Running can bring people together from different backgrounds from "summary" of Born to Run by Christopher McDougall
The Tarahumara were a tribe of Mexican Indians who happened to be the best runners in the world. They lived in a remote canyon, isolated from the rest of society. When they needed to communicate with one another, they ran. Running was not just a form of transportation for them; it was a way of life. The Tarahumara ran for pleasure, for socializing, for hunting, and for spiritual reasons. The author discovered that running had the power to bring people together from different backgrounds. He learned this firsthand when he traveled to Mexico to meet the Tarahumara. Despite the vast differences in language, culture, and lifestyle, he found that running was a common bond that transcended all barriers. When he ran with the Tarahumara, he felt a sense of unity and connection that he had never experienced before. The author also observed how running brought together a diverse g...
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