A review by aerilynn
Born to Run 2: The Ultimate Training Guide by Christopher McDougall, Eric Orton

informative inspiring fast-paced

2.5

Obviously the science isn't very solid, it's a book filled with anecdata trying to sell you on barefoot running, but if that's something you're looking to incorporate, the previous book is a good start, and this one gives useful tools in the right direction. What it fails to emphasise is that minimalist running isn't for everyone (which is my understanding from the other research I've done) and that it isn't the only way to injury-free running, but that's exactly what this book states. The stories are fun, but mostly padding, and are written in a sensationalist style. Entertaining but not very credible. Read these books with a critical mind and take the useful nuggets, which are there, with you and leave the rest.