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By WILLIAM J KOLE BOSTON©2024 GPlusMedia Inc.
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1glenn
The term marathon comes from the Battle of Marathon in 490 BC. When the Athenians defeated the invading Persian army, a runner ran all the way back to Athens to proclaim the victory, whereupon he died. Is it safe to run a marathon? Depends on whether one is the runner or an observer. A human is capable of pushing their body with their mind past the point of tolerance.