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Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen

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Is this a good book for a person that had a series of leg injuries and is looking to get back into running?
Juli Hoffman This is as much a memoir as it is a story about running. I am not a runner and yet I enjoyed it very much. I would recommend reading this for what it …moreThis is as much a memoir as it is a story about running. I am not a runner and yet I enjoyed it very much. I would recommend reading this for what it is, however if you are looking for a step-by-step how to guide, this may not be the book you're looking for. It doesn't go into detailed how to methods. It does tell the amazing stories of some fascinating ultra marathon runners. I'd say this book is more inspirational than instructional. (less)
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Is this an appropriate book for a 12 year old boy to read? Explicit language, themes etc?
Joe It also features some heavy drinking. Not promoted as good, but if your child has not thought about it before you may want to chat about alcohol use w…moreIt also features some heavy drinking. Not promoted as good, but if your child has not thought about it before you may want to chat about alcohol use while he reads. (less)
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I read this book years ago, and I have a vague memory of a mention of one of the female runners losing something like 10 pounds over the course of a race. I was trying to go back and find that fact to see if I remembered it correctly, but I can't find it in the book. Does anything know what I'm referring to?
Mihai Rosca I don't think the reference is about one woman in particular as it is about the ultra runners that can loose indeed ten pounds and more during an ultr…moreI don't think the reference is about one woman in particular as it is about the ultra runners that can loose indeed ten pounds and more during an ultra race that can last for days in a row (which makes sense, of course).(less)
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how much pages are in this book??
Woman In Gold Well, I suppose it would depend upon the format you pick up. The hardcover is 287 pages. The paperback version is 304 pages and if you have an eBook, …moreWell, I suppose it would depend upon the format you pick up. The hardcover is 287 pages. The paperback version is 304 pages and if you have an eBook, it will just depend on how large you can make the font.(less)
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How long is this book?
Joe 282 pages. The length shouldn't concern you, if it's still on your wishlist, read it! The chapters pull you along, and you get a break from the main s…more282 pages. The length shouldn't concern you, if it's still on your wishlist, read it! The chapters pull you along, and you get a break from the main storyline with the many vignettes along the way. (less)
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