Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen
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It all started with one simple question: Why does my foot hurt? In this national bestseller, journalist and runner Christopher McDougall travels to Mexico's remote Copper Canyons to learn the secrets of the Tarahumara, a people who can run hundreds of miles without rest or injury. Part adventure and part science, Born to Run is a thrilling story that just might inspire you to lace up your shoes, because all of us were born to run.
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Why it’s great
Part adventure tale, part sports science, McDougall’s quest to understand pain-free ultrarunners leads him to Mexico’s Tarahumara tribe and a desert ultra-race showdown. Teens fascinated by human limits learn about biomechanics, nutrition, and minimalist footwear along the way. Storytelling is fast and funny, making physiology anything but dry. Sparks debate on what “natural” running really means.
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