{"product":{"product_id":"0307266303","title":"Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen","price":"17.74","image_url":"https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41UR-axDNUL._SL500_.jpg","url":"https://www.amazon.com/dp/0307266303"},"comments":[{"body":"I completely concur with this statement. Read the book [\"Born to run\"](http://www.amazon.com/Born-Run-Hidden-Superathletes-Greatest/dp/0307266303) It'll give you a little insight into the barefoot running culture. I blew out my knee at one point, and I'm back up to running like a fuckin champ. ","subreddit_name":"pics","author":"thatguythomas90"},{"body":"But they don't use weapons.  The advantage we have is that we can make tools which allow us to wound the creature.  Then we can track it by sight or by clues left by the animal.  \r\n\r\nCheck out [Born to Run](http://www.amazon.com/Born-Run-Hidden-Superathletes-Greatest/dp/0307266303/ref=cm_lmf_tit_3).  It's a great book about humans and running.  There's a story in there of a tribe that will still occasionally run down it's food.  They run until the animal tires out.  ","subreddit_name":"pics","author":"DrMarianus"},{"body":"If you want some inspiration about running try reading this book. It will also point you in the rigth direction for alot of information.\r\n\r\n'Born to Run' by Christopher McDougall.\r\n\r\nhttp://www.amazon.com/Born-Run-Hidden-Superathletes-Greatest/dp/0307266303","subreddit_name":"loseit","author":"swio"},{"body":"I've had problems with knee and some hip pain while running. I've found running on the balls of my feet completely relieves the pain with the added bonus of a horrendous calf workout. I'd also recommend reading [Born to Run](http://www.amazon.com/Born-Run-Hidden-Superathletes-Greatest/dp/0307266303) really interesting book and the author had the same problem you are having. \r\n\r\nBarefoot shoes have completely changed my outlook on running. ","subreddit_name":"loseit","author":"Dia-L"},{"body":"I read about this in Born to Run by Christopher McDougall.\r\r\n\r\r\n[Amazon.com link](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0307266303/ref=oss_product)\r\r\n\r\r\nIt's about a guy who learns about running through his own injury. It includes a large section on persistence hunting. It's a really great read, I'm actually suprised by how many times I've recommended this to all my friends.\r\r\n\r\r\n","subreddit_name":"reddit.com","author":"samuraimatteo"},{"body":"And read [Born to Run](http://www.amazon.ca/Born-Run-Hidden-Superathletes-Greatest/dp/0307266303/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;s=books\u0026amp;qid=1267529904\u0026amp;sr=8-1). I ditched the shoes and run barefoot or in cheap sandals now, no more plantars fasciitis for me!","subreddit_name":"AskReddit","author":"alans97"},{"body":"[Born to Run](http://www.amazon.com/Born-Run-Hidden-Superathletes-Greatest/dp/0307266303/ref=sr_1_1?s=gateway\u0026amp;ie=UTF8\u0026amp;qid=1285599925\u0026amp;sr=8-1) by Chris McDougall.  \r\n  \r\nIt really changed my perspective on running, and working out in general. It was the first book in a *long* time that I was sad to be over with. The characters, the race, and even bits on human evolution. Excellent stuff!","subreddit_name":"AskReddit","author":"Todo88"},{"body":"Read this: \r\nhttp://www.amazon.com/Born-Run-Hidden-Superathletes-Greatest/dp/0307266303\r\n\r\nGet it now.  Read it.  If you do nothing else posted in this forum, read that book.\r\n\r\n\u0026gt; Is it safe to run with sore legs?\r\n\r\nYes.  In fact, I find when I'm sore, the only thing to relieve the pain is to run lightly.\r\n\r\n\u0026gt; \"Yeah fattie, good luck with that.\" my embarrassment keeps me from exercising because it's so obvious that I need to. Thoughts?\"\r\n\r\nOK.  Why are you concerned with what other people think?  Fix that, it has nothing to do with your running.  Anyone that's serious about running will do nothing but encourage you.  Anyone who says anything like this is jealous and can't get off the couch.\r\n\r\n\u0026gt;  Does anyone have any suggestions for alternative forms of cardio or any tips to make running more enjoyable?\r\n\r\nIf you're running and doing it right, it's not a chore, it's a joy.  You'll wake up early and jump out of bed excited because you get to run today.  It changes your life.\r\n\r\nRunning is not about muscles.  Running is about converting energy(food) into work.  Your muscles are along for the ride and will adapt quickly.\r\n\r\nIt's not about training, routine, etc.  All those things aren't bad - but frankly the human body is more or less made to run a lot.  