Exploring Endurance Running: The Tarahumara Tribe

National History Day Individual Documentary.
2nd Place Manchester, CT regional competition.

[@orlyone121]

LOL this guy must have been in a dorm tryn to no wake up the lads

[@danbo004]

Finally someone understands!!

[@orlyone121]

@@danbo004 Dude! :D

[@ZENSIBLE]

Or he was in a Romantic date with his boyfriend 😂 🤣 😂 🤣 😂

[@buda3139]

😂😂😂

[@sbostaph]

That was really nice tbh 😅😅

[@jmart5581]

People need to understand that, just like in the United States, there are many indigenous tribes that still reside in Mexico, just as in the US. The Tarahumara (also known as Rarámuri) are known for their incredible endurance running and speed in Mexico. But they are NOT considered Mexican as they have their own culture and heritage. Depending on how you were raised in Mexico (whether you are ignorant or racist) you respect and admire these indigenous people who unfortunately, as is common in the US, have not always been respected by Mexican people or seen as inferior. I for one, having been born and raised in Mexico until my teenage years, have the utmost respect for these very proud people who like other tribes, maintain their languages and culture and bring forth amazing skills like, running, hunting and fishing (among many other intellectual skills like math).

[@wetguavass]

they are considered Mexican

[@selenagomezacapella]

wet timguavass - Half of my tribe is in Mexico and they don't consider themselves Mexican.

[@wetguavass]

There more tribes in mexico, not just yours

[@jmart5581]

wet timguavass They are technically Mexican but have their own people and culture; just like all indigenous peoples. This isn’t a tough concept to understand. Also, in Mexico, where it’s typical that the lighter your skin the higher up you are in society, indigenous people are seen as less and many have suffered and not had the same opportunities as other “Mexicans.” Again, this is well documented in Mexican history dude... read a book.

[@mixtecjaguar9824]

Mexican MESTIZOs discriminate native ppl in Mexico

[@ronaldwinfield307]

This is thought provoking. Long distance running is probably the best form of aerobic exercise. The trick is avoiding injury. Tarahumara also seem to have a very healthy diet. All of this also helps to explain the skill Tarahumara in war.

[@zairadominguez4450]

Orgullosa de mi sangre tarahumara 💝

[@royfr8136]

tHIS NARRATORS VOICE CREEPS ME OUT...

[@JM23007]

ROY F He should narrate some creepypasta videos.

[@jamesambrocio]

He sounds like a non-violent sex offender.

[@vigneshie]

Well done, very informative and summarizes the book well.

[@danbo004]

Thank You!

[@lesliesmith5797]

Again, amazing people. So much for high tech running shoes.

[@jorgegruizsr.7712]

I'll be going to La Barranca del Cobre to run no 75 marathon with my Rarámuri brothers and sisters this coming March 4, 2018

[@benpiriz4386]

Best wishes Jorge. this March 4 marathon is in Barranca del Cobre, right? Sounds cool.

[@olchat2012]

Jorge G Ruiz, Sr. Súbete en El Chepe

[@downbntout]

How did that go for you?

[@marashockey986]

Did you drink a lot of chia..... or didn't see any?

[@tristqnejdjeh7278]

@@benpiriz4386 try again

[@paddybrady652]

wow what a people we can learn so much from them and not just about running.

[@Jakob.s_ladder]

its amazing how this guy somehow record the audio like he's trying to whisper in my ear

[@lenovovo]

Hey Jakob simms, he's trying to seduce you, and I would like to know, is it working

[@treegone]

Drinking game: One shot every time 'the Tarahumara' is whispered. The 'shots' should consist of a 4 ounce glass of skim milk with chocolate chip cookie chasers. Then it's bedtime.

[@tegamingother]

Well I'm sort of lactose negligent so say good bye well being and say hello to 2 hrs of non stop diarrhea.😓😫😰

[@Texicana_512]

it is in the native blood. great boxers from Mexico have the heart and stamina to last 12 rounds. boxers are great runners

[@Don1ci1cio]

Melissa well Filipinos been beating the mexicans on boxings. i guess they better then?

