You have taken on the responsibility of coaching a group of individuals who are raising money for a charitable cause. A reward of their fundraising efforts is the opportunity to participate in a marathon or half marathon event with their travel expenses and entry fees paid by the charity. One such example of this is "Team in Training" for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Persons who sign up for this have varied backgrounds, ages, and fitness levels. Which statement is correct?
A. Participants starting the program with minimal fitness are at a greater risk for musculoskeletal injury.
B. Older and less active participants are at a greater risk for cardiovascular injury.
C. All participants are at risk for musculoskeletal injury at some level.
D. Each of these statements is correct.
Answer: D
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