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Born to Run

A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen

by Christopher McDougall · 2009 · 304 pages

Joe De Sena
Joe De Sena
Rich Roll
Rich Roll
Recommended by 2 elites

Recommended by 2 Elites

Joe De Sena

Rich Roll

About This Book

Journalist Christopher McDougall investigates the Tarahumara Indians of Mexico's Copper Canyons, a reclusive tribe known for their ability to run massive distances without rest or injury. The book examines the science of human evolution and the biomechanics of running to argue that humans are naturally built for endurance.

Book Details

Published

2009

Pages

304

Language

en

ISBN

9780307279187

Awards & Recognition

Washington Post Best Sports Books of 2009Barnes & Noble Best Nonfiction of 2009

Audiobook Available

11h 7m
Narrated by Fred Sanders

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