--- product_id: 199731 title: "Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen" price: "€ 37.67" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/199731-born-to-run-a-hidden-tribe-superathletes-and-the-greatest store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # Copper Canyon setting Scientific & evolutionary insights Epic ultra-running saga Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen **Price:** € 37.67 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🏃‍♀️ Unlock your inner ultra-runner — because we were all born to run! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen - **How much does it cost?** € 37.67 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/199731-born-to-run-a-hidden-tribe-superathletes-and-the-greatest) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Fuel Your Fire:** Unlock ancient Mexican diet wisdom including energy-packed chia for peak performance. - • **Mind Over Miles:** Transform your attitude and mindset to smash self-imposed limits and embrace your born-to-run nature. - • **Run Like a Legend:** Discover the secrets of the Tarahumara, ultra-runners who conquer hundreds of miles injury-free. - • **Science Meets Story:** Dive into cutting-edge research on running physiology and the impact of modern shoes. - • **Trailblazing Adventure:** Experience the breathtaking Copper Canyon race that redefines endurance and human potential. ## Overview Born to Run is a bestselling, genre-defining book that blends thrilling storytelling with scientific research to reveal how the Tarahumara Indians of Mexico’s Copper Canyon run ultra-distances effortlessly. Journalist Christopher McDougall explores evolutionary biology, critiques modern running shoes, and chronicles a legendary race that challenges the limits of human endurance, inspiring readers to rethink running and their own potential. ## Description NATIONAL BESTSELLER • The astonishing and hugely entertaining story that completely changed the way we run. An epic adventure that began with one simple question: Why does my foot hurt? “Equal parts quest, physiology treatise, and running history.... The climactic race reads like a sprint.... It simply makes you want to run.” — Outside Magazine Isolated by Mexico's deadly Copper Canyons, the blissful Tarahumara Indians have honed the ability to run hundreds of miles without rest or injury. In a riveting narrative, award-winning journalist and often-injured runner Christopher McDougall sets out to discover their secrets. In the process, he takes his readers from science labs at Harvard to the sun-baked valleys and freezing peaks across North America, where ever-growing numbers of ultra-runners are pushing their bodies to the limit, and, finally, to a climactic race in the Copper Canyons that pits America’s best ultra-runners against the tribe. McDougall’s incredible story will not only engage your mind but inspire your body when you realize that you, indeed all of us, were born to run. Look for Born to Run 2 , out now! Review: Anyone can run, anytime, anywhere!!! - I love to get outside and walk, then try my legs at running, but mostly what I do is I trot. I had to read this book, because it is a famous runner's classic by now, and I wanted to learn more about our fabulous human anatomy and how the author, Christopher McDougall assures the reader that we were truly evolved to run. My personal trainer warned me NOT to run, because I am obese. If you were to look at my body, you would not really say I'm obese, but I am overweight or you might say that I am fat. You won't get in trouble for saying that, even though it's sort of mean, because it's the truth and I need to do something about it! So, I need to work out at the gym and I need to run because running burns lots of calories. I happen to love my body, however - and I DO run, because I LOVE the way that it makes my body feel! This book delves into the joy of running, and there is alot of helpful scientific facts that support the notion that all human beings who can walk, can also run. The author assures us that our bodies were designed to run, and in fact, humans have been running to just survive on this planet since the day we appeared on this beautiful earth. Now - I will never be a half-marathoner, and I don't even want to think of being a marathoner; 26 miles is just too much for me to wrap my mind around. But I can do a 5K, and maybe if I try hard and adjust my attitude, I can do a 10K! After reading this book, I know that I can do anything that I set my mind to doing. Running long distances does require some training, dietary support and strategy. McDougall tells a wonderful story about the Tarahumara Indians that run through treacherous trails in the Copper Mountains of Mexico, and the dangers that follow them, which only encourages them to run faster. It is a funny book; full of great scientific insight and suggestions for thought for all of us who dream of running. McDougall's attitude is contagious; the longer I live, the more I realize that it is our attitudes that help us to achieve our goals. Having a positive attitude can push a person to get up and get out and run. Attitude is more important than appearance, than education, than money or circumstances. Attitude can either make you win or lose; it is up to the