Kindle Price:	$9.99
	Price includes tax, if applicable
Sold by:	Amazon Australia Services, Inc.

promotions apply when you purchase

Add Audible Narration to your purchase for just $8.99

Read with our free app

You've subscribed to ! We will pre-order your items within 24 hours of when they become available. When new books are released, we'll charge your default payment method for the lowest price available during the pre-order period.

Update your device or payment method, cancel individual pre-orders or your subscription at
Your memberships & subscriptions

There was an error! We were unable to process your subscription due to an error. Please refresh and try again.

Follow the author

Christopher McDougall

Follow

Born to Run: The hidden tribe, the ultra-runners, and the greatest race the world has never seen Kindle Edition

by Christopher McDougall (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

23,459

See all formats and editions

Great on Kindle

Great Experience. Great Value.

Enjoy a great reading experience when you buy the Kindle edition of this book. Learn more about Great on Kindle, available in select categories.

A New York Times bestseller

'A sensation ... a rollicking tale well told' - The Times

At the heart of Born to Run lies a mysterious tribe of Mexican Indians, the Tarahumara, who live quietly in canyons and are reputed to be the best distance runners in the world; in 1993, one of them, aged 57, came first in a prestigious 100-mile race wearing a toga and sandals. A small group of the world's top ultra-runners (and the awe-inspiring author) make the treacherous journey into the canyons to try to learn the tribe's secrets and then take them on over a course 50 miles long.

With incredible energy and smart observation, McDougall tells this story while asking what the secrets are to being an incredible runner. Travelling to labs at Harvard, Nike, and elsewhere, he comes across an incredible cast of characters, including the woman who recently broke the world record for 100 miles and for her encore ran a 2:50 marathon in a bikini, pausing to down a beer at the 20 mile mark.

Print length

306 pages
Language

English
Sticky notes

On Kindle Scribe
Publisher

Profile Books
Publication date

9 December 2010
File size

3431 KB
Page Flip

Enabled
Word Wise

Enabled
Enhanced typesetting

Enabled
See all details

Report an issue with this product

Christopher McDougall
436
Kindle Edition
1 offer from $17.99
Scott Jurek
6,878
Kindle Edition
1 offer from $15.99
Rich Roll
6,080
Kindle Edition
1 offer from $3.99
Christopher McDougall
4,066
Kindle Edition
1 offer from $8.99
Haruki Murakami
7,831
Kindle Edition
1 offer from $15.99
Scott Jurek
3,514
Kindle Edition
1 offer from $16.99

Popular Highlights in this book

What are popular highlights?

“Beyond the very extreme of fatigue and distress, we may find amounts of ease and power we never dreamed ourselves to own; sources of strength never taxed at all because we never push through the obstruction.”
Highlighted by 10,071 Kindle readers
“You don’t stop running because you get old,” said the Demon. “You get old because you stop running.”
Highlighted by 4,935 Kindle readers
“Beyond the very extreme of fatigue and distress, we may find amounts of ease and power we never dreamed ourselves to own; sources of strength never taxed at all because we never push through the obstruction.”
Highlighted by 4,073 Kindle readers
“Let us live so that when we come to die, even the undertaker will be sorry,” Mark Twain used to say.
Highlighted by 3,616 Kindle readers

Product description

Review

"A tale so mind-blowing as to be the stuff of legend." "The Denver Post"
"McDougall's book reminded me of why I love to run." Bill Rodgers, "San Francisco Chronicle
"
"Fascinating. . . . Thrilling. . . . An operatic ode to the joys of running." "The Washington Post"
It s a great book. . . . A really gripping read. . . .Unbelievable story . . . a really phenomenal book. Jon Stewart on "The Daily Show"
"One of the most entertaining running books ever." Amby Burfoot, Runnersworld.com
Equal parts quest, physiology treatise, and running history. . . . [McDougall] seeks to learn the secrets of the Tarahumara the old-fashioned way: He tracks them down. . . . The climactic race reads like a sprint. . . . It simply makes you want to run. "Outside Magazine"
McDougall recounts his quest to understand near superhuman ultra-runners with adrenaline pumped writing, humor and a distinct voice...he never lets go from his impassioned mantra that humans were born to run. NPR
"Born to Run" is a fascinating and inspiring true adventure story, based on humans pushing themselves to the limits. It s destined to become a classic. Sir Ranulph Fiennes, author of "Mad, Bad and Dangerous To Know"
Equal parts hilarity, explanation and earnestness whisks the reader along on a compelling dash to the end, and along the way captures the sheer joy that a brisk run brings. "Science News"
"Born to Run"is funny, insightful, captivating, and a great and beautiful discovery. Lynne Cox, author of"Swimming to Antarctica"
A page-turner, taking the reader on an epic journey in search of the world s greatest distance runners in an effort to uncover the secrets of their endurance. " The Durango Herald"
Driven by an intense yet subtle curiosity, Christopher McDougall gamely treads across the continent to pierce the soul and science of long-distance running. Hampton Sides, author of"Blood and Thunder"and"Ghost Soldiers""

