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Born to Run a Hidden Tribe Superathletes & the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen

by Christopher McDougall
Born to Run a Hidden Tribe Superathletes & the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen

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Full of incredible characters, amazing athletic achievements, cutting-edge science, and, most of all, pure inspiration, Born to Run is an epic adventure that began with one simple question: Why does my foot hurt? In search of an answer, Christopher McDougall sets off to find a tribe of the worlds greatest distance runners and learn their secrets, and in the process shows us that everything we thought we knew about running is wrong.

Isolated by the most savage terrain in North America, the reclusive Tarahumara Indians of Mexicos deadly Copper Canyons are custodians of a lost art. For centuries they have practiced techniques that allow them to run hundreds of miles without rest and chase down anything from a deer to an Olympic marathoner while enjoying every mile of it. Their superhuman talent is matched by uncanny health and serenity, leaving the Tarahumara immune to the diseases and strife that plague modern existence. With the help of Caballo Blanco, a mysterious loner who lives among the tribe, the author was able not only to uncover the secrets of the Tarahumara but also to find his own inner ultra-athlete, as he trained for the challenge of a lifetime: a fifty-mile race through the heart of Tarahumara country pitting the tribe against an odd band of Americans, including a star ultramarathoner, a beautiful young surfer, and a barefoot wonder.

With a sharp wit and wild exuberance, McDougall takes us from the high-tech science labs at Harvard to the sun-baked valleys and freezing peaks across North America, where ever-growing numbers of ultrarunners are pushing their bodies to the limit, and, finally, to the climactic race in the Copper Canyons. Born to Run is that rare book that will not only engage your mind but inspire your body when you realize that the secret to happiness is right at your feet, and that you, indeed all of us, were born to run.

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“Hugely entertaining....One of the most joyful and engaging books about running to appear for many years.” The Irish Times

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“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

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“Compelling....Entertaining....[McDougall] uses an extended portrait of one of the world's least known cultures, the Tarahumara Indians of Mexico's Copper Canyons, to put modern American running under an exacting magnifying glass.” San Francisco Chronicle

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“Born to Run is funny, insightful, captivating, and a great and beautiful discovery.” Lynne Cox, author of Swimming to Antarctica

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“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

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“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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"One of the most entertaining running books ever." Amby Burfoot, Runnersworld.com

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“It’s a great book....A really gripping read....Unbelievable story....a really phenomenal book.” Jon Stewart on The Daily Show

Synopsis

The astonishing national bestseller and hugely entertaining story that completely changed the way we run.

An epic adventure that began with one simple question: Why does my foot hurt?

Isolated by Mexico's deadly Copper Canyons, the blissful Tarahumara Indians have honed the ability to run hundreds of miles without rest or injury. In a riveting narrative, award-winning journalist and often-injured runner Christopher McDougall sets out to discover their secrets. In the process, he takes his readers from science labs at Harvard to the sun-baked valleys and freezing peaks across North America, where ever-growing numbers of ultra-runners are pushing their bodies to the limit, and, finally, to a climactic race in the Copper Canyons that pits America's best ultra-runners against the tribe. McDougall's incredible story will not only engage your mind but inspire your body when you realize that you, indeed all of us, were born to run.

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NATIONAL BESTSELLER - The astonishing and hugely entertaining story that completely changed the way we run. An epic adventure that began with one simple question: Why does my foot hurt?

"Equal parts quest, physiology treatise, and running history.... The climactic race reads like a sprint.... It simply makes you want to run." --Outside Magazine

Isolated by Mexico's deadly Copper Canyons, the blissful Tarahumara Indians have honed the ability to run hundreds of miles without rest or injury. In a riveting narrative, award-winning journalist and often-injured runner Christopher McDougall sets out to discover their secrets. In the process, he takes his readers from science labs at Harvard to the sun-baked valleys and freezing peaks across North America, where ever-growing numbers of ultra-runners are pushing their bodies to the limit, and, finally, to a climactic race in the Copper Canyons that pits America's best ultra-runners against the tribe. McDougall's incredible story will not only engage your mind but inspire your body when you realize that you, indeed all of us, were born to run.

Synopsis

An epic adventure that began with one simple question: Why does my foot hurt? Isolated by Mexico's deadly Copper Canyons, the blissful Tarahumara Indians have honed the ability to run hundreds of miles without rest or injury. In a riveting narrative, award-winning journalist and often-injured runner Christopher McDougall sets out to discover their secrets. In the process, he takes his readers from science labs at Harvard to the sun-baked valleys and freezing peaks across North America, where ever-growing numbers of ultra-runners are pushing their bodies to the limit, and, finally, to a climactic race in the Copper Canyons that pits America's best ultra-runners against the tribe. McDougall's incredible story will not only engage your mind but inspire your body when you realize that you, indeed all of us, were born to run.

