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Viva: Preparing for a marathon

Mike Wardian finishing the Manly leg of The World Marathon Challenge

Source: World Marathon Challenge

What is it like to prepare for a marathon past the age of fifty and what are the risks?


Marathon running isn’t for the faint-hearted. 

Going the 42-kilometre distance requires more than physical strength – you need discipline and focus. 


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