Born to Run

Zusatztext “Compelling. . . . Entertaining. . . . [McDougall] uses an extended portrait of one of the world's least known cultures! the Tarahumara Indians of Mexico's Copper Canyons! to put modern American running under an exacting magnifying glass.”– San Francisco Chronicle “Equal parts quest! physiology treatise! and running history. . . . [McDougall] seeks to learn the secrets of the Tarahumara the old-fashioned way: He tracks them down. . . . The climactic race reads like a sprint. . . . It simply makes you want to run.”– Outside Magazine “Hugely entertaining. . . . One of the most joyful and engaging books about running to appear for many years.”— The Irish Times . “An enthralling story. . . . McDougall’s background as a magazine writer is readily apparent–his prose is light and airy! informative without being pretentious. Most passages are short and engaging with extra doses of drama and exclamatory phrases thrown in to great effect. McDougall wisely grounds the narrative in his own struggle to engage in the concluding race–he was frustrated with his tendency to get injured–and he offers insightful sidebars on a variety of topics! from the development of the modern running shoe to an evolutionary argument that humans are literally born to run. . . . A terrific ride! recommended for any athlete.”– Kirkus ! starred review "A wildly fascinating story! perfectly told. Born to Run is an instant classic." –Daniel Coyle! author of The Talent Code " Born to Run is hilariously funny! weird! and nonstop fun to read. Runners can sink their teeth into it."–Bill Rodgers! Four time winner of the Boston Marathon “Driven by an intense yet subtle curiosity! Christopher McDougall gamely treads across the continent to pierce the soul and science of long-distance running. McDougall's ambitious search leads him deep into the ragged folds of Mexico's Copper Canyon! where he somehow manages the impossible: He plumbs the mystic secrets of the fleet-footed Tarahumara Indians while never losing his deep enchantment for the majesty of their culture.”–Hampton Sides! author of Blood and Thunder and Ghost Soldiers "Christopher McDougall writes like a world-class ultramarathoner! with so much ease and heart and gusto that I couldn't stop reading this thrilling! fascinating book. As soon as I finished! all I wanted to do was head out for a run."–Benjamin Wallace! author of The Billionaire’s Vinegar “I love Christopher McDougall's Born To Run ! The book is wonderful. It's funny! insightful! captivating! and a great and beautiful discovery. There are lessons here that translate to realms beyond running. The book inspires anyone who those seeks to live more fully or to run faster.”–Lynne Cox! author of Swimming to Antarctica “Galloping along through a multi-faceted landscape that is by turns exhilarating! funny and weirdly absorbing!  Born to Run is a breathless read! but sheer endorphinous pleasure.”–John Gimlette! author of Panther Soup "Quite simply the best book you’ll ever read about running. . . . Brilliant! and brilliantly life-affirming."–Lloyd Bradley! author of The Rough Guide to Running “ Born to Run is a fascinating and inspiring true adventure story! based on humans pushing themselves to the limits. A brilliantly written account of extraordinary endurance! far from home–that also explains how anyone can run better–it’s destined to become a classic.”–Sir Ranulph Fiennes! author of Mad! Bad and Dangerous To Know Informationen zum Autor CHRISTOPHER McDOUGALL is the author of Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Super Athletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen and Natural Born Heroes: Mastering the Lost Secrets of Strength and Endurance.  He began his career as an overseas correspondent for ...

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"A tale so mind-blowing as to be the stuff of legend."  The Denver Post

"McDougall's book reminded me of why I love to run." Bill Rodgers, San Francisco Chronicle

"Fascinating. . . . Thrilling. . . . An operatic ode to the joys of running." The Washington Post
 
It s a great book. . . . A really gripping read. . . .Unbelievable story . . . a really phenomenal book. Jon Stewart on The Daily Show

"One of the most entertaining running books ever." Amby Burfoot, Runnersworld.com
 
Equal parts quest, physiology treatise, and running history. . . . [McDougall] seeks to learn the secrets of the Tarahumara the old-fashioned way: He tracks them down. . . . The climactic race reads like a sprint. . . . It simply makes you want to run. Outside Magazine
 
McDougall recounts his quest to understand near superhuman ultra-runners with adrenaline pumped writing, humor and a distinct voice...he never lets go from his impassioned mantra that humans were born to run. NPR
 
Born to Run is a fascinating and inspiring true adventure story, based on humans pushing themselves to the limits. It s destined to become a classic. Sir Ranulph Fiennes, author of Mad, Bad and Dangerous To Know
 
Equal parts hilarity, explanation and earnestness whisks the reader along on a compelling dash to the end, and along the way captures the sheer joy that a brisk run brings. Science News
 
Born to Run is funny, insightful, captivating, and a great and beautiful discovery. Lynne Cox, author of Swimming to Antarctica
 
A page-turner, taking the reader on an epic journey in search of the world s greatest distance runners in an effort to uncover the secrets of their endurance. The Durango Herald
 
Driven by an intense yet subtle curiosity, Christopher McDougall gamely treads across the continent to pierce the soul and science of long-distance running. Hampton Sides, author of Blood and Thunder and Ghost Soldiers

Product details

• Authors: Christopher McDougall, McDougall Christopher
• Publisher: Knopf
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 05.05.2009
• EAN: 9780307266309
• ISBN: 978-0-307-26630-9
• No. of pages: 272
• Dimensions: 168 mm x 243 mm x 28 mm
• Subjects: Guides > Sport > Track and field athletics, gymnastics; SPORTS & RECREATION / Track & Field, Track & Field Sports, Athletics, Track and field sports, athletics