Previously, I have discussed the results of a new study concerning running’s role in human evolution. Basically, the ability that human beings have to run gave them a distinct advantage over other species. A new book has just come out this topic called Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen. It’s really a fascinating read. To learn more, take a look at this article. Money quote:
…early humans killed animals before weapons existed simply by chasing after them for several hours until the creatures died from exhaustion. The protein gleaned from those expeditions caused our brains to develop rapidly.
The so-called persistence hunts were an hours-long communal activity involving whole families and tribes, thus explaining why women of all ages and men in their 60s can win ultra-marathons but can’t compete against young men for shorter distances.
