amateur runner
Hobbyist on foot
An amateur runner is someone who runs recreationally or competitively without professional status or pay.
The term covers a wide range—from weekend joggers to serious competitors in local races.
Amateur runners may train rigorously but aren't sponsored or salaried for their running: She's an amateur runner who's completed three marathons.
- joggerRecreational runner
- hobbyistRecreational pursuer of interests
- weekend warriorSporadic recreational exerciser
- recreationalRelated to enjoyment activities
- noviceInexperienced newcomer to field
beginner · 5K · fun run · parkrun · sneakers · pavement · sweat · panting · sore muscles · finish line · personal best · stopwatch · training · plodder · enthusiast · couch to 5K · charity run · race day
- Runnerssprinters, miler, hurdler, half marathoner, ultramarathoner
- Marathon Termsfinish time, split times, pacing, race pace, qualifying time
amateur runnerelite runner
Top-tier competitive racer
world record holder · record holder · Usain Bolt · Olympian · national champion
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