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have you read Born to Run by Christopher McDougall? well, okay, neither have i but i've heard it is a great book. no, seriously, i really "heard" it is a great book. since i've been in bootcamp, i've listened to it 2 times completely and have sometimes gone back just to hear other portions to get me hyped up for a run.
in addition to the fact that i now wear the right shoes (check out the previous post to hear about my overpronation), listening to this book inspired me to just keep on running, even when i thought "running is stupid, i'd rather drive... or better yet go to sleep." the author of the book starts by talking about how he can do every other kind of physical activity (such as biking, kayaking, swimming[i think those are the examples, it's kind of tough to bookmark and audiobook]), but as soon as he tries running a few blocks, he falls apart with foot pain and i assume shin splints as well(probably me just me projecting my pain so that i felt more connected to the author).
suffice it to say(i really love that phrase even if i'm not sure i'm using it right), by the end of the book the author is able to run a 50 mile road race with ultramarathoners (such as Scott Jurek aka el venado aka the deer), a barefoot running session(barefoot ted aka el mono aka the monkey), crazy dude who guys by the name el caballo blanco (aka the white horse) and the real stars of the book, the tarahumara native mexican indians of the copper canyons.
i don't want to ruin it for you, so look below for different buying options and listen/read to the book for yourself. heck, you can do what i did and buy a couple of extra copies for friends as gifts as i just did with the overstock option down below. just as an fyi for those of you that like to save a few bucks and don't mind waiting 2-15 days for free shipping, with a $20 dollar Club O membership on overstock.com, you get 15% credit back through the August 15th as opposed to their regular 5% credit back (which is also a good deal if you do a lot of online purchasing).
now that my copy is in the mail, perhaps Born to Run will be the best book i ever read as well(probably not, but maybe!!).
have a good run and see you in the park!
***posted by foxbehungry***
Audio Option (FREE)
Free via audible free trial (plus one additional book: download 2 books right away then cancel membership to avoid credit card charges); other options i recommend for a second free audiobook include ultramarathon man, bossypants, seal team six, inside delta force and medium raw
http://www.amazon.com/b/ref=bhp_bb0309A_adbl2_A?ie=UTF8&node=2402172011&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=browse&pf_rd_r=1AP7WQ1YKKSQXZH2KSNE&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1309901282&pf_rd_i=283155
Paperback Options
$10.19 (free super saver shipping if your total is over $25, free 2dayshipping if you are an Amazon Prime member)
http://www.amazon.com/Born-Run-Superathletes-Greatest-Vintage/dp/0307279189/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1313342132&sr=8-1
$8.61(Club O member get15%/$1.29 credit back if you order by August 15th, 5% back after the 15th and free 2-15 day shipping, otherwise $2.95 shipping)
http://www.overstock.com/Books-Movies-Music-Games/Born-to-Run-Paperback/4290671/product.html
$9.49 at Costco and you get get it immediately in addition to probably buying a hot dog and a few months worth of trail mix and bread
Hardcover Options
$13.69 (Club O member get15%/$2.05 credit back if you order by August 15th, 5% back after the 15th and free 2-15 day shipping, otherwise $2.95 shipping)
http://www.overstock.com/Books-Movies-Music-Games/Born-to-Run-Hardcover/3424391/product.html
$15.82 (free super saver shipping if your total is over $25, free 2dayshipping if you are an Amazon Prime member)
http://www.amazon.com/Born-Run-Hidden-Superathletes-Greatest/dp/0307266303/ref=tmm_hrd_title_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1313342132&sr=8-1
EBOOKS
$9.99 for either the kindle version or the nookbookversion
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