[@jesusvazquez2467]

Don1ci1cio what happened to Manny?

[@Texicana_512]

Don1ci1cio Pac man got the knocked out of his life by Juan Manuel Marquez a Mexican

[@AxelArmentaMMA]

Damn right

[@RogueReplicant]

Dustin Heath - Canelo is a light-skinned mestizo. Most Mexican champions are mestizos: JC Chávez, Márquez, Sal Sánchez, Barrera, Morales, Ricardo López, even the Mexican-Americans De la Hoya, García, etc.

[@mokotramp]

Great little video, thank you!

[@sergiomoreno119]

I will never be as resilient as these people. ;-;

[@gunchannel3989]

if I were a sports contractor i would have just found an evolutionary gold mine to the sport.

[@sbostaph]

To the creator, thank you for this video. I read Born to Run and have a hard time visualizing things! This video was like an essay or article but with those images to bring it to life. Also amazing for accessibility - the audio was not at all jarring and was clear enough for the auto transcription, images were relevant and the video editing was very smooth and gave lots of processing time. This was a really great watch :)

[@essaysbyken]

4:17 - I don't think Micah actually did much barefoot running. Throughout the book, he almost seemed to think Barefoot Ted was kind of crazy and even irresponsible for running barefoot. He did periodically run in sandals, though. Also, I don't think Tarahumara run barefoot much if ever. As I recall, when some were presented with Barefoot Ted's Luna brand sandals, they said they were too thin.

[@lingzhao5719]

That's a very common way of thinking

[@sandratessem9980]

Great video

[@gayfunt818]

Wooooo plantbased

[@heraldomedrano6993]

Proud to from Mexico.

[@dmcq7271]

I can't imaging running barefoot in the desert. I find it difficult to even walk over rocky trails barefoot. The bottom of my foot would be one solid stone bruise.

[@nickkestler4848]

Imagine him ordering food at a drive through, or talking trash to someone.

[@thecastle09]

ouch my feet just watching this..ive been wearing shoes 53 yrs so running barefot now would be brutal.

[@gus0072]

They have súper Powers Wy , por que son mexicanos💪🇲🇽

[@abrahanespinoza3709]

Real Mexicas ! No mestisos

[@mixtecjaguar9824]

En mexico, Los TARAHUMARAS son discriminado por Los MESTIZOS-Mexicanos

[@jibaritomx]

@@mixtecjaguar9824 el titulo de este video tambien es discriminador, como que *tribe*

[@tegamingother]

Well I tried running at least 1 mile and I almost threw up had to stop for about 10 minutes. I used to run a lot but since job and videogames took my athleticness in fat in the stomach and round in the face Jesus Christ o' maley

[@jpinon2013]

I am a tarahumara. My grandfather was born in the sierra mountains.

[@jordanroyal9762]

Can you run as good?

[@killanige]

My Grandpa on my dad's side is from Gallup Mexico. He past away 7 years ago, and he was pure Tarahumara.

[@claudelatorre6818]

killanige49 raramuri people

[@Siveth-ff3jy]

Have not read the book, raramuri run for joy and spirit, they believe if you are good you will get a the message from rosari the mother it’s not the bare foot it is the contact with every step, like a child with its mother when feeding... they will not go out of their way to explain it, Bc it is such a simple truth that if riablo covers your eyes and ears, well to put it nicely your heart needs to open... I had the honor of serving in this wonder of the world... it’s one thing I took away and I am happy to share, mostly “life is just that simple”

[@kellri35]

Sounds like the narrator is talking in a library or something

[@TheNuclearBolton]

This is how I talk when doing commentary, because I am shy and do not want my parents to know what I’m doing or saying.

[@allgoo1964]

I didn't realize that Mexico is such a mountainous country. Then again, I already knew that the Mexico city is in high altitude.

