This is simply one of the best books out there that makes a wonderful gift to any man who is even slightly interested in fitness. Why?
Simply because the author does such a fantastic job of dispelling every myth that’s existed about running-that you need to pound away the miles on a treadmill, that you need the latest and greatest in running shoes, that you need to work hard to experience the gains.
He busts all that when he delves into the amazing story of the Tarahumara Indians who live in one of the most inhospitable places in North America. These people can run for hundreds of miles ever day with ninety year-old men gliding over mountain tops with childish ease – All they are equipped with is their feet and the sheer joy of running. Their diet consists of some pinole, chia seeds, grain alcohol and their current running skills place them in the category of the most elite runners of the developed world even though their society and technology are 500 years behind it.
This book is more about how joy can carry you through anything and is more about a way of life than it is about being a super-athlete. It tells a person why their happiness is at your feet and how everyone was really born to run – It’s an affirmation of what we are all truly capable of and he’ll definitely love being reminded about his true potential.
That’s Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen
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November 5th, 2009 · General
So here’s the story. My friend Jack lives in another country and I want to send him a gift hamper that’s going to be light enough to send by post, yet will be something that he’s going to treasure.
I’ve been squirreling away items into the little ‘Jack Corner’ of my cupboard until I come up with a satisfying number of teeny tiny things. I plan to gift wrap each little item and give instructions for him to open one each day. I’m hoping that he’ll at least have a week to ten days of presents that’s he going to look forward to opening first thing in the morning.
So what do I have so far?
1) A pack of blank friendship cards decorated with teddy bear art which I can scribble messages onto (and laminate)
2) Some Orange Souffle incense (Yes, even I didn’t know that kind of thing existed!) Smells yummy by the way..
3) A small rock I picked up on a trek which I’m planning to paint
4) Two comics that I’m sure he’s going to love
5) The Pièce de résistance – A soap called ‘Jack’!! It’s a herbal soap too. Smells divine and has the word on it. I’m sure that’s going to blow him away 
6) Since he’s a health nut, I’ve got him some sesame seed bars which hopefully aren’t easily available where he lives.
7) He loves cycling and I managed to find the cutest photo frame that’s shaped like a cycle. So I’m going to cut out a picture of him after blowing up a photo of his to the same size and laminate it. Possible create a background collage too that depicts his dreams coming true/an amazing life.
So that’s one week’s worth already! I’ll put up a picture when I can. If anyone has suggestions for more lightweight items I could send please do share!
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