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The Ancient History of Distance Running and Why Our Bodies Are Built for It
Sanjay explains the history of distance running and highlights why our bodies have evolved to engage in this sport, both anthropologically and biomechanically, referencing the 52-day, 3100 mile race across the United States.
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Sanjay Gupta explains the history of distance running and why humans are built to run.
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Summary
Sanjay Gupta explains the history of distance running and why humans are built to run. He also explores the biomechanics behind running long distances.