Endurance is key in long distance running from "summary" of Born to Run by Christopher McDougall
In the world of long-distance running, there is one fundamental truth that stands above all others: endurance is the ultimate key to success. It is not speed, strength, or natural talent that ultimately determines a runner's performance, but rather their ability to endure and persist through the challenges that lie ahead. This concept is beautifully exemplified in the lives of the Tarahumara, a tribe of native Mexican people who have become renowned for their incredible feats of long-distance running. The Tarahumara people have honed their endurance through centuries of running long distances over rugged terrain, often covering hundreds of miles in a single journey. Their ability to endure such extreme physical exertion is a testament to the power of the human spirit and the resilience of the human body. Through their example, we can see that endurance is not simply a physical attribute, but a mental and emotional strength that enables us to push through o...
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