McDougall, Christopher
Born to Run: The Hidden Tribe, the Ultra-Runners, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen
- ISBN 13:
- 9781861978776
- author:
- McDougall, Christopher
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Profile Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 304
- Dimensions:
- 19 x 12.8 x 2.4 cm
- Genre:
- Extreme sports
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Born to Run tells the story of a mysterious tribe of Mexican Indians, the Tarahumara, who are renowned for their incredible endurance and speed. At the heart of the book is a remarkable 100-mile race, where a 57-year-old Tarahumara runner wore a toga and sandals to come first. A small group of elite ultra-runners, including the author, embark on a treacherous journey to learn the tribe's secrets and apply them to their own running.
Through his travels to labs at Harvard, Nike, and other locations, the author meets an impressive cast of characters, including a woman who has broken the world record for 100 miles and then ran a 2:50 marathon while wearing a bikini. With incredible energy and observation, the author explores the science and culture behind exceptional running, revealing the secrets to being an elite athlete.
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