individual. After reading this book, I realized that life is 10% of what happens to me and 90% on how I react to it. I learned that having the most expensive running shoes is not the best plan...as a matter of fact, McDougall claims that the more expensive the running shoe, the more likely it will cause foot problems or injury!McDougall promotes cheap, beat-up old running shoes or Vibrams; which I always had such a low opinion of because of their extreme ugliness. Nobody wants to see your toes! Feet are somewhat ugly, and Vibrams make them look even uglier; I don't like to show my feet off if I don't have to. But anyhow - - - I loved that McDougall discusses the Mexican diet of pinto beans, tortillas and rice, with some form of protein added to the plate. He gets into Chia, which is a weird plant based grain that I normally never noticed, but now I will go to the health food store and give it a try. You can add it to your cereal, or main dishes or create a drink out of Chia. It's supposed to be a clean and energy packing food. Diet has an enormous impact on one's ability to run and run and run. I can't imagine running for four hours straight, though. I know my limitations. Or are they just self-imposed, imaginary limitations that I should endeavor to smash through like they don't exist? This book has adjusted my attitude about how I view my body. Attitude is what drove this man to overcome his own pain while running, and he achieved a high level of running performance by the end of the book. Get the book, read it - savor it like a hot bowl of delicious soup on a cold, dank and rainy day! There is alot to learn inside of it and I guarantee you will enjoy the process of reading it. Review: Excellent Source of Inspiration for Runners and a Fascinating Examination of Modern Running Shoes - Christopher McDougall's "Born to Run" contains an epic tale about a race between some of the greatest modern ultra-runners pitted against the original (and elusive) extreme distance-runners, the Tarahumara Indians of Mexico. I was impressed on multiple levels and look forward to re-reading this book in the future. I chose to read this book at this time because I am in the middle of training for my second half-marathon and thought it would give me an extra boost of inspiration for my training. Not only was the book helpful for my training, it was educational and thrilling at the same time. This book pack quite a punch — certainly more than I bargained for, which was a pleasant surprise. The Tarahumara Indians are a group of native Mexicans that are well-known for their ability to run ultra-marathon distances. They are difficult to locate due to their ability to camouflage their homesteads, and prefer hermet-like isolation to interacting with the outside world. It is difficult to earn their trust, and McDougall explains the process that he went through to locate them and then cultivate a positive relationship with them. I found the story of the Tarahumara fascinating and even jaw-dropping at times, and McDougall does an excellent job describing their background to his readers. There is a character in the book named Caballo Blanco, who is a former-American that lives primarily in the Copper Canyons where the Tarahumara are located. He is capable of running ultra-marathon distances daily, just like the Tarahumara, and he has befriended the Indians over a long period of time. "Born to Run" begins with the search for Caballo, who takes McDougall under his wing and eventually orchestrates an incredibly unique ultra-marathon race between the Tarahumara and a small ragtag group of modern ultra-runners. The book takes a brief detour to discuss the correlation between modern running shoes and injuries. I was very interested in this section and absorbed a lot of helpful information that I plan to gradually incorporate into my running practice. Next there is a section that offers evolutionary evidence that shows that our species may have evolved the ability to run long distances specifically for persistence hunting (running animals to death by exhaustion). Is it really possible that modern-day humans are built for long-distance running because it provided an evolutionary advantage over the Neanderthals? I will have to reserve my judgment for this theory until I read more scientific evidence, but it is certainly an interesting theory. And it inspires me to encourage everyone I know to pick up running, since we may have literally been built for it! The climax of the book centers on the race between the Tarahumara Indians and modern ultra-runners. The race sounds like a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and McDougall's description of it is enough to make any runner salivate with desire to take part. "Born to Run" is an excellent book that provides a thrilling yarn, a history of an ancient group of ultra-runners, an in-depth look into the possibility that modern running shoes cause running-related injuries, and an evolutionary theory about our ancestors' ability to run long distance for hunting animals. I would advise any runner who is interested to give it a read, and look forward to reading it again in the future. ## Features - Tarahumara Indians - Copper Canyon - Running race - Long-distance running - mexico ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #8,577 