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Exercise during Ramadan and the 401 Marathon Man
Dr Nazim Ghouri talks about the challenges of exercising during Ramadan, plus Ben Smith explains why he is running 401 marathons in 401 days.
Dr Nazim Ghouri tells Gillian Russell about the challenges of exercise during Ramadan. He personally continues to exercise during Ramadan but believes fasting shouldn't be done if it's going to damage your health. So what's the best way to balance your health and your faith?
Ben Smith is attempting 401 marathons in 401 days but more than half way through, injury has begun to take its toll. Suzy Beaumont joined him on one of his runs in Inverness to hear what it's been like so far and find out what prompted him to undertake such a tough physical and mental challenge.
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Sat 2 Jul 201618:30
BBC Radio Scotland
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Producer Suzy Beaumont with Ben Smith who is running 401 Marathons in 401 days.
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- Mon 27 Jun 201613:30BBC Radio Scotland
- Sat 2 Jul 201618:30BBC Radio Scotland