In 2010 Born to Run helped me re-calibrate and the results were positive. But, over the past years I’ve gotten lazy with my form, battled dumb injuries and lost some joy in the journey. I’ve run races at all lengths and had some measured success here and there (2:40 marathon, 1:13 half, 15:30 5K). It can feel pressure-filled or overly idealistic and somewhat reductive in its explanations but here is why I love it: I’ve been a runner for about 25 years in one capacity or another. I know why everyone doesn’t love this book. A 90-Day Run Free Programme, designed to give everything you need to run faster and farther, forever. 'Perfect Form' exercises that will overhaul your stride in less than ten minutes Techniques for running with dogs and baby buggies to help you run with the whole family A rock-solid food primer on optimum diet and power-packed On the Run recipes Packed with advice and inspiring stories from runners who have made the transition, it includes:

With chapters dedicated to the Free Seven - Food, Fitness, Form, Focus, Footwear, Fun and Family - we learn exactly how to change our biomechanics, clean up our diets, heal our injuries, adapt to healthier footwear, and prepare for our dream challenge. Born to Run 's Chris McDougall and long-time running coach Eric Orton show us how to join the global barefoot running movement and explore the world on our own two feet.īorn to Run 2: The Ultimate Training Guide teaches every runner, new or experienced, how to master humankind's first true superpower and tap into hidden reserves of strength and stamina.

Born to run by christopher mcdougall