Born to Run
A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen
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Narrated by:
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Fred Sanders
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Written by:
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Christopher McDougall
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NATIONAL BESTSELLER • The astonishing and hugely entertaining story that completely changed the way we run. An epic adventure that began with one simple question: Why does my foot hurt?
“Equal parts quest, physiology treatise, and running history.... The climactic race reads like a sprint.... It simply makes you want to run.” —Outside Magazine
Isolated by Mexico's deadly Copper Canyons, the blissful Tarahumara Indians have honed the ability to run hundreds of miles without rest or injury. In a riveting narrative, award-winning journalist and often-injured runner Christopher McDougall sets out to discover their secrets. In the process, he takes his readers from science labs at Harvard to the sun-baked valleys and freezing peaks across North America, where ever-growing numbers of ultra-runners are pushing their bodies to the limit, and, finally, to a climactic race in the Copper Canyons that pits America’s best ultra-runners against the tribe. McDougall’s incredible story will not only engage your mind but inspire your body when you realize that you, indeed all of us, were born to run.
What the critics say
“Compelling. . . . Entertaining. . . . [McDougall] uses an extended portrait of one of the world's least known cultures, the Tarahumara Indians of Mexico's Copper Canyons, to put modern American running under an exacting magnifying glass.”—San Francisco Chronicle
“Equal parts quest, physiology treatise, and running history. . . . [McDougall] seeks to learn the secrets of the Tarahumara the old-fashioned way: He tracks them down. . . . The climactic race reads like a sprint. . . . It simply makes you want to run.”—Outside Magazine
“Hugely entertaining. . . . One of the most joyful and engaging books about running to appear for many years.”—The Irish Times
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- Robin
- 2023-02-23
Motivant!
En courant, c’est super de lire ce livre, un récit autobiographique et documentaire, 2 en 1!
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- Anonymous User
- 2019-04-26
incredible story
I loved this book so much ! I learned so much about what it means to be a runner and a human !
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- Chris Giffin
- 2019-02-16
Lulls you into a submissive state of enlightenment
At times I found it hard to listen to, but later realized I really enjoyed those parts that I wish were faster. Great performance and loved the story, especially the informative tangents.
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- cabinsteader
- 2019-07-25
Must read for runners
Full of unspoken facts that will change completely the way you look at running. It changed running for me - it’s not even the same sport as it was before - and resurrected the runner in me from a decade of back-pain-induced withdrawal.
And it’s all wrapped up in this addictive story telling that keeps the pages turning.
Read it!
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- Anonymous User
- 2019-08-08
complete enthralling!
this book was completely entertaining. it was educational, comedic and inspiring from the starting line to the finish!
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- Vijay Lakhera
- 2024-05-10
A breath of fresh air for every stride !
"Born to Run" by Christopher McDougall is an electrifying journey into the heart of running culture. As an audiobook, its narrative pulls you along like a steady pace on a long-distance run. McDougall's storytelling mixed with the adrenaline-fueled anecdotes of ultra-runners makes for an exhilarating listening experience. Whether you're a seasoned marathoner or just lacing up for the first time, this audiobook will inspire and motivate you to push your limits and discover the joy of running. Highly recommended for anyone seeking adventure, inspiration, and a newfound love for the open road.
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- Amazon Customer
- 2018-09-14
Made me wonder where my limits were
This book was definitely an ear catcher. I was hooked to the concepts of ultra and keen to learn more. I think its a great place to start for anyone interested. Though i didn’t quite agree with everything in the book. it certainly held my attention and propelled my own search for more information, and inspired me to do my first ultra.
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- Thomas
- 2018-06-28
Excellent
Great story and very good narrator. Would recommend.
It's got everything. Kept me paying attention the whole time.
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- Amazon Customer
- 2019-06-22
3rd time I’ve listened to it on the trails!
Love this book! It inspires me every time! I’ve listened to it on trails and road all over the world. I love the Science and how the sheer joy of running is translated into every sentence. Love how it is read out loud as well! Thanks and to all future listeners- go run - light, easy, free!
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- Amazon Customer
- 2021-06-19
A key read for any runner. This book is great!!!!
The story follows the author through an amazing journey with the world's greatest ultra runners, interspersed with anecdotes from running history to medical science.
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