[@heraldomedrano6993]

Spanish🇪🇸came from Europe not Mexico.

[@allgoo1964]

@@heraldomedrano6993 says: "Spanish🇪🇸came from Europe not Mexico." == ? Which part of my comment said anything about Spain?

[@JRJ0306]

@@allgoo1964 I think he trying to say how stupid ur comment is

[@allgoo1990]

@@JRJ0306 "I think he trying to say how stupid ur comment is " == But yours is not? What's your point?

[@SergioMartinez-ih8wy]

Incredible.

[@abhijitv]

superb !

[@wasiemqutteneh7346]

The Tarahumara eat a lot of corn. The video shows rice which I think unknown to the indigenous tribes before the Spanish conquests in the 1600s. But hey correct me if I'm wrong...

[@benpiriz4386]

Great observation Wasiem. I hope to visit Copper Canyon some day. If I learned about this, I will post about your query. Thanks.

[@alexasarahi6154]

A lot of indigenous people get their hands on rice now of days as it is cheap and filling. I'm sure they go to town and buy or trade for it. A lot of tribes also now buy vegetable oil as it's a convenient cheap way to cook. Not exactly healthy though :/

[@remotegod255]

nice video on the tarahumara, it's one of my favorite topics and I enjoyed your summary and especially the pictures and research into backstories! do you do any running yourself?

[@danbo004]

Remote God yes. I ran throughout high school and now I’m hoping to run my first 50k next year

[@remotegod255]

awesome, good luck! i'm training bit by bit, and I'd love to run the western states someday! I've got a long way till then :)

[@luispaez7504]

I enjoyed this as a celebration of my Tarahumara, Comanche and Spanish ancestry.

[@spencerallen2645]

Luis Paez Comanche isn't Tarahumara. Indians aren't the same people. They are a diverse group of people.

[@selenagomezacapella]

Spencer Allen - I'm pretty sure he said he's part of both of those tribes, not that they're the same.

[@claudelatorre6818]

They are Raramuris

[@1981zamora]

The guaraches are the perfect running shoes.

[@sandragonzalez9849]

Buen documental

[@isaacsalazar964]

Those are my people strong runners

[@mmccrownus2406]

check out CHONG XIE on this running thing. It's not the barefoot so much as the arch and angle of the ankle and the fascial web.

[@adaezeokafor4331]

These people are ancient people!!

[@Petermaguire3684]

sounds like a native when he says Tarahumara, never forgetting to overpronounce the rolling R sound.

[@jrey3019]

peter maguire actually you dont have to roll the r and the H is actually silent he butchered the name completely

[@danbo004]

J Rey I’m not a native speaker, and I just pronounced it how they did in other documentaries. My apologies

[@Sacredflaree]

Drinking game: Take a shot everytime he says TaraHumara

[@jrey3019]

Carsey C bro you trying to kill someone! Hahaha tara Humara

[@danbo004]

Good luck with that one 😂

[@tomorrowishere11215]

Brother,do it over with vocal clarity. Your info is epic.

[@panexplosivoh3113]

trarrahurrammaarrharrrrrrrrrrrr 4:37

[@zedek_]

Where are you getting the interview footage from? Thanks for the great vid btw

[@Joe-gf7co]

Why the narrator whispering?

[@belliott6042]

They call me Caballo Blanco too

[@robertomoreno241]

huaaarrrrrrrachis! saying it de una manera susurrada es très drôle.

[@louie115]

the "whispering narrator" or should I say, "the whisperer?" Haha!

[@biglo9889]

what was the name of those people?

[@jennytalks5882]

Interesting. Nevertheless, I had to turn my head and close my eyes half way to hear the words clearly.

[@dantonmcdiffett7127]

Maybe others have commented, but "Born to Run" is NOT a novel. I thought one time was a mistake, but you repeat it several times.

