Christopher Mc Dougall
Christopher McDougall - running with donkeys
Christopher McDougall is best known for his super-popular book Born to Run about the natural joy of running, the science of sport and super athletes. Audio
Adaptation - 12 November
Humans adapt to physical and creative challenges in remarkable ways. How do we do it, and what happens when we can't? After the news, five TED speakers share inspiring stories about our capacity to…
Barefoot Ted on the joy of natural running
A skipping rope can help people re-learn the 'primal skill' of running without shoes, says Ted McDonald, aka Barefoot Ted. Video, Audio
Christopher McDougall: running hero
War correspondent in Rwanda and Angola, before becoming the guru of alternative running with his 2009 book, Born to Run. His new book is Natural Born Heroes: the Lost Secrets of Strength and… Audio
Testing the Limits
What sets superb athletes apart from the rest of us, and can those skills apply to any endeavour?
Ultramarathoner Christopher McDougall’s books tackle feats of endurance and heroism. Nathan Fa’avae… Audio
Christopher McDougall: Enduring Heroes
Christopher McDougall was inspired by Native Americans who didn't wear shoes - it provoked him to write "Born to Run". Audio
Adaptation
Humans adapt to physical and creative challenges in remarkable ways. How do we do it, and what happens when we can't? Five TED speakers share inspiring stories about our capacity to adapt. Audio
Natural Born Heroes, and Born to Run with Christopher McDougall
Christopher McDougall is a former war correspondent for the Associated Press and is now a contributing editor for Men's Health, he's also written for Esquire, and The New York Times Magazine, Outside… Audio