Born to Run
Christopher McDougall's investigation into the Tarahumara Indians of Mexico and the science of human running.
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Chasing answers to his own running injuries, Christopher McDougall tracks down the reclusive Tarahumara people of Mexico's Copper Canyons and the eccentric American who arranged a fifty-mile race against them.
Yes. Born to Run is Christopher McDougall's nonfiction account of the Tarahumara people of Mexico's Copper Canyons and an ultramarathon they ran against American distance runners in 2006. McDougall participated in and reported on the events firsthand.
Yes. Born to Run helped fuel a wave of interest in minimalist and barefoot running after its 2009 publication. Brands released barefoot-style shoes, and many runners adopted the form. Some of the book's claims about footwear have since been debated by sports scientists.
Born to Run was written by Christopher McDougall, published in 2009 by Profile Books.
Born to Run is 287 pages in standard print editions, though page counts vary slightly between hardcover, paperback, and large-print formats.
At an average reading pace of about 250 words per minute, Born to Run takes most readers 4 to 6 hours to finish.
Born to Run is a standalone novel by Christopher McDougall, not part of a series.
Born to Run is available in hardcover, paperback, ebook, and audiobook formats from Amazon, Bookshop.org, ThriftBooks, and most major bookstores.
