Six marathons, six weeks: Former New York champ Flanagan closes another marathon chapter

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For some, retirement is a time for relaxation. For 2017 New York City Marathon champion Shalane Flanagan, running six marathons in six weeks has proven a more appealing post-career project.

The four-time Olympian, 40, started her mission with the Berlin Marathon in September and is ending the journey at the New York City Marathon on Sunday, a project she told Reuters rekindled her joy for running two years since she quit professional competition.

With the COVID-19 pandemic pushing the London Marathon and Boston Marathon from their usual April dates to October, she decided to seize on the rare opportunity to run the prestigious World Marathon Majors within a month-and-a-half stretch. "This is just my idea of fun - I need something to be a little bit challenging to be fun to me," said Flanagan. "It's not everyone’s cup of tea but it is mine."

 

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