Christopher McDougall

At-a-Glance

Author of 'Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen' (2009), which explores the running abilities of the Tarahumara tribe.
Authored 'Natural Born Heroes: How a Daring Band of Misfits Mastered the Lost Secrets of Strength and Endurance' (2015).
Authored 'Running with Sherman: The Donkey with the Heart of a Hero' (2019).
Authored 'Girl Trouble: The True Saga of Superstar Gloria Trevi and the Secret Teenage Sex Cult That Stunned the World' (2004).
Journalist whose work has appeared in Esquire, The New York Times Magazine, Outside, Men's Journal, and New York.
Served as a contributing editor for Men's Health.

Biography

Christopher McDougall is an American author and journalist, widely recognized for his work exploring human endurance, physical fitness, and the science of running. He is best known for his 2009 book, *Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen*.

In *Born to Run*, McDougall investigates the reclusive Tarahumara Indian tribe in Mexico's Copper Canyons, known for their ability to run ultra distances without common injuries.