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  • Where did the Greek soldier run to and how far was it?
    He ran to Athens, which was 40Km away.
  • True or False - At one point, it was believed that a runner could never run a mile (1.6 Km) in under 5 minutes.
    False - Four minutes
  • What dod the new socks do for runners?
    They provide better airflow and greater foot support. Special pads at the bottom of lighter shoes help push runners forward.
  • Why did they include the Marathon race in the first modern Olympic games?
    To honor Pheidippides run.
  • Where did the battle take place?
    In the town of Marathon, Greece.
  • Which two armies were mentioned in the article?
    The Greek and Persian army.
  • What do they want to design in the future?
    Clothes with built in cooling systems
  • At one point, it was believed that a runner could never run a mile (1.6 Km) in under 5 minutes. But it happened way back in ______
    1954
  • What happened after he delivered the message?
    He collapsed and died.
  • Who ran to deliver the message of the Greek armies victory?
    A Greek soldier named "Pheidippides".
  • True or false - Morocco's Hicham El Geurrouj set the world record 27 seconds faster then the record set 70 years ago.
    False - 17 seconds
  • What allows runners to perform at their best?
    Healthy diet, muscle building, pacing, training, and the ideal environment.
  • Which army was defeated?
    The Persian army.
  • What does the tape do to help runners?
    It cuts the air
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