Christopher McDougall: Are we born to run?
Christopher McDougall explores the mysteries of the human desire to run. How did running help early humans survive — and what urges from our ancient ancestors spur us on today? McDougall tells the story of the marathoner with a heart of gold, the unlikely ultra-runner, and the hidden tribe in Mexico that runs to live.
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ABOUT Christopher McDougall
“Longtime reporter Christopher McDougall is also a longtime runner.
He brings his reporter’s passion and eye for detail to the mysteries of running in his latest book. “Born to Run” examines humanity’s inborn need to run and sweat, and it’s filled with passion, odd facts, oddly pertinent digressions and deeply engaging journeys to running sub-cults (and cults-of-one).
Christopher 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.”
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