if you don’t like running!
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

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James

This will make you run

Reviewed in Australia on 15 November 2021

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I started to read this and i was bummed everytime I had to put it down, and then I got the audiobook and I could barely stop listening.
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.

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Truth Devour

Intoxicating Read

Reviewed in Australia on 30 June 2019

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Returning to the essence of running for the joy of running is a fabulous notion that to me is the true heart of this story. As an avid traveler, I enjoyed being vicariously carried by the authors descriptions, off to places I had not been to, meeting incredible people that I did not know existed.

I feel richer in knowledge & heart. Born to Run is a wonderful book.

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Rod

Fastest book I've ever read.. for good reason

Reviewed in Australia on 21 April 2022

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Loved it. Couldn't put it down. I only recently started running, so I'm not super passionate about running, but I felt wanted to go a for a run every time I picked it up. A trail run for that matter too... I'm going to need find some trails to run now, preferably through mountains! Oh, and the Askiate is not a bad drink. I dont add sugar, still good.

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Vijay

Great book - if your a runner you should read this

Reviewed in Australia on 1 June 2015

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Great book, a fantastic/motivational story.

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.

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The book is fantastic. It's very well written and the author did ...

Reviewed in Australia on 10 April 2017

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The book is fantastic. It's very well written and the author did great research. It talks about so many different aspects and stories about ultra running and the history or running long distances. Worth reading!

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!

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RosaandEnzo

Awesome book

Reviewed in Australia on 29 March 2018

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I could not put this book down, Part story, part running history, part inspirational, part motivational.. this book had everything in the recipe to make you want to keep reading.
Definitely recommend.

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Sam

Wow.

Reviewed in Australia on 17 November 2016

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This book isnt just a book, it's a complete new way if seeing running, friendship and life in general. Best book i have read for years. Would recommend to anyone i care about so they could experience this read as i did. Thank you Christopher, for opening up such a beautiful mystery!

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James

One of the best books I've ever read!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 October 2020

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Quite simply one of the best books I have ever read. If not the best it's within the top 5.

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.
Read it!

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Mr. N. Curran

One of the best books I've ever read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 2 April 2019

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I was expecting a basic book about running and fitness not an epic tale of the history of the tribe featured in the book. Stories about the history of the region. The history of ultra races and all the characters who are involved in that crazy sport and the science of barefoot running the human foot and history of modern day shoes that seem to be the cause of injuries. That with a running tale of trying to set up this once in a lifetime race that the author of the book is taking part in, in a dangerous part of the Mexican Jungle where people disappear or are murdered by cartels on a regular basis. All these separate tales and told and connect together so seamlessly it reads like a high end thriller.

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.

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A.S. Pants

One of the worst written books I've read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 March 2021

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The subject matter could have been quite interesting if there had been much much more on the Tarahumara and a lot less on various US long distance runners that not even the over-blown hype could conceal would have been pretty uninteresting people to spend an evening with.

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.

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Jack a Roe

A must read for runners and non-runners alike

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 June 2017

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Wow! Chris McDougall has written a fantastic book about scientific and spiritual discovery, running and life.
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.

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Andrew P

Inspiring stuff

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 March 2018

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What an inspiring read! I must confess I am not much of a reader. I'm one of those people who wishes they were a bookworm, but often get halfway through a book and suddenly stop and reach for the remote. As a keen distance runner I heard about this book and it sounded right up my street. I was right too, it's brilliantly told and will inspire you to go out there and put one foot in front of the other.

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).

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