If you're a runner, a Crossfit'er, or any type of fitness enthusiast, have I got a book for you. Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World (Author: Christopher McDougall). I just recently read this book and I have to say, not only was it hard to put down, every time I started to read, I felt the urge to go for a run! It's an incredible story of a tribe of super runners - the Tarahumara Indians of Mexico's Copper Canyons. For them, running is a way of life. Intertwined in this story you will find incredible research on the merits of barefoot running (the reason behind my recent purchase - Vikram 5 Finger shoes) as well as well placed anecdotal exercise physiology research. Being a science head myself, I truly appreciated that aspect to the book. I think it will become one of those books you just might read over and over again when you need a bit of inspiration.
As a result......I have decided to undertake a methodical and ambitious running plan, leading up into fall. An 18 week marathon training schedule, 3 races of increasing distance, Crossfit to make me stronger, culminating into what I hope is a successful full marathon in Oct. That will be my second one - the last one dating back about 10 years! In the meantime, I will be experimenting with a healthier diet, hoping to make some of my own energy bars and nutritional fuel for the longer runs. So far, I have discovered that cocconut water works nicely on a long run - energy and fluid in one.
Stay tuned.....this is only week 1!
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