long-distance running

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New York City Marathon

How running a marathon affects the body

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long-distance running: Media

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How running a marathon affects the body

How running a marathon affects the body

The chemistry of long-distance running, including the roles of glucose, oxygen, and...

Video: © American Chemical Society (A Britannica Publishing Partner)

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New York City Marathon

New York City Marathon

Runners crossing the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge during the 2005 New York City Marathon.

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