Conclusion - Post #11

    Reading through the book “Born To Run”, I realized that the story of the book “Born To Run” is composed of author’s personal experiences and wide range knowledge about running. As an athlete who plays many sports include much running, I agreed on many theories and running skills, in which provided in the book. In the modern society where many people use vehicles instead of walking or lazy to exercise, I believe that “Born To Run” will give you a new perspective in running.

    While I was reading the book, I was amazed at Tarahumara Indians; the ability to routinely run ultra distances (over 320 km) at incredible speeds. There was also a theory that the apparent lack of injuries in the Tarahumara Indians is because they run on thin-soled sandals or even barefoot. It was quite impressive. In addition to this theory, I think running on barefoot is actually faster than any other shoes such as spike shoes. However, It is only when we run on the smooth track. As a conclusion, if you are interested in improving your physical condition or want to taste other running cultures, “Born To Run” is such a great choice.  

Part 7-Post #10

The first time Caballo revealed himself was when he wanted to remember his running group and when he did not want them to forget what they have shared. He was born Michael Randall Hickman, son of a Marine Corps gunnery sergeant whose postings moved the family up and down the West Cost. He was also a skinny loner who used to find the nearest Police Athletic League and sign up for the boxing lessons. However, Mike Hickman was a sensitive kid. He hated hurting people and eventually stops him from getting good at it.

After high school, He went to Humboldt State to study Eastern religions and Native American history. In order to pay the tuition, he began fighting in backroom smokers. He also talked about Smitty that he was the first guy who got him into running. Sometimes, They would go out in the middle of the night to run the twenty miles up the Kaupo Trail to the House of the Sun at the top of 10,000 – foot Mount Haleakala.

Caballo originally means that it is spanish terms of saying male horse.