If there’s one book that turned the running world on its head and inspired millions to pick up the sport, it has to be Born to Run. Christopher McDougall’s first hand tale of drama and barefoot running included an unforgettable cast of characters like Caballo Blanco and Barefoot Ted set in a backdrop of mystery and danger in the Copper Canyon of Mexico.
Runners everywhere cast aside traditional running shoes to run free like the sandal-wearing Tarahumara natives Chris chronicled. The book was incredibly impactful and many runners, a decade later, credit Born to Run with their running origin story, myself included.
But the advice in the book isn’t without controversy. Barefoot and minimalist running exploded in popularity in the early years after it was published, but has faded in appeal as many runners got hurt and moved back into more traditional shoes. High tech running shoes, with space age foam and carbon plates are on the feet of every elite runner and most of the pack behind them.
But that doesn’t mean that barefoot and minimalist running doesn’t have its place, even with elite athletes. Christopher McDougall and his coach Eric Orton are back to explain how.
Welcome to the Planted Runner. I’m Coach Claire Bartholic and my mission is to help you improve your running, your mindset, and your life with science-backed training and plant-based nutrition.
In this episode, Chris and Eric teach some of the lessons in their new training book Born to Run 2. You’ll learn:
- How training your feet is critical to running pain free
- Why fueling your runs with a traditional high carbohydrate diet might not be the best advice for health and longevity
- And the controversial chapter in the new book that they almost didn’t add
Don’t forget to stay tuned all the way to the end for another Mental Strength Minute. Fortify your mind in 60 seconds or less.
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