half-marathon
Lengthy road race
A half-marathon is a footrace covering 13.1 miles (21.1 kilometers)—exactly half the distance of a full marathon.
Half-marathons have become popular as challenging but accessible endurance events: She's training for her first half-marathon.
The distance tests fitness without requiring the extreme preparation of a full marathon.
Mealtime chest covering
- corralFenced livestock enclosure
- splitsDivides into parts
- medalMetal honor token
- personal-bestOne's highest recorded achievement
PR · podium · pacer · spectators
Prescribed course of treatment
- schedulePlan of timed events
- base-buildingEstablishing core structures
- long-runExtended future period
- intervalsGaps between events
tapering · recovery · cross-training · coach · periodization · overtraining · adaptation
Planned path forward
- routePath from A to B
- mileageDistance traveled by vehicle
- kilometersMetric distance units
- measurementDetermining size or amount
halfway · intermediate · out-and-back · loop · point-to-point · turnaround
Supplying energy source
- electrolytesConducting ions in solution
- hydrationBodily fluid replenishment
- glycogenStored glucose polymer
- bonkingStriking with a thunk
Capacity for sustained effort
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
- determinationFirmness of purpose
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
Draws liquid from skin
- singletSleeveless athletic garment
- shortsAbbreviated lower garments
- sunglassesTinted eye protection
- visorEye-shading brim
bib
Mealtime chest covering
personal-best · PR · podium · pacer · spectators
regimen
Prescribed course of treatment
- schedulePlan of timed events
- base-buildingEstablishing core structures
- long-runExtended future period
intervals · tapering · recovery · cross-training · coach · periodization · overtraining · adaptation
course
Planned path forward
- routePath from A to B
- mileageDistance traveled by vehicle
- kilometersMetric distance units
measurement · halfway · intermediate · out-and-back · loop · point-to-point · turnaround
fueling
Supplying energy source
- electrolytesConducting ions in solution
- hydrationBodily fluid replenishment
- glycogenStored glucose polymer
stamina
Capacity for sustained effort
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
- determinationFirmness of purpose
moisture-wicking
Draws liquid from skin
- singletSleeveless athletic garment
- shortsAbbreviated lower garments
- sunglassesTinted eye protection
half-marathonmarathon
Long-distance footrace
ultramarathon · sprint · 5K · 100-meter dash · ultra
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