Marathon

A high endurance foot race, 26 miles and 385 yards (42.2 kilometres) in length. Marathons require vigorous training months before the actual event to prepare the body and develop stamina, as well as to learn the body’s limitations and reactions to endurance. Half marathons are another popular event, covering 13.1094 miles (21.0975 kilometres). Marathons are run all over the world, with famous marathons including the London, New York and Berlin marathons. This form of exercise is excessively demanding on the body’s joints, muscles and reserves, making marathon runners prone to injury and fatigue.