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The Tarahumara

These individuals, also known as Rarámuri, were a tribe of superathletes that lived in the Copper Canyons.

Caballo Blanco

This individual, born Michael Randall Hickman, originally hailed from California, and he lived in Colorado before heading to Mexico.

Dr. Joe Torg

This individual was one of the most prominent doctors in the field of sports medicine and warned the author that he might want to quit running or get a cortisone shot.

Arnulfo Quimare

This was the greatest living Rarámuri runner whom the author set out to find. He participated in the race at the end of the book.

Marcelino

This individual was a very talented runner who was the son of a running champion. He was killed before the race at the end of the book.

Rick Fisher

This individual was an arrogant wilderness photographer from Arizona who tried to obtain fame and...

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