[@cliffordstanger8960]

Tarahumara didn't run barefoot tho. Still amazing runners

[@downbntout]

Your facts disagree with the book, including how to say 'huarache' and 'Tarahumara'.

[@delfinawoolley6628]

Yo me pregunto que ganan Los Tarahumaras por ser entrevistados y darles el tiempo a estos Extranjeros que venden estos videos, Me pregunto les daran algo de apoyo oh por ejemplo apoyo de poner Escuelas o otras necesidades de los Tarahumaras. si no lo hacen oh EL gobierno se queda con dinero por dar permiso a esta gente de aun como en tiempo pasado de que solo se les admira pero donde esta el apoyo. LA INJUSTICIA SIGUE, YA HASTA NIKI LOS USO PONIENDOLES ESOS TENNIS puro pinchi abuso

[@monsieurdiecasts3393]

Delfina Woolley you need to deal with the corrupt politicians in your country and their relationship with the cartels first...then we’ll talk about los gringos que venden estos videos

[@Cesar-vw6po]

por q quisieran escuelas? ellos tienen todo lo q neccestian... lo unico q si les seria util es q no le quitaran sus tierras

[@MarioMiguelGaleanaRios]

Totalmente de acuerdo, no son los extranjeros que tendrían que ayudar a estas culturas, en todo caso seria el gobierno. Mucha de esa gente es desplazada de sus comunidades por los grupos de narcotrafico que utilizan sus tierras en la montaña. En si, el problema de siempre en Mexico, su gobierno es una mierda que nos salpica a todos los que aquí vivimos.

[@aldosalgado9178]

Delfina Woolley Ellos son felices sin escuelas, ni bancos, ni carros etc, solamente los debieran de asistir con salud, higiene y viviendas dignas.

[@Siveth-ff3jy]

Los trashumaras no necesitan tu lastima ni la quieren, dan por que tienen el corazón abierto, y no les empobrece dar, ellos consideran a los extranjeros como peregrinos, visitantes, perdidos, su vida es dura, cierto, si te dignas a convivir en sus comunidades, enriquecerás tu vida, oh si solo vez pobreza y faltas, pregúntate si te despiertas con gusto y al terminar el día te encuentras con paz, que precio le pones a eso....

[@DanielRodriguez-jk6id]

For a smoke broooo

[@mejhon6592]

Intresting I can see that other race want to know the culture from Taramahuras then Mexicans/meztisos.

[@ReallyHappened]

#charitymiles

[@heraldomedrano6993]

Nike

[@gpl992]

What's the name of the background music??

[@danbo004]

gpl992 I think all of it is from movie maker. I made this over 3 years ago for a school project so I’m not sure

[@Eidenbites]

Huarache ( who - ah - rah - cheh

[@markothwriter]

Shhh shhhh don't talk too loud..... shhh

[@jamesambrocio]

I'll stick to my running shoes thank you.

[@kimparish1982]

Is this the best narrator you could get????!

[@CeeBoo62]

Narrator sounds like he made this video even tho his mom told him not to

[@cubedcommunities_mn3242]

PLANT BASED DIET

[@bonzai7830]

You over-roll your 'r's. It's TaRahumara, not TaRRhumara. Otherwise, cool video.

[@thelonehiker4698]

Man I wish I didn't have asthma

[@windcloud9736]

voice is ruining everything i mean articulate and speak louder please !

[@markothwriter]

corn beer........also known as bourbon

[@justagreekinternetuser8998]

The pixelation during zooming in is annoying. Better not zoom in pics

[@gerardoahumada7172]

Well you probably want to try to run with no shoes but good luck

[@andrezamora1097]

Take a rip everytime he says tarahumara

[@tanty2475]

Michael True died at the age of 58!

[@tibbar1000]

I don't believe the book is a novel.

[@paintedak]

why dont you talk normal

[@dominickjenkins4350]

Maybe one of those running guys can run some hearing aids over to me. Send help I lost my hearing.

