Run Free - Ultra Caballo Blanco July Newsletter
Traditional Raramuri ball and hoop (Rarajipari & Ariweta) races were held on December 8th in Huicorachi, a town in the heart of the Sierra Madre. The Rarajipari is the men's event and is 100km, the Ariweta is the women's event and is about 42km.
The theme of this year's race, is a harmonious collaboration of all cultures."SOMOS MAS LOCOS" - "WE ARE MAS LOCOS"! As similar with the Raramuri Greeting, "Kuira Ba" - We are One! Yes, all of us are MAS LOCOS!
Get yourself a poster at the next Leadville 100, Javelina 100, Hunter Gatherer Ultras and of course, the Ultra Caballo Blanco 2014! If you want a poster in advance, we might be able to help you out if you contact us...
Tierra es mi Cuerpo (Earth is my Body)
Agua es mi Sangre ( Water is my Blood)Aire es mi Aliento ( Air is my Breath)
Fuego es mi Espiritu ( Fire is my Spirit)
- (A Raramuri Prayer)
Guest Post by Daniel Oralek, 2nd Place Finisher in the 2012 Ultra Caballo Blanco
A Poco Loco Run is any run held in honor of the late Micah True and with some benefit to Norawas de Raramuri.
On July 20 and 21, Seattle running stores: Seven Hills Running and Born to Run, hosted Luis Escobar as he shared photographic memories of his experience "Running with the Tarahumara" in 2006 and 2013 Luis was part of the 2006 Dream Team of Mas Locos athletes featured in Christopher McDougall's best selling book, Born to Run.