The Communal Art of Footracing

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“Every weekend, tens of thousands of people, line up at a start line to run a footrace. Why? Running and competing is such a historic and intrinsic part of our culture that we don’t often question it. ‘The Communal Art of Footracing’ explores the meaning behind our competitive drive, how this translates to Ultra-Trail Running and why it is so important.”

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