Humans have evolved to be endurance athletes from "summary" of Born to Run by Christopher McDougall
In the beginning, humans were just like any other animal - vulnerable, slow, and not particularly strong. But over time, we evolved. We learned to run, not as a means of hunting or escaping danger, but simply for the joy of it. Running became ingrained in our DNA, shaping us into the ultimate endurance athletes. This transformation didn't happen overnight; it was a gradual process that took place over millions of years of evolution. Our bodies adapted to long-distance running in remarkable ways. Our ability to sweat profusely allowed us to cool off efficiently, while our springy tendons and elastic ligaments acted as natural shock absorbers, reducing the strain on our joints. Our muscles were designed to endure prolonged exertion, utilizing a combination of slow-twitch fibers for endurance and fast-twitch fibers for speed when needed. Even our ability to store and utilize energy efficiently set us apart from other animals. As we continued to run, our bodies became finely tuned machines, capable of covering vast distances wi...
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