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Runner fasted for Ramadan during Tokyo Marathon

After realizing the Tokyo Marathon was happening during Ramadan, runner Merna El-Rifai decided to tailor her trainings so she could fast in order to complete her seventh marathon.

Runner fasted for Ramadan during Tokyo Marathon

TL;DR

  • Runner Merna El-Rifai trained to fast during Ramadan for the Tokyo Marathon.
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