Quote by Christopher McDougall

The Tarahumara would party like this all night, then rouse themselves the next morning to face off in a running race that could last not two miles, not two hours, but two full days. According to the Mexican historian Francisco Almada, a Tarahumara champion once ran 435 miles, the equivalent of setting out for a jog in New York City and not stopping till you were closing in on Detroit.

The Tarahumara would party like this all night, then rouse t

Summary

This quote highlights the remarkable physical abilities and endurance of the Tarahumara people, an indigenous group in Mexico. By describing their lifestyle and athletic feats, the quote emphasizes their resilience and determination. It showcases their ability to engage in excessive partying and then immediately compete in lengthy running races that can last for two days or cover immense distances. The mention of a Tarahumara champion running 435 miles demonstrates their unmatched stamina and aptitude for extreme endurance running.

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Inspirational Anthropology Running Physiology

By Christopher McDougall

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