There are also health risks that are associated with running long distances. They may include injuries such as tendonitis, fatigue, knee or ankle sprain, extreme dehydration (electrolyte imbalance), as well as others. Although it is rare, death is even possible during a race.Keener, Candace. (27 February 2008) HowStuffWorks "The Health Risks of the Marathon". Entertainment.howstuffworks.com. Retrieved on 2 December 2011.
