With the COVID-19 pandemic pushing the London Marathon and Boston Marathon from their usual April dates to October, she decided to seize on the rare opportunity to run the prestigious World Marathon Majors within a month-and-a-half stretch. "I needed a goal again after a year of not running and reconstructive knee surgery - and post-pandemic and retirement, I just felt like I wanted to reclaim my mental health and physical health and celebrate running," said Flanagan, who picked up Olympic silver in the 10,000-metre race in 2008. The four-time Olympian, 40, started her mission with the Berlin Marathon in September and is ending the journey at the New York City Marathon on Sunday, a project she told Reuters rekindled her joy for running two years since she quit professional competition. For 2017 New York City Marathon champion Shalane Flanagan, running six marathons in six weeks has proven a more appealing post-career project. NEW YORK, Nov 6 (Reuters) - For some, retirement is a time for relaxation.
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