Man vs Horse Over Long Distances
As a former ultramarathon runner, I found this article in Discover magazine of interest:
Born To Run
Biomechanical research reveals a surprising key to the survival of our species: Humans are built to outrun nearly every other animal on the planet over long distances.
But of course, sometimes a horse wins.
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