Axios Finish Line: Why more people are running marathons

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For some young people, marathon training marks their 'quarter life crisis.'

26.2 miles is a vigorous mental, physical and emotional test. Yet more people young and old are going for it., is becoming a more democratized sport. Marathon participants in their 20s are even embracing the race as a life milestone.New York Road Runners"Everybody who trains for a marathon has moments of challenge, moments of pain, moments where they wonder how it's going to go," Simmelkjaer said.

The prospect of running the race "promises a profound sense of control that may be especially appealing to those coming into adulthood," The Atlantic recentlyFinish times have also increased, suggesting people who are older, less fit and less experienced are still securing a bib, despite the race's qualifying time requirement.which will take place in November, has seen turnout of 20-somethings jump in the last five years.

 

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