1. The oldest marathon finisher was from India. He was 100 years old and finished with the time of 8 hours, 25 minutes, and 16 seconds.
2. Runners who run 50 miles or more are twice as likely to suffer respiratory illness.
3. The fast runner in the world is the Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt. His maximum recorded speed is 27.8 mph. A/N Definitely my inspiration since I'm a sprinter in track. XD
4. Over 1 billion pairs of running shoes are sold world-wide each year.
5. In the feet, 26 bones, 33 joints, 112 ligaments, and a network of nerves, tendons, and blood vessels have to work together when we run!
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Allyson Amazing Facts! Part 1
RandomMany amazing facts that you've never heard before! They are sorted by categories, like Bible Facts and Chocolate Facts. You are sure to be shocked by some of these facts!
