The 50th Annual Heart of America marathon held Monday is considered one of the most difficult in the United States because of the heat and the grade of hills. Most competitive runners avoid it because of its potential impact on their national standings.
PHOTO GALLERY: 50th Annual Heart of America marathon
Monday, September 7, 2009 | 4:29 p.m. CDT;
updated 7:58 p.m. CDT, Monday, September 7, 2009
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