I just finished this great book:
It is about the Tarahumara tribe in Mexico and their incredible ability to run for incredibly long distances and time. It is written by Christopher McDougall. He was originally going to learn about the tribe, but ended up running a 50 mile race with the tribe a year after visiting. Matt, I highly recommend it. You can skip chapter 28 which is 30 pages that talks mostly about the evolution of man and how our bodies are designed to run. This chapter was very overly scientific and didn't really flow with the story that flowed through the rest of the book.
The story focused a lot on barefoot running and then became an ad for
Vibram Running shoes. They look ridiculous.
That part of the book wasn't too rough but it got me really wanting to at least try those things out. After reading nearly 300 pages it made me at least interested.
One book for fun down. Thanks to Melissa's brother Mike for the recommendation.
5 comments:
Eric! This book didn't sound like "for fun!" I am glad you're reading!
Mom, even you could become a runner.
What does THAT mean?????!!!!!!
Mom, I don't know if I have ever seen you run. I meant that after reading the book I think that anyone has the ability and make-up to be a runner. It can even be fun.
Okay, EP. I love you!
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