From the best-selling author of 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 Ever since his phenomenal best seller Born to Run hit stores, Christopher McDougall's fans have been asking him for a practical training guide. Now McDougall is finally ready to make it a reality and bring together all the wisdom he's collected over the years. 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. Here are on-the-run recipes for race-ready nutrition; a training regimen that will get you in shape and help you achieve your personal running goals; corrective drills to perfect your form from Eric Orton's time-tested playbook; helpful shoe recommendations and a convincing case for going minimal; guidance about putting Orton's tips into practice to maintain your form throughout your run; advice about how to bring the joy back into running, whether it's alongside your dog or to the beat of your own drum; and suggestions for finding a running community of your own. McDougall finally brings all the elements together into an integrated action plan--the 90-Day Run Free training schedule--that gives you 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 companion volume to the nationwide running sensation, for anyone who wants to get inspired about the sport again and learn the proven techniques to run smoother, lighter, and swifter.