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An inspiring memoir from ultrarunner Scott Jurek, star of Born to Run, covering his remarkable running career, fueled, surprisingly, by an entirely plant-based diet.

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and#8220;In pursuing the mental side of endurance, Jurek uncovers the most important secrets any runner can learn.and#8221;and#8212;Amby Burfoot, author of The Runnerand#8217;s Guide to the Meaning of Life

For nearly two decades, Scott Jurek has been a dominant forceand#8212;and darlingand#8212;in the grueling and growing sport of ultrarunning. Until recently he held the American 24-hour record and he was one of the elite runners profiled in the runaway bestseller Born to Run.

In Eat and Run, Jurek opens up about his life and career as a champion athlete with a plant-based diet and inspires runners at every level. From his Midwestern childhood hunting, fishing, and cooking for his meat-and-potatoes family to his slow transition to ultrarunning and veganism, Scottand#8217;s story shows the power of an iron will and blows apart the stereotypes of what athletes should eat to fuel optimal performance. Full of stories of competition as well as science and practical adviceand#8212;including his own recipesand#8212;Eat and Run will motivate readers and expand their food horizons.

and#8220;Jurekand#8217;s story and ideas should easily manage to speak to and cheer on anyone seeking to live life as fully as possible.and#8221;and#8212;Denver Post

and#8220;A shockingly honest, revealing, and inspiring memoir.and#8221;and#8212;Trail Runner

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From a young journalist and seasoned athlete, a funny, fist-pumping ride through the wacky world of obstacle course racing (Tough Mudder, Spartan Race, etc)

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andldquo;Beresini uncovers the growing sportandrsquo;s most compelling characters and provides the most authoritative insidersandrsquo; guide to date.andrdquo; andmdash;Outside

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andldquo;By the end of her riotous narrative, I had to wipe mud from my glasses at least twenty-six times.andrdquo; andmdash;Gary M. Pomerantz, author of Their Lifeandrsquo;s Work

A fun, funny, fist-pumping romp through the thriving new fitness culture of obstacle course racing

Obstacle course racing is the fastest-growing sport in U.S. history. Every week, thousands of marathoners, CrossFitters, and casual weekend warriors shell out money to run through mud and fire, crawl under barbed wire, scramble over ten-foot walls, and dodge baton-wielding gladiators. Some even sprint through electrically charged wires only to suffer muscle-seizing shocks and faceplant in the muck.

In Off Course, Outside journalist and endurance athlete Erin Beresini dives straight into this strange world to reveal a new subculture of military-inspired amateur competition and the industry thatandrsquo;s rapidly growing to support it. Having reached a crossroads in her own athletic pursuits, Beresini embarked on a journey to train and compete in several obstacle races herself, culminating in the worldandrsquo;s first marathon-length event, the grueling Spartan Ultra Beast. Along the way, she met a wild cast of characters, from frat boys to housewives, fitness buffs to financiers to fanatics, and uncovered the sportand#39;s biggest scandals, lawsuits, and rivalries.

As Beresini inches ever closer to her goalandmdash;and gets pretty buff in the processandmdash;she also illuminates the history, psychology, science, and sociology of this new sport thatandrsquo;s taking the endurance world by storm.

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In this searing and inspiring memoir, a runner, nowand#160;thirteen years sober, confronts his past in a bib number and pair of running shoes, completing seven marathons in a year's time.

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andldquo;Running Ransom Road is Caleb Daniloffandrsquo;s unblinking, ultimately triumphant account of his journey from mean, hopeless drunk back to humanity and himselfandmdash;through distance running. Itandrsquo;s a searing tale of spiritual redemptionandmdash;one marathon, one mile, one brave, difficult step at a time.andrdquo;andmdash;Steve Friedman, co-author of New York Times bestseller Eat and Run and author of the memoir Lost on Treasure Island

For fifteen years, the words that best described Caleb Daniloff were andldquo;drunk,andrdquo; andldquo;addict,andrdquo; and andldquo;abuser.andrdquo; These days, the best word to describe him is andldquo;runner.andrdquo;

In Running Ransom Road, the long-since-sober Daniloff confronts his past by setting out to run races in each of the cities where he once lived and wreaked havoc during that lost period of his life. As he competes in marathons from Boston to Vermont to Moscow, he explores his old destructive life and how runningandrsquo;s sobering and inspiring effects have changed him for the better. In doing so, he connects with others like him, illuminating the connection between addiction and running. Running Ransom Road is at once a memoir of addiction, finding oneself, and learning to push past barriers both physical and emotional.

