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Viva: Preparing for a marathon

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Preparing for a marathon Source: Supplied by Stephanie Armstrong

Marathon running isn’t for the faint-hearted.


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By Amy Chien-Yu Wang

Presented by Annalyn Violata

Source: SBS



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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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