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Friends and fitness drive marathon runners, say reports

Original: Friends and fitness motivate marathon runners

Marathon runners are increasingly motivated by friendship and general fitness rather than competition, according to reports carried by BBC, Yahoo Sports and AOL. The coverage highlights how training groups and social connections help people stay committed to race preparation, with many participants citing companionship and personal health goals as their main reasons for taking part.

Why now: Human-interest marathon stories resonate during race season and highlight the social side of endurance sport.

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• Friends and fitness motivate marathon runners · BBC
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