When Did Pheidippides Die?

When Did Pheidippides Die? Phidippides was a legendary Greek runner who ran from Marathon to Athens in 490 BC to announce the victory of the Greeks over the Persians. After running about 40 km to the Acropolis in Athens, he promptly collapsed and died. Did Pheidippides die after running? Phidippides was a legendary Greek runner

Do Marathon Runners Die Early?

Do Marathon Runners Die Early? The reality is that cardiac arrests associated with marathon running are rare events. Compared with the risk of running 1 marathon, the annual risk of premature death is estimated to be 120 times higher during general living. Why do runners die of heart attacks? Athletes—often young and seemingly healthy—die suddenly

Do Marathon Runners Poop Their Pants?

Do Marathon Runners Poop Their Pants? “For endurance athletes, you’re shunting blood away from the intestines and toward the muscles. The lack of blood flow to the intestinal system can cause a lot of disruptions to normal function. The bottom line is it causes irritation to the intestinal system. That can result in evacuation of

Who Won The Galway Hurdle?

Who Won The Galway Hurdle? Year Winner Jockey 2018 SharjahPatrick Mullins 2019 Tudor City Robbie Power 2020 Aramon Patrick Mullins 2021 Saldier Patrick Mullins Who won the Galway Plate 2020? The Shunter is just one of seven McManus-owned runners declared, three trained by Joseph O’Brien. McManus and O’Brien teamed up to win the 2020 Galway