Marathons
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What it’s like to run a marathon beyond the end of the world
The brain has a secret survival trick to endure a marathon
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Can a human outrun a horse? Here’s what it takes
Meet the explorer who ran a marathon on every continent
20 of the coolest travel adventures for 2024
Who invented the marathon? It’s not as ancient as you think
5 of the world's toughest physical challenges
At the Battle of Marathon, Athens' underdog victory stunned Persia
Surviving Oman's new ultramarathon
What One Woman Learned Trying to Run Across California
This Unlikely Ultramarathoner Is Fueled by Science, Obsession, and a Love of the Struggle
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