For many competitors, today's race was as much a psychological challenge as a physical one, and plenty of observers were on hand to document every tear, smile, stumble and celebration along the way. A selection of their experiences is below.
Pleasure and pain of the marathon
For many competitors, today's race was as much a psychological challenge as a physical one, and plenty of observers were on hand…
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