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Ultra-Running Classic

Born to Run

by Christopher McDougall

Audiobook Narrated by Fred Sanders 11 hrs and 6 mins

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An epic adventure into the world of ultrarunning and the hidden Mexican tribe who may hold the secrets to one of humanity's most fundamental abilities. Christopher McDougall's quest begins with a simple question: why does his foot hurt? The answer leads him to the Tarahumara Indians of Mexico's deadly Copper Canyons, a tribe of super-athletes who run hundreds of miles at a time in nothing but sandals.

Part travelogue, part science investigation, and part running manifesto, this compelling narrative weaves together cutting-edge research on human evolution, biomechanics, and the science of endurance with unforgettable characters—from barefoot running gurus to particle physicists-turned-ultramarathoners. The result is an exhilarating exploration that challenges everything we thought we knew about running, and reveals why humans may have evolved to run long distances better than any other species on Earth.