Book: Born to Run

Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen by Christopher McDougall

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


I've only had the smallest of desires to run in the past, however, reading Born to Run has given me much deeper motivation and desires to run. Considering the scientific base of this book, it is impressive how well the story reads. I went through this book with surprising speed and ease which I attribute to it's readability. If you want some convicting facts and stories for becoming a runner - I recommend the book. If you're interested in anthropology, history, ancient tribes, etc. - also recommended. Absolutely a fantastic read.


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I really, REALLY loved this book. I'm such a sucker for this kind of thing. In the past, I always thought of running as inappropriate to the human body - walking or swimming be less hard on joints and the body and therefore more appropriate. Born to Run makes me question such logic.  I'm discovering I receive joy from questioning. From my blacks and whites making grays. This book blended my blacks and whites and leaves me with the most sincere and genuine desire to exercise, specifically run, than I've had in a long, long time. And I appreciate that. I need conviction in my life. This book is convicting. I think I'll start running. I've been 'practicing' my non-heel-strike run through the apartment, warranting strange looks from the dog and the hubs...but heck, I'm down. I like bare-feet too, added bonus. (Secretly hoping to convince the hubs a pair of Vibram 5Fingers are in order while we're home...we shall see ^.^)

If you think running could be fun or like the idea of running being fun - I recommend this book. Either way, it's an interesting read.

Not ready to read? Check out this TEDtalk by the Author, Christopher McDougall