The first marathon

The marathon is a 42km race! It was first run 2,500 years ago. What is the history of this race? Watch and find out!

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The marathon is a very long race. Do you like running? Tell us about it!

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YellowMysticHarp's picture YellowMysticHarp replied on 29 April, 2011 - 15:37 Russia Permalink

I can run fast and I can run long distances.But I don't like it.
RACES?
I NEVER WATCH THEM !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

PerfectDiamond40's picture PerfectDiamond40 replied on 8 April, 2011 - 07:47 Albania Permalink

I am not very fast at running & I never get a a medal.

CookingDressCoral's picture CookingDressCoral replied on 3 April, 2011 - 03:47 India Permalink

Pheidippiedes is a super runner .

GoldMusicCrow's picture GoldMusicCrow replied on 2 April, 2011 - 11:35 Spain Permalink

BORING
BORING

FlyingViolinRoundabout's picture FlyingViolinRou... replied on 1 April, 2011 - 18:35 Turkey Permalink

Boring! If the man doesn't die, it could be much better!

CaptainSoccerPlayer's picture CaptainSoccerPlayer replied on 1 April, 2011 - 07:47 Nepal Permalink

boring!

CaptainSoccerPlayer's picture CaptainSoccerPlayer replied on 1 April, 2011 - 07:46 Nepal Permalink

coooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooolllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll!

RunningKittenRock's picture RunningKittenRock replied on 26 March, 2011 - 09:18 Romania Permalink

i like running but I'm not a very good runner.I'm good at tennis .

CaptainSoccerPlayer's picture CaptainSoccerPlayer replied on 1 April, 2011 - 07:48 Nepal Permalink

Same To You

HelloDrinkingCoffee's picture HelloDrinkingCoffee replied on 25 March, 2011 - 09:56 Vietnam Permalink

Listening this story is pretty difficult. But it is interesting !