How Humans Evolved to Run
Interactive timeline: Learn how human beings learned to walk and then run.
Marathon 2017
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The Science
Miles of Messiness: Five Gross Ways Running a Marathon Takes its Toll
The human body is capable of some incredible feats—not least, running a marathon. But rare is the runner who hasn’t experienced (or at least heard stories of) some of the gross things that can happen to the body as it’s out pounding the pavement.
Interactive: Common Running Injuries
From blisters to sunburn, runners can face a long list of common injuries on the race course. Mouse over the image to see where the hurts happens.
Does Carb-loading Really Work? Yes and No.
Some runners are attracted to the practice of “carbo-loading” before a big race. But does it work?
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