This is what running 26 miles actually does to your body
The Metro says This weekend saw Ethiopian runner Tigist Assefa pull off a remarkable feat: she set a jaw-dropping new women’s marathon record, of 2hrs 11mins 53secs.
The 29-year-old ran her first marathon just last year, but on Sunday in Berlin, she smashed the previous record, shaving a whole 2mins 11secs off the time.
For many runners, Tigist’s incredible achievement will be a reminder that training for the London marathon is just around the corner – and whether you’re an elite athlete or a novice, there’s no denying that pounding the pavement for 26.2 mileshas an enormous impact on your body.
Even with all the necessary training and all the right gear, even the fittest of individuals will notice considerable changes to their body when running such a distance.
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Interesting read, though I think there are some points that could have been explored further. Would love to see a follow-up on this topic.
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