Christopher McDougall

Un relato fascinante que no solo conquistará tu mente sino que también inspirará tu cuerpo cuando descubras que el secreto de la felicidad está en tus pies y que todos hemos nacido para correr. Repleto de personajes inolvidables, increibles hazañas atleticas y ciencia de vanguardia, Nacidos para correr es una aventura epica que comienza con la simple pregunta: ¿por que me duele el pie? Para encontrar una respuesta, Christopher McDougall nos lleva desde los laboratorios cientificos de alta tecnologia de Harvard hasta los sofocantes valles y los picos nevados donde cada vez mas corredores llevan sus fuerzas al extremo. Protegida por el terreno mas abrupto de America del Norte, la misteriosa tribu de los tarahumara de las Barrancas del Cobre, en Mexico, custodia un arte perdido. Durante siglos han desarrollado tecnicas que les permiten correr cientos de kilometros sin descanso, convirtiendolos en los corredores de fondo mas rapidos de todos los tiempos. Este talento, casi sobrehumano, convierte a los tarahumara en hombres serenos e inmunes a las enfermedades y a las tensiones de la vida moderna. Con la ayuda de Caballo Blanco, un curioso personaje que años atras se interno en las salvajes barrancas para vivir entre ellos, el autor pudo desvelar los secretos de este pueblo mitico al tiempo que descubria al atleta que llevaba dentro, entrenandose para uno de los mayores retos de su vida: una carrera de ochenta kilometros que enfrentaria a la tribu contra un extraño grupo de corredores.Reseñas: Aventura, fisiologia e historia de las carreras a partes iguales. Provoca unas ganas irrefrenables de salir a correr.Outside Magazine Nacidos para correr es desternillante, especial, divertido, y una lectura entretenidisima y adictiva. Los corredores lo adoraran.Bill Rodgers, tetracampeon de la maraton de BostonCristopher McDougall prueba en este libro que correr grandes distancias descalzo es la clave de la salud, la felicidad y la longevidad.The Washington Post Atractivo y divertido, retrata a uno de los pueblos mas desconocidos del mundo, los tarahumara, para examinar la apasionante cultura de correr.San Francisco Chronicle

El autor de Nacidos para correr viaja hasta la cuna de la civilización occidental y descubre que los secretos de los héroes de la Antigüedad siguen vivos en la isla de Creta, preparados para servir a

Full of incredible characters, amazing athletic achievements, cutting-edge science, and, most of all, pure inspiration, "Born to Run "is an epic adventure that began with one simple question: "Why does my foot hurt? "In search of an answer, Christopher McDougall sets off to find a tribe of the world's greatest distance runners and learn their secrets, and in the process shows us that everything we thought we knew about running is wrong. Isolated by the most savage terrain in North America, the reclusive Tarahumara Indians of Mexico's deadly Copper Canyons are custodians of a lost art. For centuries they have practiced techniques that allow them to run hundreds of miles without rest and chase down anything from a deer to an Olympic marathoner while enjoying every mile of it. Their superhuman talent is matched by uncanny health and serenity, leaving the Tarahumara immune to the diseases and strife that plague modern existence. With the help of Caballo Blanco, a mysterious loner who lives among the tribe, the author was able not only to uncover the secrets of the Tarahumara but also to find his own inner ultra-athlete, as he trained for the challenge of a lifetime: a fifty-mile race through the heart of Tarahumara country pitting the tribe against an odd band of Americans, including a star ultramarathoner, a beautiful young surfer, and a barefoot wonder. With a sharp wit and wild exuberance, McDougall takes us from the high-tech science labs at Harvard to the sun-baked valleys and freezing peaks across North America, where ever-growing numbers of ultrarunners are pushing their bodies to the limit, and, finally, to the climactic race in the Copper Canyons. "Born to Run" is that rare book that will not only engage your mind but inspire your body when you realize that the secret to happiness is right at your feet, and that you, indeed all of us, were born to run. "From the Hardcover edition."

AISLADOS por el terreno más abrupto de Ámerica del Norte, la misteriosa tribu de los tarahumaras son los guardianes de un arte perdido. Durante siglos han desarrollado técnicas que les permiten correr cientos de kilómetros sin descanso. Este talento va acompañado de una extraordinaria salud y serenidad que los convierte en hombres inmunes a las enfermedades de la vida moderna. Nacidos para correr es una aventura épica que explica por qué correr es uno de los mayores regalos conferidos al ser humano.

Un grand récit daventure, où tout est vrai et un un plaidoyer convaincant sur une philosophie qui fait de plus en plus dadeptes dans le monde : la course minimaliste. Mais pourquoi Christopher McDoug

Buscant una resposta, Christopher McDougall emprèn un viatge per trobar una tribu, els tarahumares, on hi ha els millors corredors de llarga distància del món i descobrir els seus secrets. Un llibre

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 worlds top ultra-runners (and the awe-inspiring author) make the treacherous journey into the canyons to try to learn the tribes 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.

