The success of shorter distance road races has changed the landscape of the sport.
ultra-marathons, including massive prize purses and live TV coverage, was just too much of a drawcard, and it left a massive gap over championship distances.
Not only has this ensured athletes don’t step up to ultra-distances too early, but lucrative prize purses and world-class organisation have also attracted international stars, raising the standard of domestic road running.
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