To the Limit: The Meaning of Endurance from Mexico to the Himalayas - Book by Michael Crawley
In To the Limit, anthropologist and runner Michael Crawley explores the physical, mental, and cultural dimensions of endurance. Traveling from Mexico’s ultramarathon communities to high-altitude Himalayan trails, he examines how different societies understand and push human limits. Through immersive research and personal experience, Crawley investigates what motivates people to endure extreme physical challenges. The book blends storytelling, ethnography, and sports science, revealing that endurance is not just a physical trait but a cultural and psychological phenomenon. To the Limit offers a global perspective on what it means to suffer, persist, and find meaning in pushing the body beyond comfort.Original Language: English
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