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #2 in Track & Field Sports #3 in Extreme Sports (Books) #13 in Running & Jogging (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 26,480 Reviews | ## Images ![Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81p6pJbLbCL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Anyone can run, anytime, anywhere!!! *by M***A on May 8, 2013* I love to get outside and walk, then try my legs at running, but mostly what I do is I trot. I had to read this book, because it is a famous runner's classic by now, and I wanted to learn more about our fabulous human anatomy and how the author, Christopher McDougall assures the reader that we were truly evolved to run. My personal trainer warned me NOT to run, because I am obese. If you were to look at my body, you would not really say I'm obese, but I am overweight or you might say that I am fat. You won't get in trouble for saying that, even though it's sort of mean, because it's the truth and I need to do something about it! So, I need to work out at the gym and I need to run because running burns lots of calories. I happen to love my body, however - and I DO run, because I LOVE the way that it makes my body feel! This book delves into the joy of running, and there is alot of helpful scientific facts that support the notion that all human beings who can walk, can also run. The author assures us that our bodies were designed to run, and in fact, humans have been running to just survive on this planet since the day we appeared on this beautiful earth. Now - I will never be a half-marathoner, and I don't even want to think of being a marathoner; 26 miles is just too much for me to wrap my mind around. But I can do a 5K, and maybe if I try hard and adjust my attitude, I can do a 10K! After reading this book, I know that I can do anything that I set my mind to doing. Running long distances does require some training, dietary support and strategy. McDougall tells a wonderful story about the Tarahumara Indians that run through treacherous trails in the Copper Mountains of Mexico, and the dangers that follow them, which only encourages them to run faster. It is a funny book; full of great scientific insight and suggestions for thought for all of us who dream of running. McDougall's attitude is contagious; the longer I live, the more I realize that it is our attitudes that help us to achieve our goals. Having a positive attitude can push a person to get up and get out and run. Attitude is more important than appearance, than education, than money or circumstances. Attitude can either make you win or lose; it is up to the individual. After reading this book, I realized that life is 10% of what happens to me and 90% on how I react to it. I learned that having the most expensive running shoes is not the best plan...as a matter of fact, McDougall claims that the more expensive the running shoe, the more likely it will cause foot problems or injury!McDougall promotes cheap, beat-up old running shoes or Vibrams; which I always had such a low opinion of because of their extreme ugliness. Nobody wants to see your toes! Feet are somewhat ugly, and Vibrams make them look even uglier; I don't like to show my feet off if I don't have to. But anyhow - - - I loved that McDougall discusses the Mexican diet of pinto beans, tortillas and rice, with some form of protein added to the plate. He gets into Chia, which is a weird plant based grain that I normally never noticed, but now I will go to the health food store and give it a try. You can add it to your cereal, or main dishes or create a drink out of Chia. It's supposed to be a clean and energy packing food. Diet has an enormous impact on one's ability to run and run and run. I can't imagine running for four hours straight, though. I know my limitations. Or are they just self-imposed, imaginary limitations that I should endeavor to smash through like they don't exist? This book has adjusted my attitude about how I view my body. Attitude is what drove this man to overcome his own pain while running, and he achieved a high level of running performance by the end of the book. Get the book, read it - savor it like a hot bowl of delicious soup on a cold, dank and rainy day! There is alot to learn inside of it and I guarantee you will enjoy the process of reading it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent Source of Inspiration for Runners and a Fascinating Examination of Modern Running Shoes *by D***R on March 28, 2015* Christopher McDougall's "Born to Run" contains an epic tale about a race between some of the greatest modern ultra-runners pitted against the original (and elusive) extreme distance-runners, the Tarahumara Indians of Mexico. I was impressed on multiple levels and look forward to re-reading this book in the future. I chose to read this book at this time because I am in the middle of training for my second half-marathon and thought it would give me an extra boost of inspiration for my training. Not only was the book helpful for my training, it was educational and thrilling at the same time. This book pack quite a punch — certainly more than I bargained for, which was a pleasant surprise. The Tarahumara Indians are a group of native Mexicans that are well-known for their ability to run