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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Health
Arielle Domb

London Marathon 2025: how running 26.2 miles affects the body — and how to recover safely

The world-famous London Marathon took place on Sunday, with more than 56,000 set to tackling the renowned 26.2-mile course.

However, running a marathon is no easy feat.

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