[@thomasmcgillivray3997]

I'd like to see some of the big sports companies such as adidas & nike getting behind, equipping & sponsoring these amazing runners as they do with the likes of the mighty Kenyan distance runners....I'd love to see these amazing Tarahumara tribespeople compete in the Olympic games & major world marathon events etc...& also chefs to be sponsored for them to continue outside their country with the necessary dietary products & corn beer etc.

[@JorgeFlores-bj1eo]

Just leave them alone. They don't need us to invade their lives. if they did not had this skill people would not care. About them.

[@emenem6131]

notice it was an occasional smoke......smokers. and I'm sure it wasn't pesticide filled American tobacco.😁

[@biglo9889]

why u whispering?

[@charlie5795]

Not feeling the voice.

[@abigailcalkin7954]

This is nonfiction, not fiction. (The narrator keeps referring to it as fiction.)

[@IanRamon]

i almost went to sleep listening to this sleepy narrator. great information but hard to listen. like trying to sleep while someone screams.

[@tomlawless4406]

So is anyone running without shoes tonight ;)

[@run-boy-run8954]

Mee !! Thats the thing going on my head now !!

[@adrianthebest3310]

Pls stop saying tara humara. Its taru mara

[@krcsa5199]

Why are you whispering?

[@tritosac]

SPEAK UP DAMMIT!!! COME ON DANNY BOY!!! TALK LIKE YOU GOT A PAIR!!!

[@stevestarr9769]

Micah True....."dominate ultramarathon races". Yet, i can find No race results/personal records for this guy. Explain or provide a link.

[@sammycopperfield2973]

Steve Starr he is known as "caballo blanco". in this video he is talking about his friendship with the tarahumara (he is the guy with no hair^^) : kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3WlaWyumLF2hbs

[@Haassan1]

Voice over is too robotic. I cannot take it seriously.

[@marashockey986]

I'm half Tarahumara born and race in Chihuahua, iskiate is a corn drink!!!!!.... we (Tarahumaras) don't know what Chia is. Eating rice, fruits and vegetables is a complete lie....and tatahumaras get completely drunk with tesguino(corn drink)

[@davidortega357]

Tiswin corn beer

[@windbuffalo7852]

u

[@tacorevenge87]

We Mexicans have corn and beans. Gringos have McDonalds and drugs.

[@mixtecjaguar9824]

MESTIZO Mexicans are pretty racist towards native ppl in Mexico

[@tacorevenge87]

@@mixtecjaguar9824 Very important to know and also very related to this documentary. Very smart.

[@mixtecjaguar9824]

@@tacorevenge87 you write, "We, Mexicans", like everyone in Mexico is a MESTIZO, speaks Spanish, and has no racial/ethnic identity...

[@tacorevenge87]

@@mixtecjaguar9824 your point is?

[@mixtecjaguar9824]

My point: MESTIZOS are wannabe natives. Saludos.

[@jigilous]

This narrator has the wrong energy for this video

[@pebblez_]

Barefoot i see

[@toniwella5249]

Please, stop calling them Tarahumaras, their ethnicity is Raramuri

[@filthyfrank5463]

weeaboo

[@evanbrunelle3204]

why tf u so quiet

[@highplains7777]

Look, some of it is also genetic and that's ok. I'm so sick of the PC idiocy that has permeated Western Culture.

[@danbo004]

I totally agree. This was simply a school project on how the Tarahumara and the book "Born to Run" affected barefoot running culture. Genetics were not included in my thesis.

[@wetguavass]

true, Mexicans, at least in the USA, outlive everyone else. it turns out, it's because the have Native American DNA www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/latinos-tend-to-live-longer-than-non-latino-whites-why-is-that/2016/08/22/029545b8-6612-11e6-8b27-bb8ba39497a2_story.html?.578841b88921

[@smokinZOMBi]

🤣

[@fordkend]

The script misspeaks: McDougal's book is not a novel. It's an actual nonfiction book.