andldquo;Just as Caleb Daniloffandrsquo;s life was about to tumble into the abyss of addiction, he was lucky enough to discover he liked to run, simply for himself. In Running Ransom Road, his captivating narrative describes a journey of personal redemption that, fortunately for us, he is willing to share.andrdquo;andmdash;Frank Shorter, Olympic marathon gold medalist


About the Author

SCOTT JUREK is a world-renowned ultramarathon champion who trains and races on a vegan diet. He has prominently appeared in two New York Times bestsellers, Born to Run and The 4-Hour Body, and has been featured on CNN and in the New York Times, USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, and numerous other media. Known and admired for his earth-conscious lifestyle, Scott is also a highly sought after motivational speaker, physical therapist, coach, and chef. He has delivered talks to numerous organizations, including Microsoft, Starbucks, and the esteemed Entertainment Gathering. He lives in Boulder.

STEVE FRIEDMAN is the author of Lost on Treasure Island, Driving Lessons, and The Agony of Victory and co-author of the New York Times bestseller Loose Balls. His work has appeared numerous times in The Best American Sports Writing. His website is stevefriedman.net.


Table of Contents

Prologueand#8195;xi

1. Somebodyand#8195;1

Badwater Ultramarathon, Death Valley, California, 2005

2. Sometimes You Just Do Thingsand#8195;10

Proctor, Minnesota, 1983

3. For My Own Goodand#8195;18

Caribou Lake Invitational, 1986

4. Iand#8217;d Rather Skiand#8195;27

To Adolph Store And Back, 1986

5. The Pride of the Cake Eatersand#8195;37

Running Aroundand#160;with Dusty, 1991and#8211;92

6. The Wisdom of Hippie Danand#8195;45

Theand#160;Minnesota Voyageurand#160;50-Miler, 1994

7. and#8220;Let the Pain Go Out Your Earsand#8221;and#8195;54

Theand#160;Minnesota Voyageurand#160;50-Miler, 1995; 1996

8. Attack of the Big Birdsand#8195;62

The Angeles Crest 100, CALIFORNIA, 1998

9. Silent Snow, Secret Snowand#8195;72

Training for the Western States 100, Minnesota, 1999

10. Dangerous Tuneand#8195;81

(More) Training for the Western Statesand#160;100, Seattle, 1999

11. and#8220;Are You Peeing?and#8221;and#8195;91

The Western States 100, California, 1999

12. Bug Boy Goes Downand#8195;104

The Western States 100, 2000, 2001

13. Of Bears and Gazellesand#8195;123

The Western States 100, 2002 AND 2003

14. Hot Timesand#8195;130

The Badwater Ultramarathon, Death Valley, California, 2005

15. These Guys Again?and#8195;142

The Copper Canyon, Mexico, 2005

16. No Good Deed Goes Unpunishedand#8195;154

The Western States 100, California, 2006

17. Hunted by the Wasatch Speedgoatand#8195;164

The Hardrock100, Silverton, Colorado, July 2007

18. The Photographer Who Wasnand#8217;t Thereand#8195;175

Spartathlon, Athens, Greece, September 2007

19. Lostand#8195;192

Duluth, Minnesota, 2010

20. One Step at a Timeand#8195;207

Slacking in Yosemite Valley, 2010

21. Back to My Rootsand#8195;215

The Tongo Trail, 2010

Epilogueand#8195;221

IAU World 24-Hour Championships, 2010

Acknowledgmentsand#8195;229

Race Historyand#8195;230

Notesand#8195;235

Indexand#8195;241


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Rao , January 30, 2013
Un-put-down-able!! This enthralling read took me through the fascinating story of brilliant minds, enduring bodies and the sheer joy of running. Humans are born to run, argues Chris McDougall. He backs this persuasive narrative with gripping scientific facts, jaw dropping endurance sport narratives and an inside look at the only and only Tarahumara tribe. Quite literally, I could feel the wind in my hair as I read this and did not want it to end! And end it did, in rousing finish line style as I could not help but cheer the runners tearfully. Masterpiece!

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kcaryl , January 30, 2013 (view all comments by kcaryl)
Amazing book. My husband had been trying to get me to read it for awhile and when I finally agreed to start it I couldn't put it down. It has changed my approach to running and I have handed this book to other runners I know.

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oldrx , January 01, 2013
Very interesting book. Maybe the new shoes with the toes really work. Or maybe we could just go barefoot.

