Health Ministry advised that the full marathon be called off because of heat and humidity.

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He became the oldest full marathon runner after finishing the 2011 Toronto marathon when he turned 100.

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His best time for the full marathon was 5 hours and 40 minutes at the 2003 Toronto marathon.

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Now in May, she plans to run in her fourth half-marathon and is training to run a full marathon next year.

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But muscles recover, and I was soon off to the other events of the day: an interview, then to collect my wife and daughter (who also ran the full marathon).

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If you're looking for relaxation with a side of daily physical exercise on tropical terrain, look no further than running-themed cruises like the Caribbean Islands Half and Full Marathon Cruise.

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Firefighter Garry Speakman, from Manchester, hopes to break the record for the fastest marathon in full fire uniform.

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Now, with the holiday shopping marathon in full gear and during a season when frugality is still key, retailers are starting to test the waters a bit.

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President Obama condemned the marathon bombings as terrorism and vowed that those responsible would feel the full weight of justice.

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The Tel Aviv Gillette Marathon scheduled for last week was supposed to be the centerpiece of a day full of festivities.

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