Christopher McDougall

Called “the greatest adventure writer of his generation” by Outside Magazine, Christopher McDougall is an author whose career has taken him from a homeless man living in Mexico to writing books that have become international bestsellers. Born in Enid, Oklahoma, McDougall attended Tulsa University, where he began his writing career as a columnist for the school newspaper. From there, he moved to Mexico, where he lived on the streets and wrote articles for the Mexico City News. Upon returning to the United States, he wrote for Philadelphia Weekly and later contributed to Men’s Health, Esquire, and the New York Times Magazine.

McDougall’s first book, Born to Run – A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen, took the running world by storm in 2009. Published by Random House, the story chronicles his exploration into the mysterious world of the Tarahumara Indians and their unique ability to run hundreds of miles without tiring or injury. Widely regarded as a breakthrough in running literature, the book propelled McDougall to international fame, and he soon began sharing his ideas on writing, running, and exploration with audiences around the world.

In 2014, McDougall released his second book, Natural Born Heroes – How a Daring Band of Misfits Mastered the Lost Secrets of Strength and Endurance. This book dives even deeper into the running and physical fitness realm by telling the story of a young World War II boy and his adventures learning strength, courage, and endurance from mythically powerful mentors. In order to properly research the book, McDougall took on a grueling physical fitness regime, consisting of various types of running, cross-training, and climbing.

McDougall’s third and most recent book, Then The Kick Came – The Incredible Odyssey of a Horse, His Man and an Unlikely Comeback, released in 2020. This book follows the story of an underdog horse, McDougall, and his owner’s quest to redeem the animal and get him back into horseracing.

McDougall’s writing style is both vivid and engaging. His stories bring readers into an immersive world and capture both the physical and emotional aspects of the adventure. His passion for exploration and discovery shines through in each of his books, and his enthusiasm for sharing his beliefs and experiences with the world is inspiring. His books are must-reads for anyone interested in running or exploration, and his infectious enthusiasm for life will leave readers inspired and motivated to pursue their own adventures.