Born to Run

Born to Run (English, Paperback, McDougall Christopher)

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Born to Run  (English, Paperback, McDougall Christopher)

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    • Language: English
    • Binding: Paperback
    • Publisher: Profile Books Ltd
    • Genre: Sports & Recreation
    • ISBN: 9781861978776, 9781861978776
    • Pages: 304
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    Born To Run: The Hidden Tribe, The Ultra-Runners, And The Greatest Race The World Has Ever Seen is a 2009 bestselling ethnography authored by Christopher McDougall.

    Summary of the Book

    Born To Run presents an incisive look into the sport of endurance running, through the lives of a unique Mexican tribe with extraordinary talent. The author tracks down the members of the Tarahumara Indian tribe in the Mexican Copper Canyons. Being a runner himself, the author appreciates the exceptional ability of the tribe to run over 100 miles at incredible speeds. The author is also amazed about the fact that these runners barely get the routine injuries that most of the American runners do. McDougall describes the way he overcame his injuries by modeling his running after the Tarahumara tribe. The author further re-iterates that modern customized running shoes are a major cause of running injuries these days. He writes that despite wearing thin sandals, the Tarahumara runners rarely face such issues. The book also provides information on why and how humans developed traits for endurance running. This book is being adapted into a movie and has been written and directed by Peter Sarsgaard.

    About Chris McDougall

    Chris McDougall is an American endurance athlete, journalist, and author. He has also authored Girl Trouble: The True Saga of Superstar Gloria Trevi and the Secret Teenage Sex Cult That Stunned the World. McDougall was born on January 1, 1962, in the United States. He graduated from Harvard University in 1985 and began his career in Lisbon as a correspondent for the Associated Press. Since then, he has written for various publications such as Men’s Health, The New York Times Magazine, and Esquire. McDougall is based out of rural Pennsylvania, where he stays with his wife and two daughters.

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    • 18 mm
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    • 194 mm
    Length
    • 126 mm
    Weight
    • 236 gr
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    5

    Learn to run like the wind

    Running keeps us in close touch with the way we're meant to be. The more you run, your body gets in great shape, becomes resilient while the stride becomes a wondrous rhythm.

    It is competition or a means to an end (fitness, weight management, cardio, etc.,) to most people. However, if you run for the love of running, and want to know more about people who love running, how they live running style, their attitude towards what we perceive as pain and suffering, if you want to re-learn a long f...
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    Ashvin Gururaj

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    May, 2013

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    fantastic book

    Well written, interesting approach on running and evolution.
    I read it like a detective novel.
    I would love to read it again.
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    Thomas Drouin

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    Jun, 2014

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    Excellent Read

    I was recommended 'Born to Run' by friends who are runners... or rather I was present when they discussed this book that was supposedly amazing. I myself have tried to run on and off for the last many years, always stopping when my motivation levels drop due to the pain that running actually is - versus this romanticised meditative sporting activity that it is supposed to be.

    And thats what grabbed me about the book when I began reading. This was about someone who 'wants to like running'- bu...
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    mrugank inamdar

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    Inspirational and fun read

    This book is an absolute must read for all current and aspiring long distance runners. Its a fast paced, well written book on the joys of running! It reads more like a personal odyssey as opposed to a typical book on running. Entertaining, informative and inspirational!
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    Hariharan R

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    Mar, 2012

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    Born to Run

    This is an excellent book about the Tarahumara people, a remote Mexican tribe who run amazing distances for just a little more than the sheer fun of running. The author gives a vivid account of his journey to locate and contact the tribe in order to learn and compete with them. Another interesting facet of the book is the authors exploration of the possible evolutionary origins of our distance running capabilities. A highly recommended read to anyone interested in running and looking for d...
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    Arun Kumar

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    Jul, 2014

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    Mind-blowing purchase

    A friend of mine gave me this book and it was so awe inspiring that i ordered it for m personal collection.
    Christopher McDougall has not only written it beautiful but also discussed the correct techniques of running and how high end shoes have actually ruined running for us.

    He talks in detail about the running freaks(with all due respect) who know no boundaries to best of ultra-marathons to Raramuri tribe(The running people) to barefoot running
    A must have book for anyone who is intereste...
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    Ashish Solia

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    Apr, 2019

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    Must Read for Passionate Runners

    At the outset let me say it, after reading this book, you will not look at the running the way that you used to. However, let me also add in the same breath, this book can be read by anybody and once you do I am sure you will get motivated to get out there and RUN!

    The book primarily showcases a 50 mile race in the Copper Canyons of North Mexico and the Tarahumara tribe of Indians that lives there. For the Tarahumara running is a way of life. The author Christopher McDougall also participate...
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    Anand Karve

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    Nov, 2014

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    One of the best ones you'll ever read!

    One of the rare books where the author is able to mix humor with knowledge without preaching about his beliefs! This is a book that can be read by a non runner as well. Although, for runners, if you are expecting a detailed, in-depth analysis of barefoot running this wont give you the scientific insight that you might expect. It has bits and pieces of the same, but not a comprehensive coverage of the sciences involved.
    Do read if you want to get a kick out of your running.

    Note: The print i...
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    Bharath

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    May, 2014

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    Best in the market!

    One will get to know about basics of running..
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    Prakash Kulkarni

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    Oct, 2021

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    no bookmark
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    harish koshti

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