Marathon running isn’t for the faint-hearted.
Going the 42-kilometre distance requires more than physical strength – you need discipline and focus.
So, what is it like to prepare for a marathon past the age of fifty and what are the risks?
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Preparing for a marathon Source: Supplied by Stephanie Armstrong
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By Amy Chien-Yu Wang
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Going the 42-kilometre distance requires more than physical strength – you need discipline and focus.
So, what is it like to prepare for a marathon past the age of fifty and what are the risks?

