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Where do we land when we are running?
on the ball of the foot
Did prehistoric hunters had tools?
How does standing upright help humans run long distances
It exposes more of the body to the wind, helping us stay coo
Based on what we discussed are humans born to run?
Yes
Did you like this game?
No
Yes
Maybe
What is endurance?
The human ability demonstrated by finishing the Badwater ultramarathon.
What is the name of our topic?
Where humans born to run?
What is the nuchal ligament, and why is it important for running
It’s a tendon that connects the head to the spine, preventing the head from bobbing while running
• “How was running used in prehistory?” (1 word)
Hunt
Hunting
For hunting
What is persistence hunting?
A prehistoric method of exhausting animals by chasing them until collapse.
What muscle do we use to run?
gluteus maximus
Why is sweating more effective than panting, especially in hot weather
Sweating releases heat across the whole body, while panting only cools the mouth and lungs
What is catching prey without advanced weapons?
The survival advantage of long-distance running for early humans.
What is essential for running?
Stability
What’s the main way humans stay cool while running
Sweating through millions of glands
What temperature runners may face in the Death Valley?
130°F
What advantage does a long stride give runners compared to animals like horses
Humans cover more distance with fewer steps, making running more energy-efficient
• What where the three examples given on what other ways do we run for?
-Traveling to find food
-Escape from predators
-Reach new areas before other groups
What are sweat glands?
Millions of glands that allow humans to cool down better than panting.
Pregunta: What is upright posture?
Our body works like…
A spring
What is the Badwater to Mt. Whitney run?
A 135-mile ultramarathon across Death Valley.
What is the nuchal ligament?
A tendon that stabilizes the head while running.
In what is our body uniquely designed?
-Endurance
-Long-Distance running
Biologist of the University of Utah that study for decades the question "Are we been underestimating ourselves all along?
Dennis Bramble