The Apache tribe is known for their fierce warrior culture, nomadic lifestyle, and strong connection to the natural world.
In his book Warriors Creed, Roger Sparks tells of being a Marine Recon instructor and he wrote about the Apache spirit runners. Apache boys learned early that running went hand in hand with becoming a warrior. The young boys would have to fill their mouths with water and go for a long run, in the scorching summer heat of what is now New Mexico, and when they got back, they would spit out the water. Only the ones who spat out the water could be trusted and trained. Those who swallowed or spit it out during the run couldn’t be trained because they didn’t have discipline. Holding water in the mouth forced rhythmic breathing through the nose, and kept the young future warriors from panting and drying out their mouths and throats. Carrying the water also required deep focus.
“Holding water in my mouth isn't really an option.”
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