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The '''Denver Colfax Marathon''' is an annual competitive marathon held in the Denver metropolitan area in Colorado, which has been held every May since 2006. On May 15, '''2022''', [[Daniel Larson]] completed the marathon held for that year. | |||
[[File:Marathon1.jpg|alt=A picture of Daniel running.|thumb|Daniel running the marathon.]] | [[File:Marathon1.jpg|alt=A picture of Daniel running.|thumb|Daniel running the marathon.]] | ||
== Background == | == Background == | ||
{{main|Daniel and Athleticism}} | |||
Daniel posted his intent to run the marathon on March 24, 2022 on [[R/Daniellarson|/r/Daniellarson]].<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/Daniellarson/comments/tng59e/denvers_colfax_marathon_is_denvers_only_marathon/</ref> The next day, he asked what charity he should support in the marathon.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/Daniellarson/comments/tng82w/what_should_be_my_charity_for_the_colfax_marathon/</ref> On April 2, he restated his intention to run the marathon.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/Daniellarson/comments/tv2a7q/change_in_plans_i_will_be_running_the_colfax/</ref> | Daniel posted his intent to run the marathon on March 24, 2022 on [[R/Daniellarson|/r/Daniellarson]].<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/Daniellarson/comments/tng59e/denvers_colfax_marathon_is_denvers_only_marathon/</ref> The next day, he asked what charity he should support in the marathon.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/Daniellarson/comments/tng82w/what_should_be_my_charity_for_the_colfax_marathon/</ref> On April 2, he restated his intention to run the marathon.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/Daniellarson/comments/tv2a7q/change_in_plans_i_will_be_running_the_colfax/</ref> | ||
Daniel was actually pretty athletic prior to his social media fame / the pandemic. Despite this, some fans speculated that Daniel was in such poor health that he would not even be able to complete the marathon.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/Daniellarson/comments/uplok5/daniel_will_die_if_he_runs_this_marathon/</ref> It is unknown why he chose to enter the marathon but given his performance, he was clearly not focused on setting a record. | Daniel was actually pretty athletic prior to his social media fame / the pandemic. Despite this, some fans speculated that Daniel was in such poor health that he would not even be able to complete the marathon.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/Daniellarson/comments/uplok5/daniel_will_die_if_he_runs_this_marathon/</ref> It is unknown why he chose to enter the marathon, but given his performance, he was clearly not focused on setting a record. | ||
For reference, a marathon is 26.2 miles (42.1 kilometers). | For reference, a marathon is 26.2 miles (42.1 kilometers). | ||
== Marathon == | == Marathon == | ||
Daniel arrived at the marathon appearing to wear a backpack, | Daniel arrived at the marathon appearing to wear a backpack, though he would end up removing it.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/Daniellarson/comments/upjdj6/at_a_marathon_with_a_backpack_on_dont_do_it_mr/</ref> | ||
== Results == | == Results == | ||
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