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Local Focus: Mud and tutus are a good mix for tough guys and gals
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Aucklanders barred from competing in Rotorua Marathon
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Court overturns Boston Marathon bomber's death sentence
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Nurse walks ultra marathon in hotel quarantine
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Matt Heath: Want to feel great? Try running in the rain
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Kiwi running community wants to bring Lazarus Lake to NZ
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