Born to Run 2 The Ultimate Training Guide

by McDougall, Christopher; Orton, Eric

• ISBN13: 9781524712341
• ISBN10: 1524712345
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2022-12-06
• Publisher: Knopf

Summary

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. 

Author Biography

CHRISTOPHER McDOUGALL covered wars in Rwanda and Angola as a foreign correspondent for the Associated Press before writing his best-selling book Born to Run. His fascination with the limits of human potential led him to create the Outside magazine web series, Art of the Hero. He currently lives with his wife, two daughters, and a farmyard menagerie in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.