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mirrorman , January 01, 2013
Partly an autobiographic tale of athletic struggle, partly table-pounding polemic, partly a quick anthropological dip into unknown (to me) cultures, it all combined into a quick, exciting and inspiring read that made me excited to push my own boundaries. I'm certain that each element of this book could have been expanded into a book of its own; for example, I would love to read more about the Tarahumara from a non-running standpoint, to understand better their actual struggles as a society. That said, I blasted through this book with unexpected speed and joy, and I recommend it to anyone interested in a quick overview of the weird subcultures of running.

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Shannon Mauldin , October 02, 2012 (view all comments by Shannon Mauldin)
This book is absolutely inspirational! It brings back all the memories of running as a child - the freedom, the speed, the wind in your hair. Reading this book made me want to drop everything and go running right then. The writing style is very conversational, and manages to pack in a lot of factual information without feeling dry or boring. I cannot recommend it highly enough. Everyone should read this book!

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Liz Pollak , August 07, 2012
Excellent book that tells a great story and motivates me to go out and exercise!

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amy clark , January 19, 2012
Inspiration through running and words.

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Jan Chavarie , January 19, 2012 (view all comments by Jan Chavarie)
Whether you believe the barefoot running theory or not, this is a great read!

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dangerduncs , January 04, 2012
Christopher McDougall tells a fascinating story about the terahumara, a native tribe in Mexico, that run barefoot for hundreds of miles. He balances the story about the terahumara and their long distance running with some of the science behind running, which is interesting. Also there is a fun race between some American ultradistance runners against the terahumara. It is a great story and it has helped inspire some of my friends and myself to enjoy running a lot more.

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lbmm , January 03, 2012 (view all comments by lbmm)
While there has been some controversy over the authors portrayal of the Taroumra people, as over romanticized this book still does what it sets out to do. It is a book about the love of running and the people who do it. As a life long (short distance)runner I have flirted with the idea of expanding and this book was a catalyst that spurred me to begin my marathon training. I am two half marathons deep now with a full only a few months away. While I can't say this book changed my life, or my desire to wear real shoes, it did open my eyes to the amazing athletes who practice the sport. And it inspired me and reminded me to push myself harder and farther. As far as a book designed to help people discover and cultivate the joy of running, I think this book succeeds marvelously. McDougall does a great job of winding multiple story threads together, that makes for an entertaining read. The writing is simple and clean, and managed to make running 50 and 100 miles sound really exciting, instead of just painful. I recommend this book to runners, sports fans and people interested in learning how far you can push the human body.

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atmyapple , January 02, 2012 (view all comments by atmyapple)
Unique and unexpected, I am certain to return for a re-read in the future.

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adawson , January 02, 2012 (view all comments by adawson)
Fascinating commentary on running, running shoes, and the Tarahumara runners of Mexico.

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starlilysue , January 01, 2012
Perfect blend of folksy "people's guide to Mexico" style writing with serious current events and body mechanics. Having been to the Copper Canyon and taken the bus to Batopilas makes the book even more tremendous. Good fun and serious issues well mixed.

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Running in place , January 01, 2012
Cultural, personal, motivating story that any challenged runner would appreciate. Extreme running may be out of reach for many but the motivation to just complete the race is germane to any runner's experience. For all readers even those with no inclination to run, it is a remarkable story of a quest to locate superhuman ultra-marathoners who wish to remain undetected by society. Told from the viewpoint of an author with limited running capacity brave enough to face the facts and humorously move forward.

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Kristenj , January 01, 2012
A fascinating book! A combination of history, science, adventure, mystery, and autobiography. No running experience necessary to appreciate this well-crafted story.

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Falcongirl , January 01, 2012 (view all comments by Falcongirl)
I saw the title, "Born to Run," and thought it would be a good book for my son who is a marathon runner. He set the world record pace for 14-year-olds running his second marathon ever, and is now in his 50s and still running. I checked the book out of my library and was I ever surprised. "Born to Run" is captivating, I hated to put it down, and each day I couldn't wait to get back to it. I did not want it to end. I am not a runner, never have been, and don't ever plan on being one, so I was very surprised that this book became one of my favorites. I anticipate that anyone who picks up this book, runners and non-runners alike, will love it also. It really grabs you.

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Sara Coffey , September 21, 2011 (view all comments by Sara Coffey)
My mom kept recommending this book and I kept putting her off, but once I started it was nearly impossible to put down. McDougall is a thoroughly engaging writer and takes you along with him on his journeys to various ultra marathons, the Copper Canyons in Mexico where he tracks down a solitary lost tribe of super runners, and finally through the experience of an ultra marathon in the canyons as a participant. In addition, McDougall is thoroughly engaging as he muses and investigates interesting topics such as man's evolution to run long distance in order to run down prey, the dark side of running shoes or any shoes for that matter, and suggested dietary practices. This book really made me rethink a lot of things about fitness and nutrition, but primarily it was thoroughly enjoyable and engaging to read.

