Born To Run
Born To Run
Born To Run by Christopher McDougall is a paperback for readers who enjoy fiction with real texture to it. Runs to about 304 pages, so it's an easy book to lose an evening to, and a nice one to give.
What it's about
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.
Book details
- Author: Christopher McDougall
- Format: Paperback
- Language: English
- Pages: 304
- Publisher: Books
- Dimensions: 12.6 x 1.8 x 19.4 cm
- Category: Non-Fiction
Frequently asked questions
Is Born To Run available in paperback or hardcover?
This listing is for the paperback edition of Born To Run.
What language is this edition in?
This edition is in English.
Who wrote Born To Run?
Born To Run is written by Christopher McDougall.
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