Ashland Welcomes the Author who runs With Donkeys and Hidden Mexican Tribes
Deep in the Copper Canyons of the Sierra Madre mountain range, hidden in caves among the cliffs, is of tribe superhuman athletes. The Tarahumara, an indigenous group of runners that cover 50–100 miles a day, in sandals, while running at an altitude in the heat. The narrative “Born to Run” by Chris McDougall will take readers on a journey of the human anatomical evolution to run and hunt with the greatest ultrarunners of all time. It explores stories from the copper canyons with the greatest unknown race, featuring famous ultrarunner Scott Jurek. After reading this book you might just realize that YOU were born to run.
5 P.M. on a Tuesday night, runners slowly gather at the Rogue Valley Runners store in Ashland, OR. Shoes are laced, ready to go as the people of the Rogue Valley awkwardly chit chat waiting for the man of the evening, author Chris McDougall. Two days after the release of his new book “Running with Sherman,” Chris and special guest Scott Juerk popped into Ashland for a trail run through Lithia with the Rouge Valley running community and talk at Bloomsbury books.
“ I was an outsider looking into the running world, and that, I think is why “Born to Run” was successful ”
Chris exclaimed in front of the small crowd of runners, patiently listening while he explained the drive behind his national bestseller. The rouge valley running store in downtown Ashland is owned by famous ultrarunner Hal Korner, who has run 120 ultramarathons around the world, finishing in the top three 75% of the time. Here at home, he promotes a running lifestyle as race director for local events including the Pine to Palm 100 Mile endurance run and the Lithia Loop Trail Marathon.
The new book “Running with Sherman,” is an exciting release for the running community and fans of the bestseller “Born to Run.” Chris McDougall finds himself rescuing a donkey from an animal hoarder in the middle of Amish country, and running a World champion burro race in Colorado. Man and donkey running side by side on foot. Both runners and nonrunners will enjoy this book encapsulated with humor, charisma, and the importance of human-animal connections.
Remember, the number one cause of death in the United States is heart disease! A way to decrease the risk? Run. Middle-aged and stressed about life? Run! Ease your mind and dive right into some of Chris McDougall’s best work. Or better yet order it here!