It's the ultimate long distance match race and the winners are those who keep their focus the longest.

这是一段距离漫长的拉锯战，唯有全力以赴者才能笑到最后。

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I will match you in a race.

我要和你赛跑。

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Marathoners and half-marathoners can use the first mile or two of the race to ease into goal pace. Here's how to match the warmup to the effort.

马拉松和半马拉松赛跑的时候可以利用开始的两圈来舒缓赛跑的节奏。

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