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The boston marathon is an annual marathon held in the greater boston area in massachusetts. The cheers along the way didnt come from thousands, either, but instead from family members and a. By 1924, the distance was standardized for all future olympic marathons at 42 kilometers 26 miles, 385 yards. It has one of the best free marathon training programs on the web, with detailed daybyday training advice and tips.
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