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