Born to Run
“Born to Run” by Christopher McDouggal is one of the most inspiring books I have read in recent times.
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The scientific evidence regarding the running capabilities of early humans is presented in a beautiful but not “in your face” kind of manner, so it just meshes into the story. It is not so much about barefoot running but more about the joy of running, though he refers to BFT in the book he does’nt categorically recommend barefoot running anywhere in the book.
The story of the greatest ultra-race of 50 miles in Mexico where the runners traverse 6500 feet of wilderness in 95-degree heat is very beautifully and dramatically narrated. But when you come to the last part where he talks about Caballo’s early life it is here that the story hits you like a sledgehammer because you are already aware that Caballo is past now.
A great tribute to one of the most beautiful tribe of runners in the world. Highly recommended for all runners and also non-runners.
Ram Venkatraman
