On Crete, the birthplace of the classical Greek heroism that spawned the likes of Herakles and Odysseus, McDougall discovers the tools of the hero-natural movement, extraordinary endurance, and efficient nutrition. McDougall makes his way to the island to find the answer and retrace their steps, experiencing firsthand the extreme physical challenges the Resistance fighters and their local allies faced. 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. 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. In a riveting narrative, award-winning journalist and often-injured runner Christopher McDougall sets out to discover their secrets. Isolated by Mexico’s deadly Copper Canyons, the blissful Tarahumara Indians have honed the ability to run hundreds of miles without rest or injury. It simply makes you want to run.” -Outside Magazine “Equal parts quest, physiology treatise, and running history…. An epic adventure that began with one simple question: Why does my foot hurt? The astonishing and hugely entertaining story that completely changed the way we run.Full of helpful illustrations and full-color photos of the iconic first Copper Canyons race, Born to Run 2 is the perfect training companion for anyone who wants to get inspired about the sport again and learn the proven techniques to run smoother, lighter, and swifter. Suggestions for finding a running communityĬhristopher McDougall and Eric Orton bring all the elements together into an integrated action plan-the 90-Day Run Free training schedule-that provides everything you need to prepare for a mile-long fun run or a 100-mile ultramarathon.Advice about how to bring more joy into running.Training regimen to help get you in shape and achieve your running goals.On-the run recipes for race-ready nutrition.Whether you’re ramping up for a race or recuperating from an injury, Born to Run 2 is a holistic program for runners of every stripe that centers on seven key themes: food, fitness, form, footwear, focus, fun, and family.
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