Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen by Christopher McDougall is one of the most influential running books ever written. Now available as a used paperback in Sri Lanka for LKR 2,900 at Bookshop Near Me.

## Why This Book Changed Running Forever

McDougall’s journey begins with a simple question: why does my foot hurt? His search for answers leads him deep into Mexico’s Copper Canyons, home to the Tarahumara people—a reclusive tribe known for running hundreds of miles in sandals made from old tires, seemingly immune to the injuries that plague modern runners.

## What You’ll Discover

The Science of Human Endurance – Humans evolved to run long distances. McDougall explores evolutionary biology, biomechanics, and why our ancestors were persistence hunters who could literally run animals to exhaustion.

The Barefoot Running Revolution – The book challenges the running shoe industry, presenting evidence that cushioned, high-tech footwear may actually cause more injuries than it prevents.

Inspirational True Stories – Meet ultrarunning legends like Scott Jurek, Jenn Shelton, and the enigmatic Caballo Blanco, who organized an epic race between American ultrarunners and Tarahumara champions.

A Philosophy of Joy – Running isn’t about punishing your body or chasing PRs—it’s about rediscovering the pure joy of movement that’s encoded in our DNA.

## Book Details
– Author: Christopher McDougall
– ISBN: 9780307279187
– Publisher: Vintage
– Pages: 304
– Binding: Paperback
– Published: 2011
– Condition: Used
– Price: LKR 2,900
– SKU: BX-1363

## Buy in Sri Lanka

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