The cancellation of marathons was a foregone conclusion of the pandemic. Still, the news was disappointing for those who had put in the training. That’s why thousands of runners around the world are looking forward to this weekend, as the 40th running of the London Marathon goes on with elite runners in England, and amateur athletes running virtually around the globe. The World’s Bianca Hillier has the story.
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