
Christopher McDougall is an American journalist and author focused on endurance, adventure, running, and human performance. He is best known for Born to Run, along with Natural Born Heroes and Born to Run 2. Born to Run became a bestselling book and significantly expanded mainstream interest in barefoot running and ultramarathon culture.

Christopher McDougall
An exhilarating journey into the world of ultra-running, exploring human endurance and the secrets of Mexico's Tarahumara tribe.

Christopher McDougall
Uncover ancient secrets of strength and endurance as McDougall explores heroism through history, fitness, and adventure.

Christopher McDougall
An exhilarating journey into the world of ultra-running, exploring human endurance and the secrets of Mexico's Tarahumara tribe.

Christopher McDougall
Uncover ancient secrets of strength and endurance as McDougall explores heroism through history, fitness, and adventure.
"Longtime reporter Christopher McDougall brings his reporter's passion and eye for detail to the mysteries of running"
— TED
"Christopher McDougall is a charming, enthusiastic storyteller"
— Publishers Weekly
"Christopher McDougall whisks the reader along on a compelling dash to the end and captures the joy that a brisk run brings"
— Science News
"Christopher McDougall has built a career as a running guru on the back of his hugely readable first book Born to Run"
— The Independent
"Christopher McDougall recounts his quest to understand near superhuman ultra-runners with adrenaline-pumped writing, humor and a distinct voice"
— NPR
"Christopher McDougall makes it clear that heroes, ancient and modern, are not somehow supernaturally endowed after all"
— BookPage
"Christopher McDougall’s background as a magazine writer is readily apparent—his prose is light and airy, informative without being pretentious"
— Kirkus Reviews
"Equal parts quest, physiology treatise, and running history, Christopher McDougall seeks the secrets of the Tarahumara"
— Outside Magazine
Creato da alumni della Columbia University a San Francisco
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