Christopher McDougall Books

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.

A heartwarming story about training a rescue donkey to run one of the most challenging races in America. "McDougall is a gifted storyteller who gets to the heart of the human-animal connection."--John Grogan, author of Marley & Me.e.

In 2004, Dr. Dave Hnida, a family physician from Littleton, Colorado, volunteered for deployment to Iraq, serving as a battalion surgeon. He returned in 2007 as a trauma chief at a busy Combat Support Hospital (CSH) during the Surge. The CSH, staffed by older reservists, became a medevac destination due to its remarkable 98 percent survival rate. Operating in a makeshift environment, Dr. Hnida and his team focused on stabilizing the wounded for airlift to more comprehensive care. Here, the Hippocratic Oath took precedence over military allegiance; every patient received care, regardless of their background. The stark reality of treating both injured American soldiers and insurgents side by side was balanced by moments of levity, as the doctors coped with the relentless pressure through humor and camaraderie. Dr. Hnida's deployment was filled with remarkable colleagues who became trusted friends, all grappling with the psychological impact of war. Amid the chaos and complexity of conflict, this narrative offers a poignant glimpse into the life of a volunteer soldier striving to make a difference, infused with honesty, humor, and the resilience of those who faced the challenges of medical care in an unpredictable war.

From the best-selling author and renowned coach duo from Born to Run, a fully illustrated, practical guide to running for everyone from amateurs to seasoned runners, about how to eat, race, and train like the world's best Whether you're ramping up for a race or recuperating from an injury, Born to Run 2 is a holistic program for runners of every stripe that centers on seven key themes: food, fitness, form, footwear, focus, fun, and family. The guide contains: On-the run recipes for race-ready nutrition Training regimen to help get you in shape and achieve your running goals Corrective drills to perfect your form Helpful shoe recommendations Advice about how to bring more joy into running Suggestions for finding a running community Christopher McDougall and Eric Orton bring all the elements together into an integrated action plan—the 90-Day Run Free training schedule—that provides everything you need to prepare for a mile-long fun run or a 100-mile ultramarathon. Full of helpful illustrations and full-color photos of the iconic first Copper Canyons race, Born to Run 2 is the perfect training companion for anyone who wants to get inspired about the sport again and learn the proven techniques to run smoother, lighter, and swifter.

The best-selling author of Born to Run embarks on a journey to the Mediterranean, uncovering the enduring secrets of ancient Greek heroes on Crete, ready to inspire casual athletes and aspiring heroes alike. After an ultramarathon in Mexico, Christopher McDougall's next adventure leads him to the sharp mountains of Crete, where WWII Resistance fighters executed a daring plan to abduct a German general amid Nazi occupation. How did a penniless artist, a young shepherd, and a playboy poet manage such a feat, evading thousands of pursuers with only their wits and courage? McDougall travels to the island to retrace their steps, facing the extreme physical challenges these heroes encountered. In Crete, the birthplace of classical Greek heroism, he discovers essential skills of the hero—natural movement, extraordinary endurance, and efficient nutrition—still practiced in remote corners of the world today. This exploration is more than a tale of remarkable individuals; it delves into the lost art of heroism, spanning from London’s streets to Brazil’s beaches, and Colorado’s mountains to McDougall’s backyard in Pennsylvania. Just as Born to Run encouraged readers to embrace the natural world, this narrative motivates them to leave the gym and engage in nature, climbing, swimming, and jumping toward their own heroic achievements.

Er war ein begeisterter Hobbyläufer, aber irgendetwas lief schief: Nach unzähligen Verletzungen, Kortisonspritzen und immer neuen Hightech-Sportschuhen stand Christopher McDougall kurz davor, die Diagnose der Mediziner ein für alle Mal hinzunehmen: »Sie sind einfach nicht zum Laufen gemacht.« Doch dann begab er sich auf eine abenteuerliche Reise zu den legendären Rarámuri, den besten Läufern der Welt, um ihr Geheimnis zu lüften. Seine Erkenntnis: In Wahrheit sind wir alle zum Laufen geboren. Mit seinem Weltbestseller »Born to Run« etablierte Christopher McDougall den Lauftrend des Barfußlaufens - sein neuestes Buch ist ein komprimierter Guide für alle Läufer*innen - ob Jogging-Newbies oder Langstrecken-Athlet*innen: Running Fitness und das richtige Aufwärmprogramm, Ernährung vor und auf der Strecke, ein 90-Tage-Plan für das Erreichen individueller Ausdauer-Ziele, Tipps für die perfekte Ausrüstung und den motivierenden Spaß in der eigenen Running Community. Großformatig und durchgehend bebildert mit atmosphärisch-packenden Aufnahmen u. a. von den legendären Races in den Copper Canyons. Ausstattung: durchg. 4c

Bestsellerový autor Christopher McDougall a renomovaný trenér Eric Orton přetavili své bohaté sportovní zkušenosti do ultimátního tréninkového plánu, se kterým si svůj běžecký sen splní úplně každý. Ať už patříte mezi amatéry, nebo ultramaratonce, 90denní tréninkový plán Run Free vám předá vše potřebné pro úspěch. Jídlo, kondice, forma, obuv, soustředění, zábava a rodina – to jsou oblasti, které teď vyladíte k dokonalosti. Běhejte rychleji, dál a s větší radostí! Tato ilustrovaná příručka vám ukáže cestu.

Tato knižní sada se zaměřuje na běhání jako životní styl a jeho vliv na tělo a mysl. V první části se čtenáři setkávají s osobními zkušenostmi a závodními úspěchy Scotta Jureka, jednoho z nejznámějších ultramaratonských běžců, který sdílí své názory na trénink, výživu a psychologii běhu. Druhá část, napsaná Christopherem McDougallem, se zabývá historií běhání a jeho kořeny v lidské evoluci, přičemž se zaměřuje na Tarahumara, indiánský kmen v Mexiku, který je známý svými výjimečnými běžeckými schopnostmi. Tematicky se kniha dotýká otázek odolnosti, vytrvalosti a přirozeného pohybu, přičemž zkoumá, jak běhání ovlivňuje nejen fyzickou kondici, ale i duševní zdraví. Čtenáři mohou očekávat kombinaci osobních příběhů, vědeckých poznatků a kulturních reflexí, které společně vytvářejí komplexní pohled na běh jako fenomén. Sada nabízí inspiraci pro běžce všech úrovní, ale také pro ty, kteří se zajímají o širší kontext běhání v lidské kultuře.