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‘Invaluable’ – WATERSTONES BEST SPORTS BOOKS OF 2022

‘Born to Run 2 is a must read for every runner out there’ Rich Roll

‘Amazing, really incredibly inspiring book’ Joe Wicks on Born to Run

Born to Run’s Chris McDougall and long-time running coach Eric Orton show us how to join the global barefoot running movement and explore the world on our own two feet.

Born to Run 2: The Ultimate Training Guide teaches every runner, new or experienced, how to master humankind’s first true superpower and tap into hidden reserves of strength and stamina. With chapters dedicated to the Free Seven – Food, Fitness, Form, Focus, Footwear, Fun and Family – we learn exactly how to change our biomechanics, clean up our diets, heal our injuries, adapt to healthier footwear, and prepare for our dream challenge.

Packed with advice and inspiring stories from runners who have made the transition, it includes:
– A rock-solid food primer on optimum diet and power-packed On the Run recipes
– Techniques for running with dogs and baby buggies to help you run with the whole family
– ‘Perfect Form’ exercises that will overhaul your stride in less than ten minutes
– A 90-Day Run Free Programme, designed to give everything you need to run faster and farther, forever.

Publisher Review

Praise for Born to Run: Part how-to manual, part scientific treatise, but throughout a ripping yarn, this book will inspire everyone who reads it to think on their feet * Independent * Amazing, really incredibly inspiring book -- Joe Wicks A fascinating and inspiring true adventure story, destined to become a classic -- Ranulph Fiennes Not just a classic book for runners, but for anyone who has ever dreamed of venturing beyond their comfort zone -- Tim Butcher A really phenomenal book -- Jon Stewart A bible for the barefoot running community -- Ben Fogle * Telegraph * This is, quite simply, the best book on sport I have ever read * Sydney Morning Herald * Reaches the state of bliss that runners ... very occasionally experience in the midst of an endless run -- Simon Kuper * Financial Times * Quite simply the best book you'll ever read about running ... it's brilliant, and brilliantly life-affirming -- Lloyd Bradley, author of The Rough Guide to Running An operatic ode to the joys of running * Washington Post * One of the most joyful and engaging books about running to appear for many years * Irish Times *