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Why We Run: A Natural History [Paperback]

B Heinrich (Author)
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In Why We Run, biologist, award-winning nature writer, and ultramarathoner Bernd Heinrich explores a new perspective on human evolution by examining the phenomenon of ultraendurance and makes surprising discoveries about the physical, spiritual -- and primal -- drive to win. At once lyrical and scientific, Why We Run shows Heinrich's signature blend of biology, anthropology, psychology, and philosophy, infused with his passion to discover how and why we can achieve superhuman abilities.

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Bernd Heinrich is the author of numerous books, including the bestselling Winter World, the award-winning Mind of the Raven, and Bumblebee Economics, which was nominated for the National Book Award. A professor of biology at the University of Vermont, Heinrich divides his time between Vermont and the forests of western Maine.

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5.0 out of 5 stars not the regular running read., May 25 2004
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J. D. Clark "jdc" (Cincinnati, Ohio United States) - See all my reviews
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My wife bought me this book before we left for the Boston Marathon. She and I have built a pretty decent running book library but they all focus on training, diet, form etc, etc. Mr. Heinrichs book focused on why we are all runners by design. He explores the relationship between prey animals and the hunters and how we fit into the picture. Great read that is off the beaten running book path. I loved it.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Why we run, Nov 30 2003
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"Why We Run A Natural History" By: Bernd Heinrich (Author)

This is not a new book it is simply a new titled version of Bernd Heinrich's book "Racing The Antelope" so if you have already bought the older version or read it don't rush out to buy this new titled edition.
The beginning of this book is Bernd's autobiography about his childhood in Germany, and in the Maine woods. In this section he writes about his undefeated cross-country career and his college running career at UMO (University of Maine at Orono). Despite his very unique and almost bizarre childhood, he seems very human and easy to relate to from in two major ways in my life. The first is as a Mainer who has always enjoyed the outdoors, and the second is as a high school cross-country runner. This is mostly because as Bernd alluded to, running itself is very natural especially in the Maine woods.
The middle chapters at first appeared to have just been thrown in, but once you have finished the book his reasons for putting in several chapters about animal biology as well as physiology and psychology become readily apparent. This intriguing and random section goes into scientific detail about several animals such as wolves, dogs, cats (canines, felines), camels and antelopes as well as many more, in relation to running and what we can learn from them.
The final section of his book is filled with details of his preparation and racing in a 100 k (62.2 miles) ultra marathon, which he won and set a world record in. In this section you understand why he had the section on animal biology when he tries to improve his performance by using many different running techniques and fuels, such as Ocean Spray Cranberry juice, which he used and was sponsored by in the Chicago ultra marathon. It is surprising that as a runner you can still relate to him when it comes to the pain he must overcome to succeed. When you look at the distances he trains at and races at you realize just how far away his is with his crazy endurance. To run like he does you have to be in unbelievable shape and be a little crazy.
This was a great blend of Bernd's autobiography, biology and his practice and racing in the Chicago ultra marathon. At times it grew a little dull for me but I still highly recommend it for any runner, at any level as well as anyone interested biology. If you're curious about why we run read this book.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring to runners and anyone else, Dec 18 2002
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Kem F Phillips (Ringoes, NJ United States) - See all my reviews
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This book gives a facinating account of an unusual life and an amazing accomplishment. Anyone who like me struggles through their 3-6 miles will be inspired by how the author conquered 62 miles at better than 6:30 miles by considerable talent and extraordinary courage. The other animals are interesting too.
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