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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GoldBlackbirdLion's picture GoldBlackbirdLion replied on Vietnam

i like this story

MasterElfStegosaurus's picture MasterElfStegosaurus replied on Australia

I like when i run around the oval so i can have smaller weight and an exercise.

MasterElfStegosaurus's picture MasterElfStegosaurus replied on Australia

I became third last place in running but in soccer i'm  quick because my friends are fast .

MasterElfStegosaurus's picture MasterElfStegosaurus replied on Australia

Do you know pheidippidies i,m a fast runner you know.

MasterElfStegosaurus's picture MasterElfStegosaurus replied on Australia

i like the story

MasterElfStegosaurus's picture MasterElfStegosaurus replied on Australia

Wow what a war!

HoppingStarlightLemon's picture HoppingStarligh... replied on Azerbaijan

Very good story.Iliked this story very much.

DJTrophyCellphone's picture DJTrophyCellphone replied on Italy

 i like this story becouse is areal own

SilverRose7000's picture SilverRose7000 replied on Ukraine

it is not interesting  this is very BORING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i dont like runing privet vsem!!!!!!!!!!

NeverJellyGoose's picture NeverJellyGoose replied on Azerbaijan

it is not interesting
 

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