half-marathoners
Thirteen-mile competitors
Half-marathoners are runners who compete in or train for half-marathons—races of 13.1 miles (21.1 kilometers), half the distance of a full marathon.
The term identifies both recreational runners and serious competitors: Half-marathoners lined up at the starting line before dawn.
The distance attracts those who find a full marathon too demanding but want more challenge than shorter races.
Mealtime chest covering
- personal-bestOne's highest recorded achievement
- splitsDivides into parts
- medalMetal honor token
- expoLarge public display event
Wholehearted loyalty to purpose
- determinationFirmness of purpose
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- commitmentFirm pledge to act
- motivationImpetus toward a goal
discipline · resolve · grit · tenacity · focus · ambition · drive · patience
Speed regulators or walkers
- spectatorsThose who observe events
- volunteersUnpaid willing workers
- parkrunFree weekly 5K event
- StravaExercise-tracking social platform
Capacity for sustained effort
- cardiovascularOf heart and blood vessels
- aerobicRequiring free oxygen
- pacingRate of movement
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
energy · hydration · electrolytes · fueling · glycogen · conditioning · mileage · base-building
Sleeveless athletic garment
- shortsAbbreviated lower garments
- moisture-wickingDraws liquid from skin
- sunglassesTinted eye protection
- visorEye-shading brim
Gaps between events
- taperingProgressive decrease in width
- recoveryRegaining what was lost
- cross-trainingMulti-activity fitness approach
- stretchingExtending muscles or material
warm-up · cool-down · speedwork · overtraining · periodization
bib
Mealtime chest covering
- personal-bestOne's highest recorded achievement
- splitsDivides into parts
- medalMetal honor token
dedication
Wholehearted loyalty to purpose
- determinationFirmness of purpose
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- commitmentFirm pledge to act
motivation · discipline · resolve · grit · tenacity · focus · ambition · drive · patience · sacrifice
pacers
Speed regulators or walkers
- spectatorsThose who observe events
- volunteersUnpaid willing workers
- parkrunFree weekly 5K event
stamina
Capacity for sustained effort
- cardiovascularOf heart and blood vessels
- aerobicRequiring free oxygen
- pacingRate of movement
fatigue · energy · hydration · electrolytes · fueling · glycogen · conditioning · mileage · base-building
singlet
Sleeveless athletic garment
- shortsAbbreviated lower garments
- moisture-wickingDraws liquid from skin
- sunglassesTinted eye protection
intervals
Gaps between events
- taperingProgressive decrease in width
- recoveryRegaining what was lost
- cross-trainingMulti-activity fitness approach
stretching · warm-up · cool-down · speedwork · overtraining · periodization
half-marathonerssprinters
Brief-race speed athletes
ultrarunners · ultramarathoners · marathoners · milers · decathletes
half, marathon, marathoner, marathoners, half-marathon, halves, halved, halving, halfway