Originell, faszinierend, abenteuerlich: ein Journalist auf der Suche nach dem letzten Geheimnis des SportsSeine Passion: das Laufen, sein Beruf: das Schreiben. Christopher McDougall suchte eine Antwort auf eine vermeintlich einfache Frage: Warum tut mir mein Fu weh? Wie er sind Millionen von Hobbylaufern mindestens einmal im Jahr ernsthaft verletzt. Nach unzahligen Zyklen des Dauerschmerzes, der Kortisonspritzen und immer neuer Hightech-Sportschuhen stand McDougall kurz davor, zu kapitulieren und die Diagnose der Mediziner ein fur alle Mal hinzunehmen: "Sie sind einfach nicht zum Laufen gemacht." Stattdessen hat sich der Journalist weit abseits der kostspieligen Empfehlungen von Arzten und Ausrustern auf eine abenteuerliche Reise zu den geheimnisvollsten und besten Laufern der Welt begeben.Eine Reise, die McDougall in die von Mythen erfullten Schluchten der Copper Canyons in Mexiko fuhren sollte, wo ein Volk lebt, das sich seit Jahrhunderten unter extremen Bedingungen seine Lebensweise bewahrt hat. Die Tarahumara verkorpern den menschlichen Bewegungsdrang in seiner reinsten und faszinierendsten Form. Laufen uber lange Strecken ist fur sie so selbstverstandlich wie atmen. Was wussten sie, was McDougall nicht wusste? In seiner Reportage geht er den vergessenen Geheimnissen der Tarahumara nach. Er verbindet lebendiges Infotainment uber neueste evolutionsbiologische und ethnologische Erkenntnisse mit zahlreichen, inspirierenden Portrats von Menschen, die sich egal, ob sie zum Spa das Death Valley durchqueren oder einen Ultramarathon in den Rocky Mountains absolvieren eines bewahrt haben: die Freude daran, laufen zu konnen wie ein Kind. Einfach immer weiter. Denn in Wahrheit, so McDougalls Fazit, sind wir alle zum Laufen geboren.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER From the bestselling author of Born to Run comes a book that inspires us to unleash the extraordinary potential of the human body and climb, swim, skip, throw, and jump our way to heroic feats."Redefines the heroic ideal, establishing heroism as a skill set rather than a virtue."NPR BooksChristopher McDougalls journey begins with a story of remarkable athletic prowess: On the treacherous mountains of Crete, a motley band of World War II Resistance fightersan artist, a shepherd, and a poetabducted a German commander from the heart of the Axis occupation.To understand how, McDougall retraces their steps across the island that birthed Herakles and Odysseus, and discovers ancient techniques for endurance, sustenance, and natural movement that have been preserved in unique communities around the world.His search takes us scrambling over rooftops with a Parkour crew in London, foraging for greens with a ballerina in Brooklyn, tossing heavy pieces of driftwood on a Brazilian beach with the creator of MovNatand, finally, to our own backyards. McDougall traveled to Crete to examine the physical and mental capacity of Greek war heroes [and] studied natural movement, endurance, and nutrition to understand how regular people are capable of extraordinary athletic feats.... We can all adapt the tools of the athletes featured. Real SimpleLook for Christopher McDougalls new book, Born to Run 2, coming in December!

From the bestselling author of Born to Run, a heartwarming story about training a rescue donkey to run one of the most challenging races in America, and, in the process, discovering the life-changing power of the human-animal connection."A delight, full of heart and hijinks and humor." John Grogan, author of Marley & Me: Life and Love with the Worlds Worst DogWhen Christopher McDougall decided to adopt a donkey in dire straits, he had no idea what he was getting himself into. But with the help of his neighbors, Chris came up with a crazy idea. Burro racing, a unique type of competition in which humans and donkeys run side by side over mountains and through streams, would be exactly the challenge Sherman and Chris needed. In the course of Shermans training, Chris would enlist Amish running clubs, high-spirited goats, the service animal community, and two Sarah Palinloving long-distance female truckers. Shermans heartwarming story of overcoming all odds to run one of the most unbelievable races in America shows the healing power of movement and the strength of the human-animal connection.Look for Christopher McDougalls new book, Born to Run 2, coming in December!

NATIONAL BESTSELLER The astonishing and hugely entertaining story that completely changed the way we run. An epic adventure that began with one simple question: Why does my foot hurt?Equal parts quest, physiology treatise, and running history.... The climactic race reads like a sprint.... It simply makes you want to run. Outside MagazineIsolated by Mexicos deadly Copper Canyons, the blissful Tarahumara Indians have honed the ability to run hundreds of miles without rest or injury. In a riveting narrative, award-winning journalist and often-injured runner Christopher McDougall sets out to discover their secrets. In the process, he takes his readers from science labs at Harvard to the sun-baked valleys and freezing peaks across North America, where ever-growing numbers of ultra-runners are pushing their bodies to the limit, and, finally, to a climactic race in the Copper Canyons that pits Americas best ultra-runners against the tribe. McDougalls incredible story will not only engage your mind but inspire your body when you realize that you, indeed all of us, were born to run.Look for Born to Run 2, out now!

