Humans were born to run, it’s just a matter of your natural ability winning the battle against negative thinking.
At least this is the conclusion drawn by former war correspondent and first-time author Christopher McDougall in a fascinating, awe-inspiring tale of the evolution of humans as endurance runners and the offbeat world of long-distance runners.
This well-researched book takes you with McDougall as he discovers the running secrets of a forgotten Mexican tribe and their Western counterparts.
This hodgepodge group of men and women – including a recluse named the White Horse and a barefoot chatterbox – is preparing for the ultimate race: 80 km across a harsh scrub-and-canyon desert landscape in searing heat.
Enlightening and beautifully told, this tale makes you want to grab your running shoes and push yourself a little further.
Book: Born to Run
Author: Christopher McDougal
Publisher: Profile Books
Price: R199,95
What we think: 5/5