Running is such a part of being human that even those who don’t run for sport will still naturally do it from time to time. The challenge of seeing which of us can go the farthest and the fastest has been an indelible part of human competition that it is truly the oldest form of sports on the planet. In the video below, our friends at Salomon take a look at that what makes running so compelling and how it has evolved into ultra-trail running that we see today. Pretty fascinating stuff, even if you’re not a runner yourself.
Kraig is an outdoor and adventure travel writer based in Nashville, TN. Over the course of his career, he has contributed to numerous online and print outlets, including Popular Mechanics, Gear Junkie, Outside Online, National Geographic, Digital Trends, Business Insider, TripSavvy, about.com, and of course The Adventure Blog.
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