The too-wild-to-believe story of how Mexicos queen of pop became involved in a sex cultIn 2000, an international manhunt was underway for Mexican superstar Gloria Trevi, her manager Sergio Andrade, and the young girls in their entourage. They had gone on the run after Trevi and Andrade were accused of the abuse and rape of the girls in their care. How had a superstar gotten involved in a sex cult with nearly a dozen teenage girls?Andrade founded a performing arts school that plucked young girls out of obscurity and promised to cultivate them into stars. His first recruit was Gloria Trevi. For many girls and their parents, the opportunity was too tempting to pass up. When a known hitmaker and Mexicos most famous singer promised they could leave their hard life behind, how could they say no? But already, whispers of abuse had been circulating, and finally, the allegations caught up to themresulting in a two-year, international chase for the pair and the girls they had taken with them. Finally apprehended in Brazil and imprisoned there, Gloria and Sergio still had tricks up their sleeves.In this hair-raising, masterful investigation, bestselling author and journalist Christopher McDougall uncovers the dark secrets of the supreme diva of Mexican pop and her mercurial manager, catching us up on this remarkable case and the civil suit that has recently been brought against them in Los Angeles. Starstruck is an eye-opening story about the allure of fame and the corrupting influence of power.

Escucha este relato fascinante que no solo conquistará tu mente sino que también inspirará tu cuerpo cuando descubras que el secreto de la felicidad está en tus pies y que todos hemos nacido para correr.Repleto de personajes inolvidables, increibles hazañas atleticas y ciencia de vanguardia, Nacidos para correr es una aventura epica que comienza con la simple pregunta: ¿por que me duele el pie? Para encontrar una respuesta, Christopher McDougall nos lleva desde los laboratorios cientificos de alta tecnologia de Harvard hasta los sofocantes valles y los picos nevados donde cada vez mas corredores llevan sus fuerzas al extremo.Protegida por el terreno mas abrupto de America del Norte, la misteriosa tribu de los tarahumara de las Barrancas del Cobre, en Mexico, custodia un arte perdido. Durante siglos han desarrollado tecnicas que les permiten correr cientos de kilometros sin descanso, convirtiendolos en los corredores de fondo mas rapidos de todos los tiempos. Este talento, casi sobrehumano, convierte a los tarahumara en hombres serenos e inmunes a las enfermedades y a las tensiones de la vida moderna. Con la ayuda de Caballo Blanco, un curioso personaje que años atras se interno en las salvajes barrancas para vivir entre ellos, el autor pudo desvelar los secretos de este pueblo mitico al tiempo que descubria al atleta que llevaba dentro, entrenandose para uno de los mayores retos de su vida: una carrera de ochenta kilometros que enfrentaria a la tribu contra un extraño grupo de corredores.Los mejores titulos de no ficcion disponibles en formato audiolibro.Reseñas:Aventura, fisiologia e historia de las carreras a partes iguales. Provoca unas ganas irrefrenables de salir a correr.Outside Magazine Nacidos para correr es desternillante, especial, divertido, y una lectura entretenidisima y adictiva. Los corredores lo adoraran.Bill Rodgers, tetracampeon de la maraton de BostonCristopher McDougall prueba en este libro que correr grandes distancias descalzo es la clave de la salud, la felicidad y la longevidad.The Washington PostAtractivo y divertido, retrata a uno de los pueblos mas desconocidos del mundo, los tarahumara, para examinar la apasionante cultura de correr.San Francisco Chronicle

El autor de Nacidos para correr viaja hasta la cuna de la civilización occidental y descubre que los secretos de los héroes de la Antigüedad siguen vivos en la isla de Creta, preparados para servir a

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 worlds bestWhether youre 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 planthe 90-Day Run Free training schedulethat 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.

Ple de personatges increïbles, proeses atlètiques impressionants, ciència puntera i, sobretot, una gran inspiració, Nascuts per córrer és una aventura èpica que va començar amb una pregunta ben senzi

When barefoot running guru Christopher McDougall takes in a neglected donkey his aim is to get Sherman back to reasonable health But Sherman is ill tempered obstinate and uncooperative and it s clear his poor treatment has made him deeply fearful of humans Christopher knows that donkeys need a purpose they are working pack animals and so when he learns of the sport of Burro Racing or running with donkeys he sets out to give Sherman something worth living for With the aid of Christopher s menagerie on his farm in rural Pennsylvania his wife Mika and their friends and neighbours including the local Amish population Sherman begins to build trust in Christopher To give him a purpose they start to run together But what Sherman gains in confidence and meaning is something we all need a connection with nature the outdoors with movement And as Christopher learns the side benefits of exercise and animal contact are surprising helping with mental and physical health in unexpected ways