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What does marathon training do to your body? A reporter becomes the test subject

Before running the New York City Marathon, NPR's Elissa Nadworny gets a bone scan, blood work and a treadmill test to settle a question from Mom: Is this…

NPR reports that before running the New York City Marathon, NPR's Elissa Nadworny gets a bone scan, blood work and a treadmill test to settle a question from Mom: Is this bad for my body?

This sports story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include York City Marathon, NPR's Elissa Nadworny and Mom.

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United States · Americas
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NPR
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York City Marathon, NPR's Elissa Nadworny, Mom
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