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- ISBN: 0739383728
- WAPI (Tower ID): 112426735
- Release Date: May 5, 2009
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- Tower.com Sales Rank: #67416 in Books (See Top 100 Books Bestsellers)
- #852 in Sports Books (See Top 100 Sports Books Bestsellers)
- #27 in Running & Jogging (See Top 100 Running & Jogging Bestsellers)
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Product DescriptionRun a Quick Search on "Born to Run" by Christopher McDougall and Fred Sanders to Browse Related Products:Browse more products related to "Born to Run"Browse more products related to "Christopher McDougall and Fred Sanders"Review"[McDougall's] prose is light and airy, informative without being pretentious....[H]e offers insightful sidebars on a variety of topics....[in this] terrific ride, recommended for any athlete." (starred review) "BORN TO RUN is like those dreams many of us have, which start simply and end in the land of the bizarre....McDougall recounts his quest to understand these near superhuman ultra-runners with adrenaline-pumped writing, humor and a distinct voice. Pulling you with him through sun-crisped canyons, plopping you into the path of sweat-less super athletes, and crushing your faith in Nike, he never lets go from his impassioned mantra that humans were born to run." "[BORN TO RUN has] a fascinating subject, and the pages of [the book] are packed with examples of McDougall's fascination....[It] is an examination of sport, an allegory of cross-cultural understanding and a catalogue of philosophies of living....[and] a thrilling read, even for someone who couldn't care less about proper stride and split times and energy gels." AnnotationChristopher McDougall, a journalist and running enthusiast, sets out in search of a legendary tribe of tireless runners who live within the massive Copper Canyon of Mexico. The Tarahumara Indians reportedly can run for hundreds of miles without wearing down, and switch instantly to sprint mode to chase down a deer if necessary. McDougall struggles through miles of wilderness to find the reclusive Tarahumara, and is surprised to find a mysterious outsider named Caballo Blanco, or "white horse," living among them. As McDougall trains with the Indians and learns their ancient secrets of health and endurance, he achieves a sense of enlightenment which will completely alter his perspective on running and every other form of motion. To celebrate his newfound spirituality and stamina, he organizes a grueling 50-mile race between members of the Tarahumara tribe and an eclectic mix of distance champions from the United States. If You Enjoy "Born to Run (Audio)", May We Also Recommend:Customer Reviews for "Born to Run (Audio)" by Christopher McDougall (Author)...There are no customer reviews yet. Be the first to write a review! Running & Jogging Bestsellers
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