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Born to Run 2: The Ultimate Training Guide Paperback – December 6, 2022

by Christopher McDougall (Author), Eric Orton (Author)
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From the best-selling author and renowned coach duo from Born to Run, a fully illustrated, practical guide to running for everyone from amateurs to seasoned runners, about how to eat, race, and train like the world's best

Whether you're ramping up for a race or recuperating from an injury, Born to Run 2 is a holistic program for runners of every stripe that centers on seven key themes: food, fitness, form, footwear, focus, fun, and family.

The guide contains:
  • On-the run recipes for race-ready nutrition
  • Training regimen to help get you in shape and achieve your running goals
  • Corrective drills to perfect your form
  • Helpful shoe recommendations
  • Advice about how to bring more joy into running
  • Suggestions for finding a running community

Christopher McDougall and Eric Orton bring all the elements together into an integrated action plan—the 90-Day Run Free training schedule—that provides everything you need to prepare for a mile-long fun run or a 100-mile ultramarathon. Full of helpful illustrations and full-color photos of the iconic first Copper Canyons race, Born to Run 2 is the perfect training companion for anyone who wants to get inspired about the sport again and learn the proven techniques to run smoother, lighter, and swifter.
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"A practical guide stressing fundamentals (food, fitness, form, focus, footwear, fun, family), with the emphasis on learning to run well. The text includes a '90-Day Run Free Program' plus numerous diagrams, strength exercises, and plenty of color photos, many featuring diverse, adaptive athletes. This will appeal to new runners and energize those recovering from injuries, as well as older runners and those who have burned out. McDougall is a captivating storyteller and a steadfast advocate who continues to promote the joy of running."
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CHRISTOPHER McDOUGALL covered wars in Rwanda and Angola as a foreign correspondent for the Associated Press before writing his best-selling book Born to Run. His fascination with the limits of human potential led to his next works, Running with Sherman and Natural Born Heroes, and his Outside magazine web series, “Art of the Hero.”

ERIC ORTON’s experiences with the Tarahumara and his study of running, human performance, strength, and conditioning have led him to the cutting edge of the sport and made him a go-to for athletes everywhere. The author of The Cool Impossible and former fitness director for the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Orton personally trains athletes from recreational racers to elite ultramarathoners. He lives in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Doubleday
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 6, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 272 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1524712345
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1524712341
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.8 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 0.69 x 9.7 inches
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    Trained as a foreign correspondent for the Associated Press, Christopher McDougall covered wars in Rwanda and Angola before writing his international bestseller, "Born to Run." His fascination with the limits of human potential led him to his next book, "Natural Born Heroes." McDougall also created the Outside magazine web series, "Art of the Hero."

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    Born to Run is currently being made into a feature film starring Matthew McConaughey.

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    Eric's experience with the Raramuri and his study of running, human performance, strength, and conditioning have led him to the cutting edge of the sport and made him a go-to for athletes everywhere.

    The author of Born To Run 2 and The Cool Impossible, Orton travels the World speaking on running and personally trains athletes from recreational runners to elite ultramarathoners. He lives in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

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Customers find the book enjoyable and fantastic for runners, with one mentioning it never fails to inspire them to run more. The training guide receives positive feedback, with one customer noting that the tips are scattered throughout the book.

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Customers find the book enjoyable, with one mentioning they enjoyed reading the many new stories.

"...This is THE BOOK for running nerds! Full of useful, effective and fun exercises, anecdotes and testimonials...." Read more

"...Overall, I enjoyed reading the many new stories and eventually I'll undoubtedly try some of the training tips." Read more

"Great book. Exactly what I was looking for. The quality is also good and it doesn’t feel cheaply made" Read more

"...So much so, it nearly insults any other runners. The first book was fascinating and made the sport of running so accessible for everyone...." Read more

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Customers find the book fantastic for runners, with one mentioning how it makes the sport accessible to everyone.

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"...read Born To Run multiple times over the years and it never fails to inspire me to run more...." Read more

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Customers find the training guide helpful, with one mentioning that the tips and exercises are scattered throughout the book, while another notes the practical how-to information.