"A tale so mind-blowing as to be the stuff of legend." The Denver Post
"McDougall's book reminded me of why I love to run." Bill Rodgers, San Francisco Chronicle

"Fascinating. . . . Thrilling. . . . An operatic ode to the joys of running." The Washington Post
It s a great book. . . . A really gripping read. . . .Unbelievable story . . . a really phenomenal book. Jon Stewart on The Daily Show
"One of the most entertaining running books ever." Amby Burfoot, Runnersworld.com
Equal parts quest, physiology treatise, and running history. . . . [McDougall] seeks to learn the secrets of the Tarahumara the old-fashioned way: He tracks them down. . . . The climactic race reads like a sprint. . . . It simply makes you want to run. Outside Magazine
McDougall recounts his quest to understand near superhuman ultra-runners with adrenaline pumped writing, humor and a distinct voice...he never lets go from his impassioned mantra that humans were born to run. NPR
Born to Run is a fascinating and inspiring true adventure story, based on humans pushing themselves to the limits. It s destined to become a classic. Sir Ranulph Fiennes, author of Mad, Bad and Dangerous To Know
Equal parts hilarity, explanation and earnestness whisks the reader along on a compelling dash to the end, and along the way captures the sheer joy that a brisk run brings. Science News
Born to Runis funny, insightful, captivating, and a great and beautiful discovery. Lynne Cox, author ofSwimming to Antarctica
A page-turner, taking the reader on an epic journey in search of the world s greatest distance runners in an effort to uncover the secrets of their endurance. The Durango Herald
Driven by an intense yet subtle curiosity, Christopher McDougall gamely treads across the continent to pierce the soul and science of long-distance running. Hampton Sides, author ofBlood and ThunderandGhost Soldiers

"

"Compelling. . . . Entertaining. . . . [McDougall] uses an extended portrait of one of the world's least known cultures, the Tarahumara Indians of Mexico's Copper Canyons, to put modern American running under an exacting magnifying glass."-"San Francisco Chronicle"
"Equal parts quest, physiology treatise, and running history. . . . [McDougall] seeks to learn the secrets of the Tarahumara the old-fashioned way: He tracks them down. . . . The climactic race reads like a sprint. . . . It simply makes you want to run."-"Outside Magazine"
"Hugely entertaining. . . . One of the most joyful and engaging books about running to appear for many years."-- "The Irish Times."
"An enthralling story. . . . McDougall's background as a magazine writer is readily apparent-his prose is light and airy, informative without being pretentious. Most passages are short and engaging with extra doses of drama and exclamatory phrases thrown in to great effect. McDougall wisely grounds the nar

About the Author

Christopher McDougall is a former war correspondent for the Associated Press and is now a contributing editor for Men's Health. A three-time National Magazine Award finalist, he has written for Esquire, the New York Times Magazine, Outside and Men's Journal.

Product details

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B004CFBMRY
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Profile Books; Main edition (9 December 2010)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 3431 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 306 pages
Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 0307279189

Best Sellers Rank: 27,302 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- 10 in Running & Jogging (Kindle Store)
- 11 in Extreme Sports (Kindle Store)
- 19 in Extreme Sports (Books)

Customer Reviews:
23,459

About the author

Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations.

Christopher McDougall

Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.

Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.

Trained as a foreign correspondent for the Associated Press, Christopher McDougall covered wars in Rwanda and Angola before writing his international bestseller, "Born to Run." His fascination with the limits of human potential led him to his next book, "Natural Born Heroes." McDougall also created the Outside magazine web series, "Art of the Hero."

http://www.outsideonline.com/fitness/agility-and-balance/natural-born-heroes

Born to Run is currently being made into a feature film starring Matthew McConaughey.

You can find more information about Christopher McDougall on his website:

chrismcdougall.com

Review this product

Write a customer review

Reviews with images

See all photos

Sort reviews by

Top reviews from Australia

There was a problem filtering reviews right now. Please try again later.

James

This will make you run

Reviewed in Australia on 15 November 2021

Verified Purchase

I started to read this and i was bummed everytime I had to put it down, and then I got the audiobook and I could barely stop listening.
Christopher unravels the story of the Tarahumara, the running people located somewhere in the Barrancas and feeds you on their ease of lifestyle, and passion of running.
As someone who forced themselves to run 45 minutes a day, I now find that running to me is more of an enjoyment and that there is so much more than “just running.”
This book was a joy, and subtly compares running an Ultra, to the race of life which I personally feel inclined to liken to my own journey of faith as a Christian.
Humans were born to run, because we were made to run. Our own two legs are the best vehicles we were ever given, and after reading this book, I’m sure you’ll be convinced likewise.

One person found this helpful

Helpful

Lemme Saunders

Exceptional

Reviewed in Australia on 29 January 2023

Verified Purchase

This book is incredible. After all the information about Scott Jurek and the main ingredients of Tarahumara diets, the stuff about evolving as running hunters seemed a bit weird. Also the stuff about our brains evolving because of protein is just incorrect.

