Born to Run

Name: Born to Run
Brand: Profile Books Ltd
SKU: 9781861978776
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The hidden tribe, the ultra-runners, and the greatest race the world has never seen

By Christopher McDougall

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( 223,183 ratings, 17,550 reviews)

Summary

Born to Run by Christopher McDougall explores the world of running by delving into the mysterious culture of the Tarahumara tribe in Mexico, known for their incredible long-distance running abilities. The author embarks on a journey to uncover their secrets while meeting extreme athletes and investigating the essence of human endurance. This narrative combines adventure, sports science, and insights into the joy and freedom of running.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the true stories of endurance and the mysterious secrets behind the world's greatest distance runners. This book is perfect for those intrigued by the science and spirit of running, exploring the human capacity for resilience and extreme athleticism through an inspiring narrative.

Born to Run

Focuses on the Tarahumara, a mysterious tribe of Mexican Indians, who live quietly in canyons and are reputed to be the best distance runners in the world. This title tells their story while asking what the secrets are to being an incredible runner.

'A fascinating and inspiring true adventure story ... destined to become a classic.' Ranulph Fiennes A New York Times bestseller and word of mouth sensation.

Description

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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Born to Run by Christopher McDougall is highly praised for its inspiring and life-affirming narrative about running. The book is described as a fascinating mix of a how-to guide and a scientific exploration, offering a thrilling look into the world of ultrarunning. Reviewers highlight its ability to inspire readers—runner or not—by capturing the spirit of endurance and exploration, making it a compelling and unputdownable read.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781861978776

Publisher: Profile Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 April 2010

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Profile Books Ltd

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 194.0mm

Weight: 236g

Pages: 304

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About the Author

Christopher McDougall is a former war correspondent for the Associated Press and author of the international bestseller Born to Run. He does his own running among the Amish farms around his home in rural Pennsylvania.