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“Humans are built for endurance, not speed. We're awful sprinters compared to every other animal. We try to run our races as if they were speed races, but they are not. They're endurance races. Even a marathon, the way it's run now, it's not an endurance contest.”

Quote by Christopher McDougall

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Christopher McDougall

Christopher McDougall is a renowned American author known for his insightful exploration of human movement and natural history. His works often combine personal adventure, scientific research, and historical narrative, with his most famous book being 'Born to Run', which delves into why humans are capable of long-distance running and introduces the Tarahumara tribe, an indigenous people in Mexico known for their extraordinary endurance. more

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