But when it comes to running races, including marathons, average times are getting slower. He says an increase in overall participation helps explain why average times are getting slower, but it's not merely a case of the worst runners bringing down the pack. "Nowadays, we can train so perfectly but we are not getting faster, we are getting slower." "Until something like a marathon or a half marathon and then they say, 'OK, I'm going to go out and let's sign up.' (Blair Sanderson/CBC)Kempton does not have the "stereotypical" runner's body and organizes running groups that are inclusive of all body types.

Source: CBC News May 10, 2018 20:03 UTC