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The Day Run

The Day Run

Feature201331 min
The Day Run Feature201331 min From sun to sun, it’s a unique challenge. one notable 24-hour event in the 1980s, which neatly encapsulated the essence of the event. The 24-hour…

The Universal Ultra

The Universal Ultra

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The Universal Ultra Feature201112 min The 100K—popular across the globe. an ultra, across the world one particular distance has become universally popular—100K/62.1 miles. One hundred kilometer races have been held…

The Origins Of The Marathon

The Origins Of The Marathon

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The Origins Of The Marathon Feature201027 min THE MAARATHON’S 2,500TH ANNIVERSARY Why was the 1896 Olympic Marathon held over the longest route from Marathon to Athens? And was the odd…

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