ultra-marathon distances. They are difficult to locate due to their ability to camouflage their homesteads, and prefer hermet-like isolation to interacting with the outside world. It is difficult to earn their trust, and McDougall explains the process that he went through to locate them and then cultivate a positive relationship with them. I found the story of the Tarahumara fascinating and even jaw-dropping at times, and McDougall does an excellent job describing their background to his readers. There is a character in the book named Caballo Blanco, who is a former-American that lives primarily in the Copper Canyons where the Tarahumara are located. He is capable of running ultra-marathon distances daily, just like the Tarahumara, and he has befriended the Indians over a long period of time. "Born to Run" begins with the search for Caballo, who takes McDougall under his wing and eventually orchestrates an incredibly unique ultra-marathon race between the Tarahumara and a small ragtag group of modern ultra-runners. The book takes a brief detour to discuss the correlation between modern running shoes and injuries. I was very interested in this section and absorbed a lot of helpful information that I plan to gradually incorporate into my running practice. Next there is a section that offers evolutionary evidence that shows that our species may have evolved the ability to run long distances specifically for persistence hunting (running animals to death by exhaustion). Is it really possible that modern-day humans are built for long-distance running because it provided an evolutionary advantage over the Neanderthals? I will have to reserve my judgment for this theory until I read more scientific evidence, but it is certainly an interesting theory. And it inspires me to encourage everyone I know to pick up running, since we may have literally been built for it! The climax of the book centers on the race between the Tarahumara Indians and modern ultra-runners. The race sounds like a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and McDougall's description of it is enough to make any runner salivate with desire to take part. "Born to Run" is an excellent book that provides a thrilling yarn, a history of an ancient group of ultra-runners, an in-depth look into the possibility that modern running shoes cause running-related injuries, and an evolutionary theory about our ancestors' ability to run long distance for hunting animals. I would advise any runner who is interested to give it a read, and look forward to reading it again in the future. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Run for fun *by S***A on March 31, 2011* First, this book tells a good story. It meanders through colorful characters, rather eccentric most of them, & difficult terrains. Threads emerge & dissolve in this largely straightforward storyline, but for me the two aspects, woven into the larger story, that set this book apart are the science & philosophy of running. First, the philosophy. Essentially, this book projects running as a 'flow' experience. Not grit, not determination, not endless hours of practice in the search of a medal or a record, but running because its something you love to do. Because its fun to run, because its fun to push your body to see how far it will let you push. And the only goal you set is your own. Just like music, you enjoy it when you start & enjoy it as you gain mastery. You gain mastery because you enjoy it, you practice because you love it, & if you do get certain recognition or commercial benefits, well, that is secondary too. The end goal is engagement & enjoyment - & that's the philosophy of running too, just as much it is the philosophy of music or arts. Secondly, the science. I found the anatomical aspects both interesting & convincing, I enjoyed reading about what the anatomy of running means for running shoes. I can't say if the research behind is exacting, McDougall is no scientist, but to me it made sense. It is when McDougall starts talking evolution that I got a little uncomfortable. It is a brilliant piece to read & its a great argument to show how our bodies are made for distance running - in fact, it almost reads like a detective novel as McDougall sets out to find the evolutionary roots of running - & while the theory & reasoning seemed to make sense, I do not know if McDougall presents enough evidence. Yes, he presents the story of a hunter-gatherer tribe which ran its prey to exhaustion to feed on it, but I do not know if this is representative enough as evidence that links running directly to Darwin's evolution. McDougall writes flowing text with a certain amount of humour. Good story & good research - you should pick it up if you are a runner & even if you enjoy popular philosophy & motivational theories. @souvikstweets ## Frequently Bought Together - Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen - Born to Run 2: The Ultimate Training Guide - Eat and Run: My Unlikely Journey to Ultramarathon Greatness --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/199731-born-to-run-a-hidden-tribe-superathletes-and-the-greatest](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/199731-born-to-run-a-hidden-tribe-superathletes-and-the-greatest) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-06-22*