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Running with the Buffaloes by Chris Lear — WisdomDeck honest review
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Running with the Buffaloes

by Chris Lear

A season inside Colorado's cross-country team under Mark Wetmore: brutal mileage, loss, and a national championship. A cult classic among runners.

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Three things you will actually use

  1. Consistency is the whole secret.
  2. Grief and goals coexist.
  3. Team carries individuals.

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A season inside a team.

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