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Very much enjoyed this book! I was enthralled by Chris' article in "Men's Health", and felt all but compelled to read the book. You'll find four distinct "flavors" within. It begins with a first-hand adventure tale, as the author recounts a harrowing expedition to find the elusive tribe. It morphs into a historical biography of one of the more colorful characters you'll encounter. It then dives into the evolutionary biology, anthropology, and physiology of human running with compelling arguments
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I am not a runner. If I was, perhaps I would've enjoyed this book more. The most interesting part for me were the sections dealing with the Tarahumara Indians. I did learn quite a few things through this title, and that is always a positive thing
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The Men's Health prose wears thin, but it is plenty entertaining for anyone even mildly interested in running.
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