We’ve all been there: You’re on the starting line of a race feeling fresh, excited, and ready to show that race who’s boss. So you take off—like really take off—and halfway in, you realize you made a ...

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Unlike shorter distances like the marathon, which is most often completed on the road, how long it takes to run 100 miles can vary wildly, whether you’re at the front or the back of the pack. That’s ...