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Born To Run (Christopher McDougall) - Book Review
Category: Arts
Duration: 00:15:02
Publish Date: 2021-02-13 11:55:00
Description:
Have you ever tried running barefoot?


In Christopher McDougall's best-selling book titled 'Born To Run' we dive into the world of ultramarathon running with a race that combines the modern with the old. The book is a mixture of biography, history, science and adventure; all wrapped up in a story of an ultramarathon held deep in the Mexican Copper Canyon. The principal themes of the book explore the lost art of endurance running and why a barefoot/minimalist shoe style might actually be beneficial to prevent running injuries.


I had this to say after not being able to put down the book. "It's a very engaging tale of people pushing their limits that will make you want to run! It's engaging probably because it is a little bit exaggerated but as long as you keep that in mind it's a fascinating book about ultramarathoners, running long distances and crazy people in general."


I hope you have a fantastic day wherever you are in the world. Kyrin out!


Timeline:

(0:00) - Synopsis

(1:14) - The lost art of endurance running

(6:40) - Foot health and running injuries

(9:12) - Personal observations

(12:29) - Summary: an engaging tale of people pushing their limits

(13:12) - Pragmatic takeaway: running barefoot and without pressure


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