No one could possibly know when the armistice was to be signed, or what hour be fixed for the cessation of hostilities so that the only thing for us to do, and which I did as commander in chief of the American forces, and which Marshal Foch did as commander in chief of the Allied armies was to continue the military activities
Running a marathon causes the heart rate to increase. Also, one would exert energy running, therefore resulting in sore muscles. These sore muscles are the result of lactic acid fermentation.