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Why do we run marathons?

This week a record 1.3 million people applied for the 2027 London Marathon, and last weekend over...

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17.01 7 May 2026


Why do we run marathons?


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17.01 7 May 2026


This week a record 1.3 million people applied for the 2027 London Marathon, and last weekend over 13,000 people took part in the Dublin City Half Marathon.

With this gaining popularity, it makes you wonder: why do we run marathons?

Joining Ciara and Shane to discuss is Professor of Psychiatry at Trinity College, Brendan Kelly.


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