Born to Run (Paperback)

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A fascinating and inspiring true adventure story ... destined to become a classic.'Ranulph FiennesANew York Timesbestseller and word of mouth sensation. At the heart of Born to Run lies a mysterious tribe of Mexican Indians, the Tarahumara, who live quietly in canyons and are reputed to be the best distance runners in the world; in 1993, one of them, aged 57, came first in a prestigious 100-mile race wearing a toga and sandals. A small group of the world's top ultra-runners (and the awe-inspiring author) make the treacherous journey into the canyons to try to learn the tribe's secrets and then take them on over a course 50 miles long. With incredible energy and smart observation, McDougall tells this story while asking what the secrets are to being an incredible runner. Travelling to labs at Harvard, Nike, and elsewhere, he comes across an incredible cast of characters, including the woman who recently broke the world record for 100 miles and for her encore ran a 2:50 marathon in a bikini, pausing to down a beer at the 20 mile mark.

Selling Points:

Quite simply the best book youll ever read about running - its brilliant, and brilliantly life-affirming.- Lloyd Bradley, author of The Rough Guide to Running

'A classic ... in ultrarunners McDougall uncovers a tribe worthy of the pioneering drifters that fired the American spirit, and in McDougall ultrarunners have found their own Kerouac or Krakauer'- Tim Butcher, author of Blood River

'Reaches the state of bliss that runners very occasionally experience in the midst of an endless run.'- Simon Kuper, FT

'Fascinating stuff, particularly for anyone whos ever been frustrated by the apparently shoddy mechanics of their own running body.- Victoria Moore,'- Daily Mail

'A sensation ... a rollicking tale well told- Rick Broadbent,'- The Times

'Part how-to manual, part scientific treatise but throughout a ripping yarn, this book will inspire everyone who reads it to think on their feet.- Simon Redfern'- Independent on Sunday

'If youre a runner, you probably wont reach the end of the first chapter without bolting for the door to get some miles behind you'- Leeds Guide

'If youre a runner, youll love it. Its about how far we can go spiritually and physically'- Kate Hudson, Actress, Elle

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