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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Where do I learn the stride?,
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This review is from: Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen (Hardcover)
I heard the author of this book being interviewed on CBC radio and was so intrigued by what he was saying about proper stride and foot techniques vs. the new technology in current running shoe offerings, his studying the of the art by the masters in Mexico etc., that I had to order the book in, even though I am not a long distance runner.The book was fantastic! Not only could I not stop reading it, I couldn't stop talking about it with friends, family and co-workers. I can't wait to study the stride now and get out running, because I now understand that I was Born to Run.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Read then run,
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This review is from: Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen (Paperback)
I'm glad this book was recommended to me. There was a thrill and feeling of personal adventure that went along with reading about the feats of endurance undertaken with the ultra-distance races described. It made me want to run and although I think that I'll always plod along at short distances the book is an inspiration at keeping me out there pounding the pavement. Dream along with other readers and runners as the author delves deep into the mystique and history of distance running. Learn about shoes, injuries, and the personalities behind some of the greatest races ever performed. Even if you are not a runner you will probably find the book interesting and a page turner.
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The best running book I've read in a long time,
This review is from: Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen (Paperback)
I found this book particularly compelling, especially with regard to the thought provoking debate about which is better for my running health: barefoot/minimalist footwear versus modern running shoes. There is also an interesting review of the possible evolutionary path humans took to rank among the greatest endurance species on Earth. The story eluded to in the subtitle is only part of the book and it too is rather interesting. I also enjoyed the various glimpses into the history of ultrarunning. As someone is just beginning a new training regime in order to nurse a chronically injured knee back onto the trail, "Born to Run" was a fine source of motivation. I must admit that I was swayed by the arguments in the book and will be trying out some minimalist footwear as soon as the snow and cold weather allow.
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