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Christopher mcdougall tells this fantastic tale about the tarahumara tribe and the miraculous events that unfold on his journey to the greatest race that no one ever saw. Mcdougalls presentation christopher mcdougall discusses his book, born to run, at the novi public library. After listening to christopher mcdougall s adventuresmisadventures in the copper canyons of mexico with caballo blanco i have both a newfound respect and interest in running. Mcdougalls incredible story will not only engage your mind but inspire your body when you realize that you, indeed all of us, were born to run.
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