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"...Training tips are scattered throughout the book along with the other content and an overwhelming amount of often full page photos...." Read more

"...I love the movement snacks and all the other great advice and exercises that I hope will get me back on the road without pain for good!" Read more

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  • Raeley Bryan
    5.0 out of 5 stars THE RUNNING BOOK
    Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2025
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    I keep this book on my nightstand and I just keep reading it. This is THE BOOK for running nerds! Full of useful, effective and fun exercises, anecdotes and testimonials. Helped me to strip away all of my bad running habits and rebuild a rock solid form from the ground up. Detailed and precise instructions on how to train your body to run just like the Rarámuri, all wrapped up in 240 pages, with great photographic accompaniment, presented by compelling prose in true Christopher MacDougall fashion! Please buy this because I wish everyone would read it!
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great next step
    Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2024
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    I’ve read Born To Run multiple times over the years and it never fails to inspire me to run more. BTR2 is a great follow up with all the practical how to information to give me the confidence to not just run more, but to know I’m doing it the right way and truly training as a real runner.
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  • Ted _S
    4.0 out of 5 stars Updates of Born to Run, somewhat unwieldy as a training manual
    Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2022
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    Narratives on a few of the runners in Born to Run are interspersed with updates on some of the informational themes of both Born to Run and Natural Born Heroes. These aspects alone make reading the book highly worthwhile.
    Training tips are scattered throughout the book along with the other content and an overwhelming amount of often full page photos. Flipping pages, this book gives the appearance of a glossy magazine. Many of the photos show only that people of various ages, ethnicities, and physical condition can all participate while maintaining a smile. Most of the photos, though, are of younger athletes in superb condition.
    The training tips are brought together in a 6-1/2 page chapter titled "The 90-Day Run Free Program." There is a table of prescribed activities for each of 13 weeks. For each day there are a few words directing activities, often requiring looking back to previous sections of the book for clarification.
    Most interesting to me were the updates on some of the informational themes. There are new stories on the theme of shoes, along with recommendations of specific models. Gone, however, is any mention of Vibram Five Fingers or any other uncushioned shoes. I found this disappointing, as my biggest take-away from Born to Run was a conversion to Five Fingers (which remain my footwear of choice, especially for long ascents or descents).
    There is a page of food recommendations as part of guidance on using low-intesity exercise to train the metabolism to use stored body fat instead of sugar. Here McDougall partially repeates stories from Natural Born Heroes, but leaves out mention of some of the major figures appearing there such as Dr. Timothy Noakes.
    A very useful feature of the new book is that it has an index.
    Overall, I enjoyed reading the many new stories and eventually I'll undoubtedly try some of the training tips.
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  • Avie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
    Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2024
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    Great book. Exactly what I was looking for. The quality is also good and it doesn’t feel cheaply made
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  • Missa
    5.0 out of 5 stars Motivating and Fun
    Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2023
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    Never thought a book could get me excited about running because of the dream of doing so without injury! I honestly didn't think it was possible. I love the movement snacks and all the other great advice and exercises that I hope will get me back on the road without pain for good!
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  • CherylsArt1
    3.0 out of 5 stars Born to run 2, review.
    Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2025
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    Wasn't as impressed with this book, as I was with the original Born to Run book. The feel of the writing is definitely different, and has a different approach to it. It's more instructional than inspiring.
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  • Tracy Lermon
    5.0 out of 5 stars Guide and story.
    Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2023
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    I really liked the story format of this running training manual. It helps to know the why of what you're doing and how others may used to overcome obstacles. The book itself is high quality.
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  • Evan Schultz
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good gift
    Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2023
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    My mom liked it. Don’t know what it’s about but she liked it
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  • janice
    5.0 out of 5 stars very informative and easy to read
    Reviewed in Canada on January 25, 2023
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    Enjoying reading the book and following it had been really interesting.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 13, 2024
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    Both inspirational and educational. Gives a solid programme to build up strength and skills to avoid most, if not all, sources of injury when starting to take up running.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
    Reviewed in Australia on July 4, 2025
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    This book sold me on running. And when I did my first run after the 5 minute fix I am now hooked for life
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  • Juliana Andrade
    5.0 out of 5 stars amazing book!
    Reviewed in Brazil on June 23, 2024
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    It’s the “Bible” for runners! I loved it!
    Not only the perfect storytelling as McDougall usually is, but a step by step guide to pain free and lifelong running. Really recommend.
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  • Vineet T.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Transform Your Running with This Incredible Guide!
    Reviewed in India on June 7, 2025
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    Whether you're lacing up your first pair of running shoes or you're a seasoned marathoner, "Born to Run 2" is a game-changer. For new runners, it demystifies the process and offers a clear, encouraging path to getting started right and avoiding common injuries. For those of us who have been running for years, it offers a brilliant opportunity to unlearn bad habits and fine-tune our natural mechanics for better performance and longevity in the sport.

    The real gem is the integrated "90-Day Born to Run 2" training plan on Training Peaks. It's more than just a schedule; it's a daily guide that syncs effortlessly with my smartwatch, keeping me accountable and allowing me to log my training with ease. Seeing my progress laid out so clearly has been a huge motivator. This book doesn't just tell you how to run; it empowers you to run better.

    Highly recommended!
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