Christopher McDougall Libri

Come tantissimi runners più o meno dilettanti del mondo occidentale, Christopher McDougall era tormentato dai tanti piccoli e grandi infortuni che prima o poi colpiscono chi corre. Cercando una risposta ai suoi dubbi sulla tecnica di corsa moderna e sul motivo dei sempre più frequenti disturbi, Christopher è approdato nel deserto messicano del Copper Canyon, dove vive la tribù pre-azteca dei Tarahumara, gli ultracorridori. In queste pagine dense di suggestione e avventura racconta la propria esperienza, la lezione di tecnica ma soprattutto di vita che ha imparato, e la vicenda di Micah True, "Caballo Bianco", l'ultramaratoneta che viveva come gli indios. Un libro imperdibile, per i tanti appassionati di corsa, di natura, di libertà.

Full of incredible characters, athletic achievements, cutting-edge science, and pure inspiration, this epic adventure begins with a simple question: Why does my foot hurt? In search of an answer, Christopher McDougall embarks on a journey to find a tribe of the world’s greatest distance runners and learn their secrets, revealing that much of what we know about running is misguided. Isolated in North America's harsh terrain, the Tarahumara Indians of Mexico’s Copper Canyons are guardians of a lost art, practicing techniques that enable them to run hundreds of miles without rest while enjoying every moment. Their extraordinary talent is complemented by remarkable health and serenity, making them immune to the ailments that afflict modern society. With the help of Caballo Blanco, a mysterious loner living among the tribe, McDougall uncovers the Tarahumara's secrets and discovers his own inner ultra-athlete while training for a fifty-mile race through their homeland. This race pits the tribe against a diverse group of Americans, including a star ultramarathoner and a barefoot wonder. With sharp wit and exuberance, McDougall takes us from high-tech labs to sun-baked valleys and freezing peaks, culminating in the climactic race in the Copper Canyons. This book will engage your mind and inspire your body, revealing that the secret to happiness lies at your feet and that we were all born to run.

A heartwarming story about training a rescue donkey to run one of the most challenging races in America. "McDougall is a gifted storyteller who gets to the heart of the human-animal connection."--John Grogan, author of Marley & Me.e.

In 2004, Dr. Dave Hnida, a family physician from Littleton, Colorado, volunteered for deployment to Iraq, serving as a battalion surgeon. He returned in 2007 as a trauma chief at a busy Combat Support Hospital (CSH) during the Surge. The CSH, staffed by older reservists, became a medevac destination due to its remarkable 98 percent survival rate. Operating in a makeshift environment, Dr. Hnida and his team focused on stabilizing the wounded for airlift to more comprehensive care. Here, the Hippocratic Oath took precedence over military allegiance; every patient received care, regardless of their background. The stark reality of treating both injured American soldiers and insurgents side by side was balanced by moments of levity, as the doctors coped with the relentless pressure through humor and camaraderie. Dr. Hnida's deployment was filled with remarkable colleagues who became trusted friends, all grappling with the psychological impact of war. Amid the chaos and complexity of conflict, this narrative offers a poignant glimpse into the life of a volunteer soldier striving to make a difference, infused with honesty, humor, and the resilience of those who faced the challenges of medical care in an unpredictable war.

When Chris McDougall stumbled across the story of Churchill's 'dirty tricksters', a motley crew of English poets and academics who helped resist the Nazi invasion of Crete, he knew he was on the track of something special. To beat the odds, the tricksters-starving, aging, outnumbered-tapped into an ancient style of fitness: the lost art of heroism. They listened to their instincts, replaced calories with stored bodily fat and used their fascia, the network of tissue which criss-crosses the body, to catapult themselves to superhuman strength and endurance. Soon McDougall was in the middle of a modern fitness revolution taking place everywhere from Parisian parkour routes to state-of-the-art laboratories, and based on the know-how of Shanghai street-fighters and Wild West gunslingers. Just as Born to Run got runners off the treadmill and into nature, Natural Born Heroes will inspire casual athletes to dump the gym membership for cross-training, mud runs and free-running.

From the best-selling author and renowned coach duo from Born to Run, a fully illustrated, practical guide to running for everyone from amateurs to seasoned runners, about how to eat, race, and train like the world's best Whether you're ramping up for a race or recuperating from an injury, Born to Run 2 is a holistic program for runners of every stripe that centers on seven key themes: food, fitness, form, footwear, focus, fun, and family. The guide contains: On-the run recipes for race-ready nutrition Training regimen to help get you in shape and achieve your running goals Corrective drills to perfect your form Helpful shoe recommendations Advice about how to bring more joy into running Suggestions for finding a running community Christopher McDougall and Eric Orton bring all the elements together into an integrated action plan—the 90-Day Run Free training schedule—that provides everything you need to prepare for a mile-long fun run or a 100-mile ultramarathon. Full of helpful illustrations and full-color photos of the iconic first Copper Canyons race, Born to Run 2 is the perfect training companion for anyone who wants to get inspired about the sport again and learn the proven techniques to run smoother, lighter, and swifter.

Bestsellerový autor Christopher McDougall a renomovaný trenér Eric Orton přetavili své bohaté sportovní zkušenosti do ultimátního tréninkového plánu, se kterým si svůj běžecký sen splní úplně každý. Ať už patříte mezi amatéry, nebo ultramaratonce, 90denní tréninkový plán Run Free vám předá vše potřebné pro úspěch. Jídlo, kondice, forma, obuv, soustředění, zábava a rodina – to jsou oblasti, které teď vyladíte k dokonalosti. Běhejte rychleji, dál a s větší radostí! Tato ilustrovaná příručka vám ukáže cestu.

Das neue Buch von Bestsellerautor und Läufer-Guru Christopher McDougall Wie sehen echte Helden aus? Für Bestsellerautor und Läufer-Guru Christopher McDougall war klar: nicht wie die muskelbepackten Rohlinge aus Comics und Hollywoodstreifen. Inspiriert von den Überlebenskünstlern der griechischen Mythologie, wie Odysseus und Herkules, macht sich McDougall auf die Suche nach den Geheimnissen von Kraft und Ausdauer. Seine Erkenntnisse: Ein Held ist, wer zuerst an andere denkt, statt an die Lorbeeren; wer seinen Körper durch unterschiedliche Bewegungen – Laufen, Schwimmen, Klettern – fit hält, statt mit Hanteln den Bizeps zu stählen; wer aus den simplen Gaben der Natur die besten Produkte gewinnt, statt Geld für Ernährungsmoden zu verschwenden. McDougalls neue Reportage ist ein Handbuch für alle, die sich für Spaß an Bewegung und körperliche Gesundheit interessieren, denn, so sein Fazit: Der Stoff, aus dem die Helden sind, steckt in uns allen.

Analyse van de legendarische hardloopprestaties van de Tarahumaras, indianen in het noorden van Mexico.