An hour or so into a good run, a serenity/exhaustion comes over you and suddenly everything is clear.\r\n\r\nIt's highly unlikely you'll really injure yourself while running.  If your stride is improper you can have some knee pain, but fix that with some thin/light shoes and focus on your stride and your body will heal quickly.  Don't pound your heel on the pavement - let the ball of your foot absorb the hard impact.\r\n\r\n\u0026gt;  concerning what can be done (or eaten) to become a physically and mentally healthy person!\r\n\r\n\"Eat food.  Not too much.  Mostly vegetables.\"  Also, run/jog.  Details are not as important as doing this.","subreddit_name":"AskReddit","author":"RagingErectus"},{"body":"Try reading a book or two about running. Generally speaking, anything can become somewhat interesting if you know a bit about it. Then you can get excited to apply that knowledge, or even just feel like you're 'in the know'\r\r\n\r\r\nI JUST started running (seriously, I've gone three times now in the past week), and I would say I owe two of those runs to motivation as I casually read through the book [Born to Run](http://www.amazon.com/Born-Run-Hidden-Superathletes-Greatest/dp/0307266303/ref=sr_1_1?s=gateway\u0026amp;ie=UTF8\u0026amp;qid=1285730874\u0026amp;sr=8-1). \r\r\n\r\r\nToday, I had a HUGE leap in progress, and my motivation was literally by (artificially) relating myself to the characters in that book and saying \"I can do what they are doing!\"\r\r\n\r\r\nEdit: I just realize I made it sound like Born to Run is fiction...it's definitely not.","subreddit_name":"running","author":"globex_co"},{"body":"No, my point is that the general aged twiggy-like appearance of Scott Jurek can not be adscribed to his ultrarunning endeavours, using as a counterexample Mr. Karnazes.\r\n\r\nThis addresses especifically your *\"I would think his lack of muscle was more likely from being the kind of guy that runs over a 100 miles at a time than from his being vegan\"* opinion.\r\n\r\n\u0026gt; If you are just saying that eating meat helps athletic performance then I would definitely agree with you.\r\n\r\nWell, not exactly athletic performance but overall health and well-being. Maybe you can manage with a vegetarian diet, but you'll really have to dial it in, and be really obsessive compulsive on macronutrient composition and supplements. An omnivore has it really easy, just partition your plate in thirds, and have meat/fish in 1/3, and veggies in the other 2/3rds. Add moderate fruit if not trying to lose weight, and presto.\r\n\r\n\u0026gt; EDIT: Have you read Dean's book? It's really great!\r\n\r\nNope, it's on my wish list along with [Born to Run](http://www.amazon.com/Born-Run-Hidden-Superathletes-Greatest/dp/0307266303).","subreddit_name":"Fitness","author":"tach"},{"body":"[here](http://www.amazon.com/Born-Run-Hidden-Superathletes-Greatest/dp/0307266303/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;s=books\u0026amp;qid=1267541079\u0026amp;sr=8-1)\r\n\r\nRight, humans can definitely be fat and lazy, and I'm not saying the average american could get off the couch today and run 25 miles to hunt down an antelope.  But it's how we got to where we are, and anyone is capable if they live the lifestyle.","subreddit_name":"pics","author":"rocketvat"},{"body":"This [Born to Run](http://www.amazon.com/Born-Run-Hidden-Superathletes-Greatest/dp/0307266303) book?\r\n\r\n(also, *heel)","subreddit_name":"pics","author":"andytuba"},{"body":"I hear ya man. I wasn't huge huge, but I was 185 at my biggest. I'm at 145 now. 138 at my lowest. \r\n\r\nIf you have an extra hour you should check this out [Why we get fat](http://videomedia2.swedish.org/mediasite/SilverlightPlayer/Default.aspx?peid=cd8c7aa15bc94a0486f4ee9b66ef8f8f)\r\n\r\nAnd also get this on audio book. It's very well done, enlightening, and entertaining. [Born to Run](http://www.amazon.com/Born-Run-Hidden-Superathletes-Greatest/dp/0307266303) (Acquirable on the internet)\r\n\r\nI don't know how serious you are about health, but looking back I really wish someone would have sent me those two links when I started. ","subreddit_name":"geek","author":"antap"},{"body":"Read [*Born to Run*](http://www.amazon.com/Born-Run-Hidden-Superathletes-Greatest/dp/0307266303). You'll find both the desire to run and some tips for form as well. ","subreddit_name":"Fitness","author":"misplaced_my_pants"},{"body":"Read \"Born to Run\"\r\nhttp://www.amazon.com/Born-Run-Hidden-Superathletes-Greatest/dp/0307266303","subreddit_name":"Fitness","author":"Ghoztt"}]}