Mohave Runners

Dr. History's Tales of the Old West - A podcast by Dr. Ken Turner - Tuesdays

Young Mohave boys were encouraged to race each other to prepare to be a runner. The runners enabled small bands to communicate and trade with each other. They could run 100 miles in 3 hours, 200 miles in 24 hours, even out run a horse over a long distance and go four days without food. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices