SUPER ATHLETES OF THE SIERRA MADRE

Living in Mexico's Sierra Madre mountain range, the Raramuri Indians are some of the best long distance runners in the world, but how far can they run in the face of problems like environmental damage, loss of native lands, and the drug war? An American ultra marathon runner known as Caballo Blanco is fighting to help the Raramuri preserve their culture and tradition of long distance running. The Copper Canyon Ultra Marathon is the result.

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[oceangoing76]

R.I.P. Caballo Blanco. thanks for making a difference in so many people's lives.

[TheMexHurricane]

I agree with your comments. This sick punk 99 cacahuate(caca for short. haha!)isn't even Mexican. He's just a busybody sticking his nose where it don't belong. I'm very grateful and humbled that non-Mexicans are helping my people.

[peralez2383]

These Mexican are bad ass

[Matt Anderson]

Oh yeah American Indians rock we always will rule this continent once more.

[ekrimEE]

"The true champion wears harachis and runs ultramarathons almost everyday, so all of my winnings, all of my money go to the true champion of this race.... but I'm keeping the goddamn corn"

[kdnc3]

Mr. Harlan is ignorant in the extreme. He wins in a race that is a sprint distance for the Raramuri. Let's see how he would do in a 48+ hour race, which is typical for the Raramuri.

[nigel pearce]

Caballo Blanco you inspired me rip

[Rodrigo Graullera]

Orgulloso Mexicano :)

[Azarel Gonzalez]

This was beautiful, very beautiful culture and people. I had tears in my eyes just seeing the love and humility that these people live with. It is definitely inspirational.

[Mees Lopez]

Orgullo Chihuahuense

[jssgrm]

That guy who won the race and gave away his winning prize, made me cry

[Alice Chang]

Oh the amount of pride exuded from Mr. Harlan's victory speech when he mentioned the "fancy" gears he had. Body language doesn't lie, and his body was saying "I am better, I am rich". Nor did he show any humility or respect to the great tarahumara runners. I don't think he's "better" in anyway whatsoever.