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Episode: The Strange Story of the 1904 Olympic Marathon | STUFF YOU SHOULD KNOW
Published on August 28, 2024
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Marathon running
Buy Marathon running by James Edward Sullivan on Amazon
He actually wrote a book in 1909 called Marathon Running, where he said, ‘Don't get into the habit of drinking and eating in a marathon! Some prominent runners do, but it is not beneficial!’
The podcast hosts discuss the 1904 Olympic marathon and mention that James Sullivan, the race organizer, authored a book titled 'Marathon Running'. In the book, he advises against runners drinking or eating during marathons, contradicting evidence from the 1904 race.