Rarámuri women runners compete in the Arihueta race in Cuiteco, Mexico, Saturday, May 11, 2024. Nestled in a remote mountain range in northern Mexico, the Tarahumaras, who identify themselves as Rarámuris, got used to running to cope with long distances, scarcity and isolation. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo)
June 17, 2024
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June 17, 2024 12:35 p.m.
Through connection to their land, Tarahumara runners are among Mexico's most beloved champions
Lacking vehicles, paved roads and basic services such as clinics and telephone lines, communities got used to running to cope with long distances, scarcity and isolation.