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Sep 2024
40m 5s

You Were Born to Run

THE ART OF MANLINESS
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For decades, some researchers have argued that the notable human capacity for endurance evolved from the hunting practices of our ancestors, which produced physiological adaptations that make us uniquely well suited for running.But this theory has always had its detractors.As my guest explains, a new study addresses these long-standing criticisms and adds ev ... Show More
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