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Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen
Christopher McDougall
4.26 AVERAGE
2.52k reviews for:
Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen
Christopher McDougall
4.26 AVERAGE
For me this book was just ok. It wasn't bad but not one that I had to be reading constantly. I listened to this book while I was working so I couldn't pay 100% attention to it and maybe that's why. I can see why some people would like it but's just not my "cup of tea"
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If this book doesn’t make you want to start running or dream of running ultras one day I don’t know what will. I’m barely a week into running, my knee is already killing me, and yet I’m reading this just dying to get back out there. Genuinely inspiring.
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Absolutely phenomenal book, every runner or actually ever person should read this book to understand that we as humans are born to run, we really are and it’s just so obvious with the contents of this book! Turn off the leave, stop sitting on your bum and read this it will change everything for you!
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I enjoyed the story for the most part and it definetly got my hype for my first half marathon. BUT the individual backstories of each competitor in the final race got kind of boring at times, especially with each of them being labeled “the best ultra runner of all time” at one point or another. There should only be one right? My other gripe is that there is laughably brief snippet on actually how the author himself went from injury-ridden runner to in the best shape of his life. I was expecting a lot more detail about how us readers can take action and make change to their form/technique to prevent injury and run longer distances with less pain. (Other than running barefoot….which he then goes on to say you shouldn’t switch to suddenly. So when exactly are you supposed to go from shoe running flat sole’d???) The whole basis to the story of discovering the secrets of the Tarahumara was because of McDougalls foot injury but he just kind of breezes over how he went to some expert exercise physiologist and miraculously corrected everything about his form without actually giving readers actionable steps to improve themselves. So that was probably the biggest letdown. I also still don’t get how some of the best runners in the world like Kipchoge use the most up to date, high cushion, low impact running shoes, but half this books is basically a hit piece on the running shoe industry….like if running in flat foot sandals was really the best then why do all the top runners (at least the ones who actually WIN ultra marathons) not do it? Also at one point he pointed out a study that said stretching makes you more injury prone which I just don’t know if I completely buy.
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This book has the potential to be life-changing. Have you ever tried running but were discouraged by your own daunting goals? This book has the answers.
Ever think that not everybody (yourself included) is a runner? Wrong. This book will make you believe in yourself and accomplish anything that you set your mind to.
Ever went running only to experience misery at every stop? "Born to Run" puts an end to that.
McDougall combines the experience of his personal running woes with the stories of other runners, as well as decades long research of scientists, to insist that running is an innately human act which we have not yet lost. Little is left untouched in this narrative.
Running has never seen so possible and enjoyable. I have seen immediate changes to my own running and lifestyle which has already lead to an improved life. I look forward to the future and I owe a lot to this book.
Ever think that not everybody (yourself included) is a runner? Wrong. This book will make you believe in yourself and accomplish anything that you set your mind to.
Ever went running only to experience misery at every stop? "Born to Run" puts an end to that.
McDougall combines the experience of his personal running woes with the stories of other runners, as well as decades long research of scientists, to insist that running is an innately human act which we have not yet lost. Little is left untouched in this narrative.
Running has never seen so possible and enjoyable. I have seen immediate changes to my own running and lifestyle which has already lead to an improved life. I look forward to the future and I owe a lot to this book.
I have always felt happiness in running and thats the reason i picked up this book. Beauty of non fiction is it either enlightens you by teaching you something new or engages you by pandering to your interests. Born to Run does both. Running is something that always kept me happy and in this book Christopher McDougall takes us to a new world. The warm and dusty copper canyons and its famous running people the Tarahumara tribe.
It all started with Christopher McDougall trying to find out why he keeps getting injured while running. The answer gave this amazing book. Tarahumara people can run long distances (435 miles) at a trot. They are the peak of endurance running. The more facts we know about Tarahumara we just entrench deeply into the work of Tarahumara.
Whats puzzling is even with such a gift of endurance running Tarahumara never participate in any races. If they did they could have easily won a fortune. The author tries to solve that puzzle by explaining the lives of Tarahumara and what gives them the power of endurance.
Running is the first art us human species ever learnt. Running helped us evolve, and helped us build civilizations. The author takes us into various researches and lives of many great athletes and in parallel explains the art of Running and how its vital to our living.
Though its non fiction, it has a touching story. The story of Caballo blanco and his ambition of organizing the greatest race that the world never seen. The book takes us through the journey of Caballo and also explains in detail the race. Authors immersive narration of Leadville 100 and the Copper Canyon race is something i ll never forget.
When i picked up this I never thought it would become a personal favorite for me. This is a must read if you love running or if you wonder why Running is such a big deal.
It all started with Christopher McDougall trying to find out why he keeps getting injured while running. The answer gave this amazing book. Tarahumara people can run long distances (435 miles) at a trot. They are the peak of endurance running. The more facts we know about Tarahumara we just entrench deeply into the work of Tarahumara.
Whats puzzling is even with such a gift of endurance running Tarahumara never participate in any races. If they did they could have easily won a fortune. The author tries to solve that puzzle by explaining the lives of Tarahumara and what gives them the power of endurance.
Running is the first art us human species ever learnt. Running helped us evolve, and helped us build civilizations. The author takes us into various researches and lives of many great athletes and in parallel explains the art of Running and how its vital to our living.
Though its non fiction, it has a touching story. The story of Caballo blanco and his ambition of organizing the greatest race that the world never seen. The book takes us through the journey of Caballo and also explains in detail the race. Authors immersive narration of Leadville 100 and the Copper Canyon race is something i ll never forget.
When i picked up this I never thought it would become a personal favorite for me. This is a must read if you love running or if you wonder why Running is such a big deal.