distance runner
Long-haul athlete
A distance runner is an athlete who competes in long-distance races, typically a mile or longer.
The term distinguishes these runners from sprinters, who race short distances at maximum speed.
Distance runners emphasize endurance over explosive power: She trained as a distance runner through college, specializing in the 5K and 10K.
- marathonLong-distance footrace
- mental toughnessPsychological resilience capacity
- enduranceSustained effort capacity
- hitting the wallAbrupt energy depletion
- VO2 maxPeak oxygen consumption rate
tapering · stamina · New York City Marathon · starting line · finish line · race day · personal best · aerobic capacity · long runs · tempo run · interval training · energy gels · compression socks · track and field · headlamps · hydration packs · 5K · foam rollers
- athletesathlete, Olympian, champion, swimmers, swimmer
- Runnerssprinters, miler, hurdler, half marathoner, ultramarathoner
- endurance athletesultramarathoner, ultrarunner, marathoner, triathlete, ironman
- runner typesmarathoner, sprinter, jogger, ultramarathoner, hurdler
- relay participantsanchor, second leg, third leg, middle leg
distance runnerweightlifter
One who hoists barbells
powerlifter · shot putter · discus thrower · strongman · bodybuilder
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