In an externally driven world, the fittest is the one who has the most physical stamina, is very self-serving, competitive, and downright disconnected from subtle feelings.
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This was the most severe test of stamina that Russe Blanc has encountered and having coped so well, a horse with his fencing ability naturally belongs at Aintree in April.
The new 777 design does have one unusual amenity, for the people whose stamina matters the most: the crew members.
At nearly 39 he's reached the point where he no longer has sufficient stamina for the most gruelling princely roles.
When the cardinal's energy began to wane, he left the details of management and most public appearances to two lieutenants, known as vicars general, and to other bishops, reserving his stamina for the most important issues.
Conventional racing wisdom has it that speed, rather than an abundance of stamina, is the most important attribute in a potential King George VI Chase winner, hence the proliferation of specialists over shorter distances than three miles lining up at Kempton on Boxing Day.
