Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen
Paperback Hardcover Kindle Edition Audio CD"Born to Run" is a non-fiction book by Christopher McDougall that explores the culture of ultra-distance running and follows McDougall's own journey to becoming a better runner. The book focuses on the Tarahumara, a tribe of indigenous people who live in the Copper Canyon region of Mexico and are renowned for their ability to run long distances. McDougall documents his interactions with the tribe and his participation in a 50-mile race with some of the world's best ultra-runners. Throughout the book, he argues that humans are biologically wired for long-distance running and that modern athletic shoes may actually be harmful to our feet and bodies. "Born to Run" has been praised for its engaging storytelling and thought-provoking insights on the nature of running and human physiology.
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