Video: Tarahumara Indians of the Sierra Madre

The Copper Canyon Ultra Marathon


As described in the book Born to Run by Christopher McDougall

Living in Mexico's Sierra Madre mountain range, the Raramuri Indians are some of the best long distance runners in the world, but how far can they run in the face of problems like environmental damage, loss of native lands, and the drug war? An American ultra marathon runner known as Caballo Blanco is fighting to help the Raramuri preserve their culture and tradition of long distance running. The Copper Canyon Ultra Marathon is the result.

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4-mile Virtual Run For Haiti

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Step-by-Step Guide to a Virtual Event

Participate from Anywhere! No Parking. No Tolls.

What is a Virtual Event?

Start and finish your run/walk anwhere you want! Our Virtual Run/Walk gives you opportunity to join in the excitement of participating in the NYC Virtual 4 Mile Run / Walk for Haiti in your own backyard. Map out a personal course, run or walk it within the designated dates, upload your results, and then compare how you did against all other competitors -- virtual and live!

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RunCast 11 - Running In Pairs/Running Barefoot

Barefoot running has been in the news a lot lately. Today, I talk to Marilee Waters from Chicago about running barefoot. But first, on this Valentines Day, Natalie has prepared a special feature. She is talking about running in pairs.

Feb 19 - 24:

Register for mapmyrun.com Run for Haiti

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