Humans as endurance athletes

[PapaHappyStar]

A couple of interesting articles on the design of the body:

http://www.nytimes.com/2004/11/17/health/17cnd-run.html?oref=login&hp

http://www.nature.com/news/2004/041115/full/041115-9.html

If you've ever wondered why we make a big fuss over our butts ( and the opposite sex's ) here is your answer -- survival of the fittest....

( and one of the best quotes from a scientist to the press I have read -- from the NYTimes article: )

"Have you ever looked at an ape?" Dr. Bramble said. "They have no buns."

 

[MarkU]

Interesting articles. But still doesn't explain why I'm both a slow sprinter and distance runner! I definitely would have starved to death if I lived on the African plains...