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Aug 2023
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Behind the Scenes Minis: Running and Sar...

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Holly and Tracy talk about how the 1904 marathoners were abused by race organizers, and discuss lighter stories related to one of the runners. Tracy discusses John Singer Sargent's childhood drawings.

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