This is an amazing book on running written by Christopher McDougall published in 2009. It is a book in search of an answer, "Why does my foot hurt?". This leads the writer sets off to find a tribe, i.e. The Tarahumara, the world greatest ultra-distance runners and learn their secrets. The Tarahumara reside in the Copper Canyon region of Mexico. They have been called "The Running People" and for centuries practiced skills that allow them to run hundreds of miles without rest. They run in huaraches, thin leather sandals that encourage mid foot striking and good running form.
Assisted by "Caballo Blanco" whose real name is Micah True, a mysterious loner who lives among the tribe, he was able not only to uncover the secrets of the Tarahumara but also to find his own inner ultra-athlete, as he trained for the challenge of a lifetime: a fifty-mile race through the heart of Tarahumara country which is the Copper Canyon Ultra Marathon. I have posted a YouTube video on my earlier post.
This book has stirred up a lot of interest on barefoot running and minimalist shoes.
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