marathon
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Whenever things look grim, I remember that David Blake, a guy preparing for a marathon bike trip, not that long ago couldn’t walk, talk or even clap his hands.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2026
In June, when the full council discussed changes to the board, during a marathon meeting about what would go on Tuesday’s ballot, panel President Marqueece Harris-Dawson also indicated that the current setup can cause confusion.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026
That’s what marathon world-record-setters wear, $300 models with a carbon-fiber plate fitted inside a sole made with energy-returning foam.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
In the 2021 Europa League final, he famously scored a penalty for Villarreal against Manchester United, before denying opposite number David de Gea to decide the marathon shootout and the destiny of the trophy.
From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026
Even absent the marathon, it was Megan’s habit to stay up late, often playing video games, and then sleep late.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
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"You don't need to run marathons," Corral said.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2026
Long before Dante joined the military and Joey started running marathons, Thousand Steps Beach was always where they got their best workouts.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
Its previous events are often watched by hundreds of thousands of people online, with GDQ's charity marathons having raised "62 million dollars for charities in the last 16 years", according to business director Ashley Farkas.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
Tang enjoyed testing his endurance by running marathons and participating in triathlons.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
Two marathons, just before her life went up in flames.
From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti
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