The first Olympic marathon may have been held in 1896, but humans have been running long distances for millions of years! Some scientists think our bodies are highly adapted to running long distances as it was once essential to our survival. Gear up for the Olympic marathon this weekend by learning about the evolutionary theory of the endurance running hypothesis. | Royal Institution of Great Britain
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The first Olympic marathon may have been held in 1896, but humans have been running long distances for millions of years! Some scientists think our bodies are highly adapted to running long distances as it was once essential to our survival. Gear up for the Olympic marathon this weekend by learning about the evolutionary theory of the endurance running hypothesis. | Royal Institution of Great Britain
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