Athletes have shared four harsh realities of marathon running that almost everyone faces. The London Marathon will see an estimated 56,000 participants take on the 26.2 mile challenge from Greenwich ...

The challenges of marathon running can lead to awe-inspiring and sometimes silly circumstances. Marathon athletes frequently deal with pooping during the race, and aren't afraid to share the details.

Runners know that you can do just about everything to prepare for a race, but sometimes, your body has other plans on the big day. Whether you face an unexpected injury or you don't quite hit your ...

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