--- product_id: 3735086 title: "Why We Run: A Natural History" price: "₹ 2354" currency: INR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.in/products/3735086-why-we-run-a-natural-history store_origin: IN region: India --- # Why We Run: A Natural History **Price:** ₹ 2354 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Why We Run: A Natural History - **How much does it cost?** ₹ 2354 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.in](https://www.desertcart.in/products/3735086-why-we-run-a-natural-history) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Buy Why We Run: A Natural History on desertcart.com ✓ FREE SHIPPING on qualified orders Review: Every runner should read this! - As a biology and fitness nerd, this book blends many aspects of physiology into digestible anecdotes of insightful information. This is my second time reading this book and I absolutely love the approach and story telling Bernd presents us with. Highly recommend. Review: So this is why we run. - This book was thoroughly enjoyable and what I expected/hoped as opposed to the Bicycle Diaries. The author's understanding of biology and the biology of running was fascinating. The fact that this guy did not just run marathons but ultramarathons was just sick. That is about 62.3 miles to the rest of us. The tale flowed nicely. At times, the writing felt awkward but this generally occurred during the science explanations and I can only surmise that the editor might have had a hand in this. I think it was a function of editing because when the author talked of his youth, growing up, and races, the writing was tight and had a good flow. I am still not sure if this book inspired me though. Why? He might as well as described how he flies as that is about as likely for me to do as run an ultra. I did like his narrative when he focused on his feelings while running and the most fascinating aspect is there is a scientific reason behind `the wall' that most distance runners hit. The only thing that I could not fathom is that since he resides in the northeast of the U.S.A., he has to run in the winter to maintain his training. How does he run in the cold? For some of us, our lungs collapse down into little raisins when it gets cold and even after attempting it for several weeks, there is no work around. This is something for which I would have liked to have a science based solution. Lastly, the book explored his many theories on running preparation and diet and provided scientific theories for just about everything he consumed. It was nice to not hear pseudo science but the real deal from this amazing athlete. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #195,608 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #100 in Biology of Wildlife #130 in Running & Jogging (Books) #342 in Bird Field Guides | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 405 Reviews | ## Images ![Why We Run: A Natural History - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81NQQdKdrcL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Every runner should read this! *by K***Y on November 24, 2025* As a biology and fitness nerd, this book blends many aspects of physiology into digestible anecdotes of insightful information. This is my second time reading this book and I absolutely love the approach and story telling Bernd presents us with. Highly recommend. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ So this is why we run. *by T***E on January 26, 2010* This book was thoroughly enjoyable and what I expected/hoped as opposed to the Bicycle Diaries. The author's understanding of biology and the biology of running was fascinating. The fact that this guy did not just run marathons but ultramarathons was just sick. That is about 62.3 miles to the rest of us. The tale flowed nicely. At times, the writing felt awkward but this generally occurred during the science explanations and I can only surmise that the editor might have had a hand in this. I think it was a function of editing because when the author talked of his youth, growing up, and races, the writing was tight and had a good flow. I am still not sure if this book inspired me though. Why? He might as well as described how he flies as that is about as likely for me to do as run an ultra. I did like his narrative when he focused on his feelings while running and the most fascinating aspect is there is a scientific reason behind `the wall' that most distance runners hit. The only thing that I could not fathom is that since he resides in the northeast of the U.S.A., he has to run in the winter to maintain his training. How does he run in the cold? For some of us, our lungs collapse down into little raisins when it gets cold and even after attempting it for several weeks, there is no work around. This is something for which I would have liked to have a science based solution. Lastly, the book explored his many theories on running preparation and diet and provided scientific theories for just about everything he consumed. It was nice to not hear pseudo science but the real deal from this amazing athlete. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A fun ride full of little surprises and endlessly curious cul-de-sacs *by H***K on August 23, 2014* It is a fascinating read, though it defies any conventional categorization. Reminiscent of a stream of consciousness, part autobiography, part a collection of scientific insights into human and animal physiology, part a runner's career story, part a commentary on the state of running as a hobby and as a professional pursuit. A ramble on anything running and anything physiology. A fun ride full of little surprises and endlessly curious cul-de-sacs. A worthy pick for any runner, I can reccomend it especially to runners for the winter off-season when you keep warn with spiced wine and a blazing hearth. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.in/products/3735086-why-we-run-a-natural-history](https://www.desertcart.in/products/3735086-why-we-run-a-natural-history) --- *Product available on Desertcart India* *Store origin: IN* *Last updated: 2026-06-04*