Humans evolved unique anatomical adaptations like foot arches, Achilles tendons and nuchal ligaments that make us incredible endurance runners compared to faster animals.
We can tire out prey over long distances thanks to these evolutionary advancements.
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In Born to Run, author Christopher McDougall explores the mysteries and joys of running, and how this natural human activity can be empowering. He weaves in insights from evolutionary biology, anthropology, and his own experiences traveling remote parts of Mexico to learn from some of the world's best distance runners. McDougall makes the case that running might be the most basic human skill and outlines how it can improve health and reconnect us with our bodies.
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