Sports · True adventure and survival
Born to Run
Christopher McDougall chases the secret of the Tarahumara runners of Mexico's Copper Canyons while asking why he keeps getting injured. He joins them for an ultramarathon and argues for barefoot-style running.
Facts last checked 2026-10-17
- First published
- 2009
- Pace
- Fast
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 304
- Format
- Standalone
Read this if you are a runner, or you like quirky adventure with a strong argument about how humans move.
Skip this if you want a balanced scientific review of running shoes and injuries.
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Quick answers about Born to Run
- What is Born to Run about?
- Christopher McDougall chases the secret of the Tarahumara runners of Mexico's Copper Canyons while asking why he keeps getting injured. He joins them for an ultramarathon and argues for barefoot-style running.
- Who should read Born to Run?
- Read it if you are a runner, or you like quirky adventure with a strong argument about how humans move. Skip it if you want a balanced scientific review of running shoes and injuries.
- How long and how fast is Born to Run?
- It is a fast-paced, medium read of about 304 pages, first published in 2009.
- Does Born to Run have content warnings?
- We have not noted any content warnings for this book yet.
- Can I borrow Born to Run for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends Born to Run; the borrow button above searches it for you.
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