Born to Run 2 Books Collection Set by Christopher McDougall - Non Fiction - Paperback

Titles in This Set
Born to Run
Born to Run 2: The Ultimate Training Guide

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781861978776 / 9781788165815
Publisher: Profile Books

Overview
This two-book collection pairs Christopher McDougall's groundbreaking narrative with a hands-on training manual, giving readers inspiration and practical tools for running smarter. Born to Run follows the reclusive Tarahumara of Mexico's Copper Canyons and the ultrarunners drawn to study them, questioning modern assumptions about shoes, form, and endurance. Born to Run 2: The Ultimate Training Guide, co-written with coach Eric Orton, turns those discoveries into a step-by-step program covering technique, nutrition, and injury prevention, making this set a rewarding read for runners, coaches, and anyone curious about human endurance and potential.

About the Books
Born to Run began as a simple question: why does Christopher McDougall's foot hurt when so many other runners glide through life injury-free? The search for an answer takes him deep into Mexico's Copper Canyons, where the Tarahumara people run extraordinary distances in thin sandals, seemingly immune to the injuries that plague modern athletes. McDougall weaves anthropology, physiology, and a colorful cast of ultrarunners, coaches, and eccentrics into a case against over-engineered running shoes and in favor of natural, efficient form. The result reads like an adventure story even as it challenges deeply held beliefs about sport science, footwear, and the human body's capacity for endurance. Born to Run 2: The Ultimate Training Guide picks up where the first book's ideas left off, turning inspiration into instruction. Co-authored with running coach Eric Orton, who trained McDougall for the Copper Canyon race described in the original book, this guide distills years of coaching experience into the Free Seven framework: Food, Fitness, Form, Focus, Footwear, Fun, and Family. Readers get concrete drills, sample workouts, and guidance on nutrition, recovery, and injury prevention, aimed at building a sustainable running practice rather than chasing quick fixes. Read together, the two books trace a natural arc from curiosity about human potential to a practical plan for unlocking it, whether the goal is a first 5K or a lifelong running habit.

Key Benefits

• Pairs a true story with a hands-on training program for complete running education
• Introduces the Tarahumara's natural running techniques and efficient form
• Includes the Free Seven framework for training, nutrition, and recovery
• Co-written by Christopher McDougall and coach Eric Orton
• Ideal for runners of every level, from beginners to ultramarathoners

Book-by-Book Guide
Born to Run — Christopher McDougall travels into Mexico's Copper Canyons to uncover how the Tarahumara people run vast distances with apparent ease, using their story to question modern running shoes and technique.
Born to Run 2: The Ultimate Training Guide — Co-authored with coach Eric Orton, this follow-up turns the first book's ideas into a practical program built around the Free Seven training framework.

About the Authors
Christopher McDougall is an American journalist whose reporting on running and human performance has reached readers worldwide. A former war correspondent, he brought investigative curiosity to the trails, spending years among ultrarunners and the Tarahumara people to write Born to Run. Eric Orton is a running coach who trained McDougall for the race described in that book and has since coached athletes at every level, from beginners to elite competitors. Together, their storytelling and coaching expertise combine in Born to Run 2 to turn hard-won insight into an accessible training guide.

Why You'll Love This Set
This pairing is perfect for runners, coaches, and anyone drawn to stories of human endurance. It makes a thoughtful birthday gift, a motivating New Year's resolution pick, or a great summer reading choice for anyone lacing up for their first race, their fiftieth, or simply a stronger daily run.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.