The 8th Gold-Label Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, on Saturday, kicked off amidst fanfare, with runners expecting a good show.
“This is my first time participating in the marathon. My mum actually encouraged me to join the runners.Fifty-six-year-old Samuel Gbadegesin also said that the marathon was an opportunity for him to know how his body would react to stress.
“The marathon is a good avenue for me to assess my health and know my fitness, I want to live long and this marathon is a test of my health status,” he said. “People should expect the race to be fun, especially for me, I am looking forward to anyone that would break the record.
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