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Born to Run

Born to Run

By Christopher McDougall

The Hidden Tribe, The Ultra-Runners, and The Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen. Alfred A. Knopf, 2009.

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17 Key insights

A brief summary of Born to Run

A journalist’s personal exploration of the joys found in long-distance running, including inspirational stories—like that of a group of record-shattering Indigenous athletes in Mexico—and groundbreaking insights for ways to run longer, faster, and without injury.

Key insights in Born to Run

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What do you get from this book? Rediscover a pure love of running through adventure-filled stories about fascinating people
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The best distance runners are those who do it for pure love of the sport
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Chris McDougall injured himself running and decided to track down the Tarahumara to learn their secrets
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The Tarahumara’s extreme isolation has kept them safe, healthy, and happy while turning their racing ability into legend
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Rick Fisher used the Leadville 100 race to debut the Tarahumara’s running talent and gain some fame for himself
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Ann Trason was born to run and a fierce competitor—she was the only one who might defeat the Tarahumara athletes
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The 1994 Leadville race resulted in a heated competition that backfired when the Tarahumara returned home for good
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McDougall encountered dangerous territory and cultural differences that almost ruined his chance of learning from the Tarahumara
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Caballo Blanco left the United States behind in search of a healthier, happier life among the Tarahumara
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To recover from his injuries and run in Caballo’s race, McDougall adopted a more Tarahumaran lifestyle
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Cushioned sneakers make you more prone to injuries, but shoe companies would rather make money than fix the issue
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A small but committed group of ultrarunners came together in Tarahumara land for Caballo’s big race
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On race day, the town gathered to watch the ultramarathon of a lifetime; when it ended, everyone celebrated together
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Evolution provides evidence that humans were born to run long distances
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Summary of the key insights
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Selected critiques in brief
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Final word

Who should read Born to Run

Athletes • runners at all levels • sports medicine practitioners • coaches • those interested in the cultures of Mexico • anyone who hates running but is willing to change their mind

About the author of Born to Run

American journalist Christopher McDougall was a war correspondent for The Associated Press and a contributing editor for Men’s Health. He has written numerous articles for Men’s Journal, Esquire, and The New York Times Magazine. McDougall is a three-time nominee for the National Magazine Award.

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Christopher McDougall

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