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Peter Young , September 02, 2011 (view all comments by Peter Young)
Personal experiences, scientific studies, mythological runners and races. It was hard to read because every few pages I was inspired to go out for a run. If you run, you'll love it. If you don't run, you soon will.

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Falcongirl , September 01, 2011 (view all comments by Falcongirl)
I am not a runner myself, but I had a son who was a marathon runner, and at one time held the world's record for his age group - so I have been exposed to the runner's world for many years. I felt this book would be interesting to read and was not disappointed! I had trouble putting the book down when other duties called, but tried not to read it all in one day - I wanted it to last a long time. I still have not gotten my barefoot running shoes but they are on my "to do" list. The details of this story take us from the high-tech scientific world, and how it fits into the running world, all the way down to the hovels the Tarahumara of Mexico live in. It reads like a novel but is totally, fascinating, non-fiction. I had originally thought I would lose interest in the story, but it just got better and better and I didn't want it to ever end. I will recommend "Born to Run" to anyone who will listen to me (and usually do!).

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ritaramjet , September 01, 2011 (view all comments by ritaramjet)
This is an amazing book -- not only is it a gripping narrative about ultra-distance running, but it also is filled with the science behind running injuries and human evolution. I couldn't put it down!

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BLDSJ , July 22, 2011 (view all comments by BLDSJ)
I finished this book a few weeks ago. I've been working on getting back into running after many years. I ran all the time when I was young, a knee injury while playing rugby in school made running difficult. I've been working on getting back to running because I need to do something as I get close to 50. Since I still suffer effects of the surgery to correct my knee injury, I was looking for a way to improve my running without increasing the risk of additional injury. The running portion of the book has helped me tremendously. The story made the book an easy read. I recommend it to everyone.

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Swiss Army Mom , July 21, 2011
This book is a great story for runners and non-runners alike. It is a story of adventure that throws in some science, some psychology, some running advice, and even a little geography. It is well-written and, even though you know the author has an agenda, it doesn't sound preachy. He does a nice job of tying together the facts and making the book interesting for all audiences!

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Esrah , July 18, 2011 (view all comments by Esrah)
I read this book about a month ago, and I haven't stopped talking about it since. I've recommended it to all my friends (runners and non-runners alike) and many of them have picked it up! I've been wearing barefoot running shoes for almost a year now, and I've just started trail running. You can use your mp3 player all you want to pump you up, but nothing does it for me like this book. Science, sports and adventure all wrapped in to one with a little history to boot! Needless to say, this book is a great read for anyone.

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wonthis , May 12, 2011 (view all comments by wonthis)
I know my neice would love this book.

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mhn125 , January 28, 2011
By far, the best book I've read in 2010 and possibly the last decade. Christopher McDougall has a way of telling a story that absolutely captivates and carries the reader forward. The insight shared in this book has changed the way I run, changed the way I think about running and I can't seem to go on a single run where I'm not recalling something from this book. I tell everyone I know to buy it. Now, if I could only get my coach to let me run barefoot!

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EH , December 01, 2010 (view all comments by EH)
This is an incredible read. There are at least three main components of the book that the author ties together seamlessly. One is a fascinating narrative of an truly remarkable footrace pitting the best athletes in the US against a Mexican tribe. Secondly, the story is a nice anthropological survey of a tribe living in some of the most unforgiving territory in the world. They have remained very isolated from the rest of the country, and their lifestyle is interesting and instructive. Third, the book manages to address the notion that modern day running shoes are helping runners by providing them better support. The author raises interesting, well-supported points that suggest that less may be more when it comes to running shoes. I don't think you'll have to love running to enjoy this book.

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theshoes54 , October 08, 2010
This was a great book, even if you are not a runner. There are lots of quirky interesting characters, scientific information, and anthropolic information about running. it's a interesting read. The author and his sources do not have great things to say about running shoe manufactures. Born To Run did not necessarily make me a better runner, but it made me want to love running like the Tarahumara Indians.

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ISBN:
9780307279187
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Publication date:
03/29/2011
Publisher:
PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE
Pages:
304
Height:
1.00IN
Width:
5.10IN
Thickness:
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Copyright Year:
2011
Author:
Steve Friedman
Author:
Scott Jurek
Author:
Caleb Daniloff
Author:
Christopher McDougall
Author:
Erin Beresini
Author:
Christopher McDougall
Subject:
anthropology;cultural anthropology

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