Built for Running: The Secret to Better Running is a book in which author Christopher McDougall explores the phenomenally crucial role running plays in our lives. It explores the natural human ability to run, noting that we are essentially born for endless movement. The author examines the life path of the participants of an extreme marathon in Mexico, concluding that running is not only a physical, but also a spiritual embodiment. Born to Run inspires us to overcome our own limits and achieve the impossible, transforming our perception of running and self-development.