Archive for October 29th, 2009

Running is Good for You

If only my body weren’t broken, I could run because it’s good for me. This NYTimes article discusses Born to Run by Christopher McDougall, who spent time with the Tarahumara Indians of Mexico who run all the time. Apparently, it’s our cushy shoes and urban surfaces that lead to running injuries.

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Source:
The Human Body Is Built for Distance By TARA PARKER-POPE, Published: October 27, 2009
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/27/health/27well.html