WHAT IS A MARATHON?
Running
IT'S...
A FABLE?
THE STORY
In the late 19th century, a Greek soldier named Pheidippides ran from the Battle of Marathon to Athens, to reported the victory - a distance of roughly 25 miles.
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AN OLYMPIC
EVENT
AN OLYMPIC EVENT
The marathon was one of the original modern Olympic events in 1896. It took another 25 years to fully standardize the distance to the 26.2 miles (42.2 kilometers) that it is today.
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A BUCKET
LIST ITEM
A BUCKET LIST ITEM
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Annually, over half a million people run a marathon - many for the first time. For the recreational runner, it's the pinnacle. Something strived for by millions.
WORTHY OF
FOCUS
WORTHY OF FOCUS
Running a marathon takes time, effort, and solid training. It's not to be taken lightly. It's best done with a structured plan to avoid injury, and maximize your enjoyment.Â
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