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Fewer people should run marathons (macwright.com)
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[–] Raiderkev@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago

I'm not much of a runner because of a lingering foot issue, but I agree. Even when I did run, a marathon is far too much. A mile or 2 is all you really need. Anything beyond that is excessive.