Marathon runner hopes he can
go the distance twice

Picture running the Boston Marathon, a 26.2-mile crucible of relentless pounding, grueling hills, and bone-jarring fatigue. Feel the blisters, the dehydration, the mental strain, the shredded calves, and screaming quads. (Full article: 838 words)

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