Born to Run  (English, Paperback, McDougall Christopher)

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...

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.

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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...