Annie Tran is a content creator who often signs up for sporting events, mainly marathons. One notable race she participated in was held in Tokyo, where, around the 32-kilometer mark, she was running out of energy and debated whether to continue or drop out of the race.
Despite her exhaustion, Annie seemed to have the key to getting the energy she needed, surprising everyone with her secret: She pulled out a disposable toothbrush and started brushing her teeth right in the middle of the race, which incredibly helped her make it to the finish line.
When asked why she did that, Tran said, “It brought me back to life!” She also mentioned that she had done this in previous marathons, sparking curiosity among users about whether it actually works or not.
According to various scientific studies on performance in long-distance events, rinsing your mouth mid-race to refresh yourself can alter the perception of fatigue, improving physical performance, so the video of Annie and her marathon may be great advice for overcoming fatigue.