tarahumara

Recounts the author's experiences with the reclusive Tarahumara Indians, whose techniques allow them to run long distances with ease, and describes his training for a fifty-mile race with the tribe and a number of ultramarathoners.

Examines the history, changing fortunes, and current situation of the Tarahumara Indians. Includes a picture essay on their crafts.

Describes life in the Sierra Madre Occidental Mountains, with a focus on the customs of the Tarahumara Indians.