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

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by jenkinsg, Dec 20, 2012

Pros: Persuasive, Interesting, Informative, Intriguing, Different. For the running nerd!

Cons: One-sided argument for barefoot/minimalist running

The Bottom Line: A great meld of a persuasive argument for barefoot running with a fantastic underlying story.

Review: Disclaimer: There is a fair amount of spoilers in my review regarding what I learned about barefoot ...

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Book on ultramarathons is sure winner

by fluffywoo, Dec 28, 2011

Pros: Durable, nice format, easy to read in both style and content. Great story.

Cons: A few unecessary innuendos and a drunken scene.

The Bottom Line: Definitely a must-read for older teens and up! Inspiring, fun, and very explanatory of why humans are born to run!

Review: Born to Run. First time I heard that title, I thought it was pretty cool. Sounds like something they ...

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McDougall Tells Why We're All Born to Run

by PacManY2J, Aug 4, 2010

Pros: Entertaining writing about a fascinating subject

Cons: none

The Bottom Line: A book that will change the way you think about running and the limitations of the human body.

Review: Since I've gotten into running more than ever, I've had many friends call me crazy for running 10, 2 ...

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