A marathon runner’s hard lesson

NYT World Thursday 29 October 2026, 16:40 UTC By David Gelles 1 min read

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Temperatures approached 80 degrees Fahrenheit during this year’s Chicago marathon.

Temperatures approached 80 degrees Fahrenheit during this year’s Chicago marathon. [Image text:] 11203 6672 B17295 WANHA 10259 B335

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