The Hopi Indians have a long history and relationship with running. We talk to Professor Matthew Sakiestewa Gilbert the Director of American Indian Studies and Professor of History at the University of Illinois. Matthew was involved in the making of the movie Beyond the Mesas and has a book called Hopi Runners: Crossing the terrain between the Indians and the Americans.
Background
Hopi high school boys had won 27-state titles in a row and first or second the last 29 years in a row.
Success is telling of their long history of Hopi running
Hopi History
Hopi Runners Book
Beyond The Mesas Blog
Beyond The Mesas Twitter
Hopi ESPN Segment