I just finished reading Born To Run by Christopher McDougall. Despite what you might think, it has absolutely nothing to do with Bruce Springsteen. Ultimately it is about the ture story of the author's quest to run pain free. This leads him to study the Tarahumara Indians, who are native to the Copper Canyon in Mexico. All kinds of colorful characters from both side of the border are introduced including Caballo Blanco and Barefoot Ted. It climaxes in an ultra-marathon on the Tarahumar's home turf that is quite exciting.
I was excited enough about the book that I ran about a mile of my Saturday run barefooted. Of course I did this on grass, I'm not actually nuts like some of the characters in the book. I recommend it highly. For those of us who run long distances, it is quite inspirational.
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I have been wanting to read this book. I had a 40% off coupon for Borders so I figured I would go pick up a copy, but all three locations I went to were sold out of the book. I guess I will have to get it on Amazon.
I downloaded it to my kindle, which is usually a few dollars less than an actual book. Of course if you add in the cost of the kindle is is quite a bit more.
I have an iPhone and you can read Kindle formated books on the iPhone, but I have yet to try it out. I think I just prefer the feel of a real book.
I've tried the kindle app on the iPhone and don't like it at all. the real thing, however, is quite nice.
My philosophy on running: I will run.... if someone is chasing me with a knife. :)
Seriously, John, I think it's so COOL you've become such an athlete now! I am inspired! Maybe I will consider a slow plodding jog around the block ... if so, I'll definitely let you know. :)
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Tracey
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