endurance events
Long-distance athletic contests
Endurance events are athletic competitions testing sustained physical effort over extended distances or time—marathons, ultramarathons, triathlons, long-distance cycling, open-water swimming.
The category emphasizes stamina and mental fortitude over speed or power: She trains year-round for endurance events.
The plural form is standard; singular refers to a specific race.
- bonkingStriking with a thunk
- marathonLong-distance footrace
- ultra marathonRace exceeding standard distance
- adventure racingMulti-discipline endurance contest
- finishBring to completion
grit · triathlon · second wind · hitting the wall · split times · trail running · stamina · chafing · cross-country skiing · race day · fatigue · aerobic conditioning · heart rate zone · strength building · long-distance hiking · interval training · aid stations · racing
- tandem bikingcaptain, stoker, pedals, saddles, handlebars
endurance eventssprint events
Short-distance foot races
weightlifting · shot put · discus throw · javelin throw · powerlifting