Today I found a very interesting article on BBC about the race between human and horse.We have always heard of human competing against each other to prove their endurance and sprinting capabilities. But till now I have never heard of a race between human and an animal and we 'homo sapiens' trying and actually beating a beast like horse.
Man vs Horse marathon is in its 30th year where around 50 horses with their riders run besides hundered of runners.Horses are always better at running sprints but running a marathon is not only challenging for humans but for horse too.
It was only 2 times that humans have won over horse. It doesn't mean that we are faster than horse but rather there are couple of factors which can lead to human victory over the horse.
1. Humans beat horses on hilly or rough ground.
2. Horses overheat more easily , so a human is more likely to win on a hot day.
3. We suit distance running, while horse excel at sprint.
So before you plan to prove your running skills over a horse, challenge it for a marathon on a rough course rather than a sprint on a flat course.
Happy running... !
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Man vs Horse marathon is in its 30th year where around 50 horses with their riders run besides hundered of runners.Horses are always better at running sprints but running a marathon is not only challenging for humans but for horse too.
It was only 2 times that humans have won over horse. It doesn't mean that we are faster than horse but rather there are couple of factors which can lead to human victory over the horse.
1. Humans beat horses on hilly or rough ground.
2. Horses overheat more easily , so a human is more likely to win on a hot day.
3. We suit distance running, while horse excel at sprint.
So before you plan to prove your running skills over a horse, challenge it for a marathon on a rough course rather than a sprint on a flat course.
Happy running... !
