Running the London Marathon
As Dan approaches his first marathon, he talks to Nuala about long-distance running and asks her for some tips on how to get through the 26 miles.
This week's question:
Which country hosted the first modern marathon in 1896?
a) Greece
b) Britain
c) France
Listen out for the answer in the programme!
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Running marathons
Vocabulary from the programme
- marathon
a race of 26 miles or 42 kilometres
- nutrition
diet or food you eat and the benefits you get from it
- nutritious
food or drink that is beneficial for your body and your health
- to hydrate
to add water to something
- dehydrated
in need of water or ill from not having enough water
- meditation
deep thought or calm relaxation. A lot of people practise meditation as part of their religion
- Zen
a form of Buddhism that focuses on meditation
- blisters
painful pockets of fluid on your skin
- muscular
involving or affecting the muscles
- bite-sized pieces
small pieces that are easy to manage or understand
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