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Christopher McDougall

2 reviewed book summaries currently available on Globusz Books.

Reviewed summary

Born to Run

Ever wonder why running, something humans have done forever, suddenly feels like a painful, injury-prone chore? Christopher McDougall’s "Born to Run" throws a wrench in the whole cushy sneaker industry and asks: what if we’ve been doing it wrong all along? Spoiler: it involves a tribe in Mexico, some crazy ultra-runners, and a lot less padding on your feet.

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Reviewed summary

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

Ever feel like running is just a chore, an injury waiting to happen, or a treadmill trap? What if we’ve been doing it wrong all along—wearing the wrong shoes, adopting lousy form, and ignoring how our bodies actually evolved? "Born to Run" throws a wild, barefoot-sized wrench into modern running culture, mixing a real-life adventure with some serious science and a dash of tribal mystique.

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