How a Marathon Works
Submitted: Apr 10, 2008 - At its most basic level, a marathon is a 26.2-mile race. But it's also an intense physical and emotional journey. What's the story behind the race and the people who run it? And what dangers are behind the guts and glory?
As a group, marathoners are disciplined, resilient people. As individuals, marathoners have many perspectives about the sport. For some, the marathon is a competitive race.…

