Born to Run by Christopher McDougall
A journey to discover the secrets of the world's greatest distance runners.
Summary
In Born to Run, Christopher McDougall sets out to discover the secrets of the world's greatest distance runners. He travels to the Copper Canyons of Mexico to meet the Tarahumara Indians, a tribe of superathletes who have honed the ability to run hundreds of miles without rest or injury. McDougall's journey takes him from science labs at Harvard to the sun-baked valleys and freezing peaks across North America, where ever-growing numbers of ultrarunners 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.
Interpretation
Born to Run is a journey of discovery and exploration into the world of running and the secrets of the world's greatest distance runners. It is a story of adventure, determination, and the power of the human spirit.
Who is this book for?
This book is for anyone interested in running, adventure, and the power of the human spirit.
Keywords
Running, Adventure, Human Spirit, Exploration, Discovery