A few inconsistencies aside though, the stories about the tribes and runners, fantastic stuff. A must read

One person found this helpful

Helpful

Kindle Customer

Great book

Reviewed in Australia on 1 November 2018

Verified Purchase

A bit slow to get going but well worth it. It explains the research within telling a story but setting out the story at the start put me off and I almost didn't continue. I'm glad I did though and I'm going to get some more of his books

One person found this helpful

Helpful

Eliot

Makes you want to run 100miles and throw your Nikes away…

Reviewed in Australia on 17 February 2023

Verified Purchase

Amazing read! Highly recommend. Tribalism, meets antiestablishment boho drifters, meets adventures sports and adrenaline junkie. We’ll research and written would recommend to anyone who likes to run or what’s to get more into it.

Helpful

Rod

Fastest book I've ever read.. for good reason

Reviewed in Australia on 21 April 2022

Verified Purchase

Loved it. Couldn't put it down. I only recently started running, so I'm not super passionate about running, but I felt wanted to go a for a run every time I picked it up. A trail run for that matter too... I'm going to need find some trails to run now, preferably through mountains! Oh, and the Askiate is not a bad drink. I dont add sugar, still good.

2 people found this helpful

Helpful

Bart

Brilliant

Reviewed in Australia on 14 March 2023

Verified Purchase

Such a great and inspiring book. If you are interested in running, get it.

Reviewed in Australia on 11 May 2017

Verified Purchase

This book is awesome a great read. I found it a good way to get motivated for running. Its also is a lead into other ultra-running books. Read then run and repeat

Helpful

Vijay

Great book - if your a runner you should read this

Reviewed in Australia on 1 June 2015

Verified Purchase

Great book, a fantastic/motivational story.

The story follows the journey of Chris as he tries to learn the techniques of the "greatest runners of all time" and prepares for a marathon between these runners and Americas greatest ultra-runners, he also has some fascinating insights into bare foot running and the role running may have had in the evolution of humans.

If your a runner, if your ever pushed yourself to run through a rain storm or a scorching hot day while the rest of the world hugged their Televisions, if your ever hit the "wall" and pushed yourself that little but further, if you enjoy nothing more then chucking on your runners and going for run down a mountain trail then you will relate to this book, you will enjoy this book and you should read this book.

One person found this helpful

Helpful

Top reviews from other countries

Translate all reviews to English

Jeffrey TenBrinke

Amazing story!

Reviewed in Canada on 21 January 2024

Verified Purchase

This is one of the best books I’ve ever read. It was more than I ever expected from a book about running! The story sucked me in and I couldn’t put it down. It’s truly an inspiring book and well worth the read!

Roy J.

Fantastically Motivating!

Reviewed in the United States on 23 November 2023

Verified Purchase

Great book, absolutely awesome story. I became a bit bored with the history of man sections, but understand how they fit in the big picture.
The character development is great. So descriptive and engaging I feel like I personally know each of them. Very well done.
And I have to humbly say that this book is changing my life. I won’t be presumptive and say that it has changed my life yet, but I feel it coming on. I am moving away from the common trend of super cushioned shoes, gradually going towards more minimalist types. Also changing to a mid-foot/forefoot strike and letting my awesomely designed, shock absorbing foot, do what it was meant to do. Calves are screaming some days, but they’re adapting and getting used to the newness.
Chia seeds are now a part of my daily diet. Iskiate is my go-to drink these days. People look at me like I’m drinking sludge, but it’s so refreshing. Pinole is my next dietary adventure, and I expect that to become a regular item in my kitchen.
Thanks for an inspiring, awesome book. I’ve already told a dozen running friends about it. Most already have a copy, but have never read it. I have vigorously encouraged them to do so. Run Free!!!

Zsolt Bátor

A new perspective of running

Reviewed in Germany on 13 March 2024

Verified Purchase

Changes the view of a person how maybe we should live our lives. great reading experience

Mallik Kovuri

Awesome book that is so revealing of running

Reviewed in India on 29 March 2023

Verified Purchase

It is a good book and reads more like fiction. But that’s not the best part. Many books do this. What I enjoyed most was knowing so much about running, of human physiology that confirms we were actually born to run, and not just walk. Something I never knew. Fantastic! Lot if research has gone into this book making by the author.

2 people found this helpful

Juliano Freitas

Livro muito bom

Reviewed in Brazil on 11 September 2020

Verified Purchase

Uma história bacana sobre um povo indígena que tem como valor a habilidade na corrida. Traz ensinamentos bacanas, e a história é legal. A última frase do livro é algo que vou guardar comigo!
“Correr não é sobre pessoas querendo comprar coisas, correr é sobre ser livre”
Compre o livro que você vai entender...

Image Unavailable

Follow the author

Born to Run: The hidden tribe, the ultra-runners, and the greatest race the world has never seen Kindle Edition

Customers who read this book also read

Product description

Review

About the Author

Product details

About the author

Christopher McDougall

Customer reviews

Review this product

Reviews with images

Top reviews from Australia

There was a problem filtering reviews right now. Please try again later.

Top reviews from other countries