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Katelyn Catanzariti

Be heart smart to get a head start in the marathon

Participating in an event like the Sydney Marathon needs to be approached sensibly, experts say. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Marathon runners are often considered among the fittest people in the community and, with the right training and preparations, they can be.

But for some Australians, tackling 42.2 kilometres could do more harm than good.

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