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Man runs marathon in flip-flops

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I just read this

uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/blog...

I can't even walk fast in flip-flops, but this guy ran a marathon.

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rather him than me!! :)

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TJFlute

Ouch! I feel my shin splints coming on again just thinking about it!

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Doesn't mean it's a good idea though!!

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BettyJaneGraduate in reply toOldNed

Quite agree. I believe in comfort, this was just something daft that caught my eye, can't image many will try to challenge this record.

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